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25 August 2016, 09:43 PM | #1 |
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Rolex bracelet screwdriver
Hi guys, this may be a stupid question but I'm looking for a perfect screwdriver for a Rolex bracelet... (116610) All the screw drivers I seem to buy are either slightly too big or slightly too small so after a while it damaged the screw head and a damaged screw head annoys the shit out of me!
I don't want to break the bank and buy a gen Rolex one so is there a perfect alternative? Thanks Matt |
25 August 2016, 10:23 PM | #2 |
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Whatever with 1.6 mm blade (Bergeon, Flume, ... or noname).
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28 August 2016, 12:36 PM | #3 |
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Avoid these.....
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26 August 2016, 03:10 AM | #4 |
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Rolex hollow grinds their screwdrivers using a tool. This allows both sides of the blade to touch both walls in near parallel fashion this preventing the infamous bow tie.
Many watchmaker's use a wedge shape with approximately 8-16° angle, and then file or grind the tip so that it won't touch the bottom of the screw slot, ensuring it is evenly seated against both screw recess walls. I would practice shaping blades until you can achieve this. Then, you won't chew up screw heads. Any blades I have ever purchased or made have required periodic dressing, and adjustments between calibers. |
26 August 2016, 04:13 AM | #5 |
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The Rolex 2100 seadweller screwdriver is what I use. You can find it in the classifieds now and then but also buy it at an AD(at an extortionate price).
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26 August 2016, 04:26 AM | #6 |
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The screwdriver that came with my Panerai 111 also works well!
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26 August 2016, 04:27 AM | #7 |
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ill just file one down.. Idearly I want the 2100 driver, Iv seen them on eBay but like you say they are a horrendous price!
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26 August 2016, 02:40 PM | #8 |
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You can find the Horotec screwdriver and order the 1.6mm hollow ground blade tips, works perfect, and can be found on Otto Frei (OFREI) website.
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26 August 2016, 03:57 PM | #9 |
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Matt are you UK based?
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28 August 2016, 09:59 AM | #10 |
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FWIW: It's actually a 1.7mm hollow ground. So if your looking for a perfect fit, buy a 1.8 and hand file to a 1.7mm.
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28 August 2016, 07:21 PM | #11 |
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This works well for me.
http://www.watch-tool.de/html/rlx_special.php?id=0905hh |
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