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Turnaround · 21 June 2011, 11:48 AM

I got my Sub-C bracelet adjusted and they used lock tight to secure the pins.

Well now the bracelet is very stiff. Could probably stand on it's own.

It's my understanding that if they didn't use the lock tight, the pins would unscrew.

I would like the bracelet to be flexible.

I would think there would be a better way.

rolexpawn · 21 June 2011, 12:07 PM

If the blue Loctite was installed properly the bracelet would not be stiff. I have used blue Loctite without getting it on the bracelet and causing your problem. You need to use a small pin and apply the Loctite onto the screw threads and not flood the screw hole.

Turnaround · 21 June 2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexpawn

If the blue Loctite was installed properly the bracelet would not be stiff. I have used blue Loctite without getting it on the bracelet and causing your problem. You need to use a small pin and apply the Loctite onto the screw threads and not flood the screw hole.

Unfortunately it was done by the AD. Will nail polish remover get rid of the current lock tight so I can do it right myself?

Mrdi · 21 June 2011, 12:38 PM

Acetone will work.
Insert driver and tap the screw before attempting to reverse it out.
You could always take it back to the dealer and ask them to have the watchmaker do it instead of the sales clerk.

cyglee · 21 June 2011, 03:15 PM

I use none or purple low strength loctite 222. The blue is medium, red is heavy duty. Heat will soften loctite... hot water dunk, or hair dryer. All you need is a tiny, tiny, tiny amount.

toph · 21 June 2011, 03:22 PM

i dont get loctite at all. its not as if panerai, breitling etc etc etc feel the need to make it impossibel to remove screws

Ironstark · 22 June 2011, 07:08 AM

Its not to make them impossible to remove but to ensure they don't come out and your pride and joy hits the ground!
If it is done properly it should not cause any stiffness in the bracelet links at all.
It must only be applied to the thread hole in the link and NOT the thread of the screw.
If applied to the screw thread then when the screw is pushed down inside the link it will leave a trail of loctite as it goes. When it cures it then causes the link to become stiff.
Heating the links up (a bowl of boiling water will do) and removing the screw, cleaning the thread and inside of the link and re-applyng loctite in the correct place will cure the problem.

Rikki · 22 June 2011, 07:12 AM

What he said^

subtona · 22 June 2011, 08:24 AM

used the blue loctite just moments ago & have been for >20 years, it never resulted in stiff links. apply a dab to the female threaded end and a smaller dab to the threaded end.
screw in til snug don't strip screw head.

i would guess stiff link means they put gobs of loctite thinking the more the merrier?

21 June 2011, 11:48 AM	#1
Turnaround "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Atlanta Posts: 186	There must be a better way than lock tight. I got my Sub-C bracelet adjusted and they used lock tight to secure the pins. Well now the bracelet is very stiff. Could probably stand on it's own. It's my understanding that if they didn't use the lock tight, the pins would unscrew. I would like the bracelet to be flexible. I would think there would be a better way.

21 June 2011, 03:22 PM	#6
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	i dont get loctite at all. its not as if panerai, breitling etc etc etc feel the need to make it impossibel to remove screws __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

22 June 2011, 07:12 AM	#8
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	What he said^ __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

22 June 2011, 08:24 AM	#9
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	used the blue loctite just moments ago & have been for >20 years, it never resulted in stiff links. apply a dab to the female threaded end and a smaller dab to the threaded end. screw in til snug don't strip screw head. i would guess stiff link means they put gobs of loctite thinking the more the merrier? __________________

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21 June 2011, 12:07 PM	#2
rolexpawn Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Chester Location: Bolton UK Watch: my Rolex(s) Posts: 479	If the blue Loctite was installed properly the bracelet would not be stiff. I have used blue Loctite without getting it on the bracelet and causing your problem. You need to use a small pin and apply the Loctite onto the screw threads and not flood the screw hole.

21 June 2011, 12:38 PM	#4
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Acetone will work. Insert driver and tap the screw before attempting to reverse it out. You could always take it back to the dealer and ask them to have the watchmaker do it instead of the sales clerk.

21 June 2011, 03:15 PM	#5
cyglee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gordon Location: California Watch: Gmtll,LV,SD,GV,etc Posts: 627	I use none or purple low strength loctite 222. The blue is medium, red is heavy duty. Heat will soften loctite... hot water dunk, or hair dryer. All you need is a tiny, tiny, tiny amount.

22 June 2011, 07:08 AM	#7
Ironstark TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rolex world Watch: SS/W Skydweller Posts: 527	Its not to make them impossible to remove but to ensure they don't come out and your pride and joy hits the ground! If it is done properly it should not cause any stiffness in the bracelet links at all. It must only be applied to the thread hole in the link and NOT the thread of the screw. If applied to the screw thread then when the screw is pushed down inside the link it will leave a trail of loctite as it goes. When it cures it then causes the link to become stiff. Heating the links up (a bowl of boiling water will do) and removing the screw, cleaning the thread and inside of the link and re-applyng loctite in the correct place will cure the problem.

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