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ejvette · 20 May 2017, 06:10 AM

Was playing golf today went to take my exp off to loosen up the bracelet and the screw right next to the clasp hinge worked its way out just enough to prevent the clasp from opening when I got home had use a screw driver to tighten it enough to open the clasp. Are you guys using Blue Loc-Tite on these screws?

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sensui · 20 May 2017, 06:18 AM

It happens and some would use loctite to make sure it stays in. I don't do anything that active with my watches on usually and I've only seen it happen once after a chiropractor shook my arm long enough.....Usually screwed in tightly is good enough for day to day.

joli160 · 20 May 2017, 06:28 AM

Loctite 221 as used by Rolex

toolr · 20 May 2017, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by joli160

Loctite 221 as used by Rolex

This

Boaters · 20 May 2017, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sensui

It happens and some would use loctite to make sure it stays in. I don't do anything that active with my watches on usually and I've only seen it happen once after a chiropractor shook my arm long enough.....Usually screwed in tightly is good enough for day to day.

+1 I don't ever use loctite. If the screw is snugged up good I have never had a problem. I have purchased used watches were it has been used and what an ordeal trying to size a bracelet .. Not good!

jinikari01 · 20 May 2017, 06:29 AM

i use blue loc-tite. i run... jog... and walk before i lift.
they eventually ware off and the screws get loose or unscrewed again.

Runnin' Rebel · 20 May 2017, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jinikari01

i use blue loc-tite. i run... jog... and walk before i lift.
they eventually ware off and the screws get loose or unscrewed again.

Wow

Over 16 years I've had my 16710 Coke bought new and never had a screw back out. And it's a pure tool watch and has many miles log on it. And at one point 7 straight years and worn 24/7 until I cracked crystal and off to RSC. I do keep a closer eye on all my ceramics now.

kilyung · 21 May 2017, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jinikari01

i use blue loc-tite. i run... jog... and walk before i lift.
they eventually ware off and the screws get loose or unscrewed again.

You sure it's blue Loctite? I've been using blue Loctite for a decade on Olympic bows, watches, cars, and other applications subject to extreme vibrations (certainly more than watches will ever see) and I've never had a screw unintentionally back out.

Tj O'Reily · 20 May 2017, 06:33 AM

I use Loctite 222 Purple which is the low strength and made for small screws.

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ejvette · 20 May 2017, 07:34 AM

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I use Loctite 222 Purple which is the low strength and made for small screws.

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Ok I wasn't aware there is a purple I use blue and red a lot on my motorcycle but red is like almost permanent.

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wrist_watcher · 20 May 2017, 10:45 AM

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Ok I wasn't aware there is a purple I use blue and red a lot on my motorcycle but red is like almost permanent.

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Red IS permanent for things like engine studs, etc. Don't use this one.

SearChart · 20 May 2017, 07:08 AM

It can happen. And yes, blue Loctite is the stuff you need

116500LN · 20 May 2017, 07:09 AM

Don't use blue Loctite. Way too strong. I use purple 222MS.

Don't apply too much as if it gets in the middle unthreaded portion, it snags and gets unseated easier than with no Loctite at all.

nospam · 20 May 2017, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 116500LN

Don't use blue Loctite. Way too strong. I use purple 222MS.

Don't apply too much as if it gets in the middle unthreaded portion, it snags and gets unseated easier than with no Loctite at all.

This is very true. Learnt it the hard way, watch nearly few out because I applied the loctite wrongly.

Make sure the loctite is only applied sparingly on the threads.

SearChart · 20 May 2017, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 116500LN

Don't use blue Loctite. Way too strong. I use purple 222MS.

Don't apply too much as if it gets in the middle unthreaded portion, it snags and gets unseated easier than with no Loctite at all.

I have to disagree, I was taught by the Rolex service centre where I did my internship to use blue Loctite on the screws. If Rolex recommends blue, it's blue.

padi56 · 20 May 2017, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

I have to disagree, I was taught by the Rolex service centre where I did my internship to use blue Loctite on the screws. If Rolex recommends blue, it's blue.

Have to agree and thats what Rolex recommends you can use 221/222/223 they are all low strength ones and only use those no other.And to the OP use only a very very very tiny amount in the female part of the thread only.And for all on forum screws should be checked regularly for tightness.Just as they can screw in they can also screw out, with the friction bracelet link movement while on wrist.

Suboc · 20 May 2017, 10:33 PM

KrismanX · 20 May 2017, 07:12 AM

I've unfortunately had this happen while riding a jet ski. Almost lost my Daytona near Daytona beach!!! Loctite is the way to go; but I have yet to get some myself.

Jaycnyp · 21 May 2017, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KrismanX

I've unfortunately had this happen while riding a jet ski. Almost lost my Daytona near Daytona beach!!! Loctite is the way to go; but I have yet to get some myself.

Same thing happened to my Godfather's GMT. After that I always loctite mine now!

mjclark32 · 20 May 2017, 07:16 AM

Clear nail polish in a pinch has worked for me

Ryuden · 20 May 2017, 10:21 AM

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Clear nail polish in a pinch has worked for me

This...I did this to all of my 6 digits Rolexes.

Bo-Dacious · 20 May 2017, 07:17 AM

Looks like you took your watch to be sized by the same AD that I did.

Never again will I make that mistake.

222 Loctite works for me.

Tj O'Reily · 20 May 2017, 07:46 AM

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Tj O'Reily · 20 May 2017, 07:47 AM

Hard to find in stores but readily available on Amazon.

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Kippers · 20 May 2017, 07:50 AM

Judging by your screw heads, you may want to get a proper screwdriver or a loupe 😁

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ejvette · 20 May 2017, 08:12 PM

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Judging by your screw heads, you may want to get a proper screwdriver or a loupe 😁

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I have a set of jewelers screwdrivers but my eyes are so bad for close up stuff its really hard for me to consistently get it properly on the screw head.

kilyung · 20 May 2017, 11:59 PM

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I have a set of jewelers screwdrivers but my eyes are so bad for close up stuff its really hard for me to consistently get it properly on the screw head.

A simple trick is to apply clear tape over the area and poke through it with the screw driver. That'll help minimize peripheral scratches.

hugs · 20 May 2017, 07:55 AM

It happens

Blue_Lume · 20 May 2017, 08:11 AM

never used that.

bob78h · 20 May 2017, 08:36 AM

I also use purple Loctite 222 personally. The local Rolex authorized service center here uses something stronger (maybe blue?) that requires heating up to remove. Thinking of bringing my bottle of 222 next time I go in for a resize and asking him to use that instead.

20 May 2017, 06:10 AM	#1
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	Weird... Bracelet screw vibrated loose Was playing golf today went to take my exp off to loosen up the bracelet and the screw right next to the clasp hinge worked its way out just enough to prevent the clasp from opening when I got home had use a screw driver to tighten it enough to open the clasp. Are you guys using Blue Loc-Tite on these screws? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

20 May 2017, 06:28 AM	#3
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,764	Loctite 221 as used by Rolex __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

20 May 2017, 07:12 AM	#18
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	I've unfortunately had this happen while riding a jet ski. Almost lost my Daytona near Daytona beach!!! Loctite is the way to go; but I have yet to get some myself. __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

20 May 2017, 07:16 AM	#20
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Clear nail polish in a pinch has worked for me __________________

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20 May 2017, 06:18 AM	#2
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,447	It happens and some would use loctite to make sure it stays in. I don't do anything that active with my watches on usually and I've only seen it happen once after a chiropractor shook my arm long enough.....Usually screwed in tightly is good enough for day to day.

20 May 2017, 06:29 AM	#6
jinikari01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chi Watch: 116710LN Posts: 642	i use blue loc-tite. i run... jog... and walk before i lift. they eventually ware off and the screws get loose or unscrewed again.

20 May 2017, 06:33 AM	#9
Tj O'Reily "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 116	I use Loctite 222 Purple which is the low strength and made for small screws. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 May 2017, 07:09 AM	#13
116500LN Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: -Nan Posts: 365	Don't use blue Loctite. Way too strong. I use purple 222MS. Don't apply too much as if it gets in the middle unthreaded portion, it snags and gets unseated easier than with no Loctite at all.

20 May 2017, 10:33 PM	#17
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20 May 2017, 07:17 AM	#22
Bo-Dacious "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Unknown Posts: 289	Looks like you took your watch to be sized by the same AD that I did. Never again will I make that mistake. 222 Loctite works for me.

20 May 2017, 07:46 AM	#23
Tj O'Reily "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 116	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 May 2017, 07:47 AM	#24
Tj O'Reily "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 116	Hard to find in stores but readily available on Amazon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 May 2017, 07:50 AM	#25
Kippers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Alex K Location: England Watch: SD4K, BLNR, Hulk Posts: 397	Judging by your screw heads, you may want to get a proper screwdriver or a loupe 😁 Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

20 May 2017, 07:55 AM	#28
hugs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK bad teeth etc Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 1,001	It happens

20 May 2017, 08:11 AM	#29
Blue_Lume Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Geliefd Zijn Location: Amerika Watch: Alleen Rolex Posts: 476	never used that.

20 May 2017, 08:36 AM	#30
bob78h Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 318	I also use purple Loctite 222 personally. The local Rolex authorized service center here uses something stronger (maybe blue?) that requires heating up to remove. Thinking of bringing my bottle of 222 next time I go in for a resize and asking him to use that instead.

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