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dw.metro · 15 September 2012, 01:06 AM

I placed my Milgauss GV on the dresser before going to bed as I always do. The next morning I pick up the watch and a pin from the bracelet has fallen out. Now I have night sweats thinking that this could happen while I'm out and I will lose my GV forever. My watch was less than a month old when this happend.

JetRanger · 15 September 2012, 01:14 AM

Wow! Did you buy the watch NIB from an AD, or from a 3rd party?

dw.metro · 15 September 2012, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JetRanger

Wow! Did you buy the watch NIB from an AD, or from a 3rd party?

New but not from AD.

Painter · 15 September 2012, 01:20 AM

that is Scary, especially as it is almost brand new :/...

Kingair · 15 September 2012, 01:22 AM

Loctite Loctite Loctite

Good luck

HAGone

dw.metro · 15 September 2012, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

Loctite Loctite Loctite

Good luck

HAGone

What is Loctite?

rmfnla · 15 September 2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dw.metro

What is Loctite?

Brand name for thread locking compound, a MUST for watch band screws.

Just google it; lots of info on the various grades and how to use it correctly.

Use it on ALL the screws in your bracelet, not just the one that came loose.

Shame on whoever last sized your watch for not doing it correctly!

johnbeth · 15 September 2012, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

Loctite Loctite Loctite

Good luck

HAGone

and get insurance in case you loose the watch!

padi56 · 15 September 2012, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dw.metro

I placed my Milgauss GV on the dresser before going to bed as I always do. The next morning I pick up the watch and a pin from the bracelet has fallen out. Now I have night sweats thinking that this could happen while I'm out and I will lose my GV forever. My watch was less than a month old when this happend.

Don't know what you mean was it clasp pin or a bracelet screw if it was a screw has the bracelet been resized recently.Now bracelet screws should be checked periodically and if needed just retightened or retightened with a very very tiny amount of loctite blue colour.

mmmk604 · 15 September 2012, 03:41 AM

A screw from the bracelet? or another pin from the bracelet??

dw.metro · 15 September 2012, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mmmk604

A screw from the bracelet? or another pin from the bracelet??

It was a screw.

mjclark32 · 15 September 2012, 04:07 AM

I've caught a screw backing out once, now I check them every day or so.

mmmk604 · 15 September 2012, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dw.metro

It was a screw.

Buy loctite 222 on amazon. Use a 1.4mm hollow ground screw driver.
Solve the issue and never have it happen to you again!

T.S.Eliot · 15 September 2012, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmmk604

Buy loctite 222 on amazon. Use a 1.4mm hollow ground screw driver.
Solve the issue and never have it happen to you again!

To my knowledge a 1.6mm

nick c · 15 September 2012, 06:26 AM

Wow scary

mmmk604 · 15 September 2012, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by tseliot

To my knowledge a 1.6mm

I'm not exactly sure which size the Milguass requires

The DJ/DD's require a 1.4mm and the sport models require 1.6mm.

caryyee · 18 September 2012, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmmk604

I'm not exactly sure which size the Milguass requires

The DJ/DD's require a 1.4mm and the sport models require 1.6mm.

Milgauss needs a 1.6mm, the bracelet is the same size as the other sports models (GMT, Sub).

Darlinboy · 18 September 2012, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmmk604

Buy loctite 222 on amazon. Use a 1.4mm hollow ground screw driver.
Solve the issue and never have it happen to you again!

This.

capote · 15 September 2012, 08:15 AM

Can't say that is has happend.

newrolexman · 15 September 2012, 11:49 AM

My GMT ll C screws loosen up even with locktite ( maybe I am not using enough).

I almost lost my watch when the screw popped out.

I check and tighten (apply force) to each screw weekly now. I would hate to be out $7200 due to a 50¢ screw falling out.

handsfull · 15 September 2012, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newrolexman

My GMT ll C screws loosen up even with locktite ( maybe I am not using enough).

I almost lost my watch when the screw popped out.

I check and tighten (apply force) to each screw weekly now. I would hate to be out $7200 due to a 50¢ screw falling out.

You must be absolutely certain the screw threads are clean on both the screw head AND link before reapplying loctite...just adding more loctite to the thread and retightening doesn't work.

rmfnla · 18 September 2012, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newrolexman

My GMT ll C screws loosen up even with locktite ( maybe I am not using enough).

I almost lost my watch when the screw popped out.

I check and tighten (apply force) to each screw weekly now. I would hate to be out $7200 due to a 50¢ screw falling out.

More important is that all threads are clean and grease-free before using it.

(And those screws cost a bit more than 50¢...)

Mickey® · 15 September 2012, 11:56 AM

No but I check my screws/pins/spring-bars frequently...

subtona · 18 September 2012, 07:51 AM

loctite

nauticajoe · 18 September 2012, 07:54 AM

As mentioned, Loctite will do the trick.

Watchflair · 18 September 2012, 09:06 AM

INSURANCE! Get your watch covered. Make sure that in case of loss, theft, damage etc you are protected. Minimal cost for peace of mind.

jimbones43 · 18 September 2012, 09:26 AM

Don't over-tighten but do get yourself the Loctite as has been mentioned. 222 or 221. Same strength but slightly different consistency I believe. Your bracelet screws came from the factory with Loctite applied, and any competent AD should also use it after sizing.
A dab in the screw hole with a toothpick!

Luxe Time · 18 September 2012, 11:34 AM

good info- I recently had a loose screw that resulted in a jammed GlideLock clasp. I'll be sure to buy Loctite

TARDIS · 18 September 2012, 03:55 PM

Question:
Is Loctite like superglue? i.e. once applied, you can't undo the bracelet pin?

mmmk604 · 18 September 2012, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TARDIS

Question:
Is Loctite like superglue? i.e. once applied, you can't undo the bracelet pin?

No, it's more like the teflon tape applied onto a screw/nut.
Loctite prevents the screw from getting loose, that's all.

15 September 2012, 01:06 AM	#1
dw.metro "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Vancouver Watch: 16750, 5513, GV Posts: 153	Has this ever happened to anyone? I placed my Milgauss GV on the dresser before going to bed as I always do. The next morning I pick up the watch and a pin from the bracelet has fallen out. Now I have night sweats thinking that this could happen while I'm out and I will lose my GV forever. My watch was less than a month old when this happend.

15 September 2012, 04:07 AM	#12
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I've caught a screw backing out once, now I check them every day or so. __________________

18 September 2012, 07:51 AM	#24
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	loctite __________________

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15 September 2012, 01:14 AM	#2
JetRanger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: planet Earth Posts: 93	Wow! Did you buy the watch NIB from an AD, or from a 3rd party?

15 September 2012, 01:20 AM	#4
Painter "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Jesse K Location: Stockholm Watch: 18078 + Speedy Posts: 673	that is Scary, especially as it is almost brand new :/...

15 September 2012, 01:22 AM	#5
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Loctite Loctite Loctite Good luck HAGone

15 September 2012, 03:41 AM	#10
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	A screw from the bracelet? or another pin from the bracelet??

15 September 2012, 06:26 AM	#15
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Wow scary

15 September 2012, 08:15 AM	#19
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Can't say that is has happend.

15 September 2012, 11:49 AM	#20
newrolexman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,081	My GMT ll C screws loosen up even with locktite ( maybe I am not using enough). I almost lost my watch when the screw popped out. I check and tighten (apply force) to each screw weekly now. I would hate to be out $7200 due to a 50¢ screw falling out.

15 September 2012, 11:56 AM	#23
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	No but I check my screws/pins/spring-bars frequently...

18 September 2012, 07:54 AM	#25
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	As mentioned, Loctite will do the trick.

18 September 2012, 09:06 AM	#26
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	INSURANCE! Get your watch covered. Make sure that in case of loss, theft, damage etc you are protected. Minimal cost for peace of mind.

18 September 2012, 09:26 AM	#27
jimbones43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: Earth Posts: 1,067	Don't over-tighten but do get yourself the Loctite as has been mentioned. 222 or 221. Same strength but slightly different consistency I believe. Your bracelet screws came from the factory with Loctite applied, and any competent AD should also use it after sizing. A dab in the screw hole with a toothpick!

18 September 2012, 11:34 AM	#28
Luxe Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Raja Location: Connecticut Posts: 951	good info- I recently had a loose screw that resulted in a jammed GlideLock clasp. I'll be sure to buy Loctite

18 September 2012, 03:55 PM	#29
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Question: Is Loctite like superglue? i.e. once applied, you can't undo the bracelet pin?

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