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Old 25 January 2010, 08:23 AM   #1
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Datejust advice......

Just bought this Datejust 116200 at a great price........more on that later.

I kind of messed up one or two of the bracelet screwheads (appearance only) and need to buy a couple of new ones. I don't want to send the watch somewhere when I can easily do this myself, as soon as I get the two smaller microdriver bits for my Wiha set.

Anyway, I need to know where I can get 2 ~ 3 screws.

Also do you use any threadlock on these screws. Been considering Loctite Purple Jewelers Threadlock....opinions.

Now about the purchase. Local BMW dealer gave this to the salesman of the year and he's not a watch guy. He posted it on Craigslist at $2750 and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. Love the new bracelet and the smooth bezel! Met and offered $2500 and he took it! Brand new and unwrapped. Bought two rolexes in one week. Didn't plan to but when the deals show up I'll usually find a way.

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Old 25 January 2010, 08:43 AM   #2
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Nice Rolexes. I don't know where to find screws, but a dab of Loctite will help, just a dab though...
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Old 25 January 2010, 08:49 AM   #3
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Sorry, no advice on the screws . . . but I am on my way to Craigslist!

Nice 14060M by the way! Good choice!
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Old 25 January 2010, 09:20 AM   #4
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You got a steal on that. Congrats!
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Old 25 January 2010, 09:29 AM   #5
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Excellent catches.... DJ and a nodate in a week is BIG PIMPing
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Old 25 January 2010, 10:19 AM   #6
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Amazing deal on that DJ! Congrats!
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Old 25 January 2010, 10:27 AM   #7
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You sure you don't want to take it to a watchmaker? Given what happened?
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Old 25 January 2010, 10:25 AM   #8
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You can try an independent Rolex repair center. I bought a replacement screw for my Sub bracelet at the independent Rolex repair center in San Francisco.
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Old 25 January 2010, 11:19 AM   #9
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I agree with Bill--take it to watchmaker--Also--Great buy!
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Old 25 January 2010, 11:28 AM   #10
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I'm sure any AD will sell you a couple. Use a 1.6mm driver - use smaller and you'll ruin the screw. You can use Loctite 222 but personally, I never bother and have never had a problem.
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Old 25 January 2010, 11:33 AM   #11
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Great advice here on the screws, couple of other options are post a WTB here, watchnet, TZ. And call any aftermarket watchmaker and ask about buying a set. And make sure you have the proper tools and you are all set. Great buy and nice watches.
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Old 26 January 2010, 12:56 AM   #12
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I'm sure any AD will sell you a couple. Use a 1.6mm driver - use smaller and you'll ruin the screw. You can use Loctite 222 but personally, I never bother and have never had a problem.
Actually my 1.5mm is a little too wide. I have coming a 0.8mm and a 1.2mm. These new DJ Jubilee screws are small!
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Old 26 January 2010, 01:13 AM   #13
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I don't think screws would be a problem for Steve Mulholland.
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Old 26 January 2010, 01:59 AM   #14
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I don't think screws would be a problem for Steve Mulholland.
You'll have to give me a little more info here, I'm a newby....
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Old 25 January 2010, 11:37 AM   #15
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Just bought this Datejust 116200 at a great price........more on that later.

I kind of messed up one or two of the bracelet screwheads (appearance only) and need to buy a couple of new ones. I don't want to send the watch somewhere when I can easily do this myself, as soon as I get the two smaller microdriver bits for my Wiha set.

Anyway, I need to know where I can get 2 ~ 3 screws.

Also do you use any threadlock on these screws. Been considering Loctite Purple Jewelers Threadlock....opinions.

Now about the purchase. Local BMW dealer gave this to the salesman of the year and he's not a watch guy. He posted it on Craigslist at $2750 and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. Love the new bracelet and the smooth bezel! Met and offered $2500 and he took it! Brand new and unwrapped. Bought two rolexes in one week. Didn't plan to but when the deals show up I'll usually find a way.

Here's the DJ along with the 14060M I bought this week
Great DJ. Same config I chose! You can always buy another dial if you feel like changing it up!
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Old 25 January 2010, 02:43 PM   #17
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I forgot, my wifes DJ had a bracelet screw that kept coming loose and she almost lost it! When I brought it on the watchmaker said he'd tighten it up and use some "sealant" to keep it put. I think the loctite is the ticket.
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