Watch fell off wrist, screw came out

[TheCanadian]

Hi everyone,

My 2 week old DJ2 fell off my wrist during a meeting. The screw came off the bracelet. I screwed it back in. Is Loctite required? Should I be concerned. I got a new scratch on the clasp but I feel better now that the first scratch is made and will not stress about future ones. I hope this doesn't happen again

[esm]

I would suggest to use either very small dab of purple loctite or clear nail polish on the screw thread to prevent it from coming off again.

[TheCanadian]

Would I put it on the screw and just screw it in? Thanks

[NYC6]

Did you buy from an AD? If you did there I no way I wouldnt make a big deal about it to them. Especially since it was damaged in the fall and might have suffered internal movement damage that you're not aware of yet.
If you didnt buy from an AD I would still be wanting to talk to the seller about it.

[Andelain]

That should do just fine.

[TheCanadian]

I bought it at an AD. I'll put loctite and check the watch for issues

[RolexGMTman]

Originally Posted by TheCanadian

I bought it at an AD. I'll put loctite and check the watch for issues

OMG!!! this is a Rolex 2 weeks old!! back to the AD mate, they have a lot of explaining to do.........

Let them fix it!! IMHO

but hey!! I am new

[jimbones43]

Loctite 221
Dip the end of screw
Screw in
Done!

[psv]

Originally Posted by jimbones43

Loctite 221
Dip the end of screw
Screw in
Done!

This is exactly what needs to be done. There is something about the new generation of bracelets. I lost my SubC, exact same thing, a screw came undone in the bracelet. Luckily I found the watch in my bed and the screw under the bed. I had a screw come half-undone on the DSSD. Loctite is is from now on.

[handsfull]

Originally Posted by psv

This is exactly what needs to be done. There is something about the new generation of bracelets. I lost my SubC, exact same thing, a screw came undone in the bracelet. Luckily I found the watch in my bed and the screw under the bed. I had a screw come half-undone on the DSSD. Loctite is is from now on.

Wow, that was the best case (in the bed) scenario!

Curious...Was it a screw that was removed previously (you or dealer) or a screw that was secured at the factory?

[jimbones43]

Loctite 221
Dip the end of screw
Screw in
Done!

[TheCanadian]

Would this work
http://m.canadiantire.ca/mt/www.cana....jsp?locale=en

[handsfull]

Originally Posted by TheCanadian

Would this work
http://m.canadiantire.ca/mt/www.cana....jsp?locale=en

No. Loctite purple or blue. Add the loctite to the hole itself (very little), not the threads of the screw.

[acce1999]

Originally Posted by handsfull

No. Loctite purple or blue. Add the loctite to the hole itself (very little), not the threads of the screw.

This is how I do it. Loctite 221. I've done it many times. Never any problems. I use a tooth pick, to which I add just a drop of Loctite, and then drops it into the hole.

Best,

A

[zeroshiki]

Originally Posted by handsfull

No. Loctite purple or blue. Add the loctite to the hole itself (very little), not the threads of the screw.

yes, agreed on this.., just apply using toothpick or something to the hole itself, don't do it on the thread of the screws.

placed it on the thread of the screw and almost couldn't get some of the screws out because the loctite was all over the bracelet link hole.

[TheCanadian]

Screwed by factory I believe

[mldaytona]

[Timber Loftis]

My IIc has one screw that edges out of the bracelet over time. I've had to screw it in twice now. I think I'm gonna have to get some of this locktite stuff.

[psv]

Anyone with a ceramic bezel watch that has the new bracelet, and had it resized at some point, should secure those screws with Loctite (hence, only a small dip at the top of the screw - don't put too much!)

[travellingbrit]

Hell, 5k for a watch and you need loctite to stop it falling apart.......shouldn't happen....should it ?

[handsfull]

Originally Posted by travellingbrit

Hell, 5k for a watch and you need loctite to stop it falling apart.......shouldn't happen....should it ?

Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Ducati, etc....ALL use loctite.

[travellingbrit]

Originally Posted by handsfull

Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Ducati, etc....ALL use loctite.

Sure, but I'd be hacked off if the door fell off my new lambo....point is a rolex bracelet should not fall off, (fit for purpose?) if it needs glue then surely it should be glued during manufacture and way before you part with your 5k....

[gwalker]

Originally Posted by travellingbrit

Sure, but I'd be hacked off if the door fell off my new lambo....point is a rolex bracelet should not fall off, (fit for purpose?) if it needs glue then surely it should be glued during manufacture and way before you part with your 5k....

Comparing a screw coming out of a Rolex bracelet to a door falling off of a Lamborghini or Ferrari is not even close to the same thing. There is nothing wrong with using a dab of loctite. this is a common issue and not worth making a huge deal about it. The OP stated it's just a small scratch and scratches will happen anyway. If it was major damage that's one thing but a small scratch is another. I personally don't think that's the ADs fault either unless they took links out to size the watch.

[NYC6]

Originally Posted by gwalker

Comparing a screw coming out of a Rolex bracelet to a door falling off of a Lamborghini or Ferrari is not even close to the same thing. There is nothing wrong with using a dab of loctite. this is a common issue and not worth making a huge deal about it. The OP stated it's just a small scratch and scratches will happen anyway. If it was major damage that's one thing but a small scratch is another. I personally don't think that's the ADs fault either unless they took links out to size the watch.

Its not the AD who is responsible, its Rolex. They offer a warranty on their products. If a watch falls off due to an improperly assembled bracelet or a faulty part they are 100% liable for damages and correcting the flaw. The AD is just the middle man in this scenario.
As I said earlier, there might be internal damage that might not show for a period of time to come. I wouldnt hesitate one bit to bring it back and documented and repaired properly. I see many here think differently, Im a little surprised by that actually.

[handsfull]

Originally Posted by travellingbrit

Sure, but I'd be hacked off if the door fell off my new lambo....point is a rolex bracelet should not fall off, (fit for purpose?) if it needs glue then surely it should be glued during manufacture and way before you part with your 5k....

I would also be a upset if my watch fell apart.

Your original statement stated that you were surprised by the use of Loctite, I am saying many top notch manufactures may use Loctite.... and for good reason!

[SSSS]

Yup, definitely something wrong here. I would not expect something like that from a quality watch like Rolex. Maybe a made in China watch from Walmart, but not a Rolex. Try justifying the price of we pay for our Rolexes after something like that to our friends who buy and wear sub-$100 watches.

Originally Posted by travellingbrit

Sure, but I'd be hacked off if the door fell off my new lambo....point is a rolex bracelet should not fall off, (fit for purpose?) if it needs glue then surely it should be glued during manufacture and way before you part with your 5k....

[esm]

Originally Posted by travellingbrit

Sure, but I'd be hacked off if the door fell off my new lambo....point is a rolex bracelet should not fall off, (fit for purpose?) if it needs glue then surely it should be glued during manufacture and way before you part with your 5k....

Agreed, but then again who is going to quality check the AD bracelet re-sizing dude after he had done the re-sizing?!?

[Passionata]

new solid midlink oysters are prone to this symptoms the bracelets are just to rigid and let the screws turn out , had same issue w my daytona , rsc loctited all the screws since that full peace

[scarab007]

Screw the scratch..i would not want to see my face with embarrasment as my Rolex fell off my wrist in front of everyone....I can see the "I knew it was a fake Rolex" look from coworkers ha ha.

[FremStar]

Very scary but I can also imagine your coworkers faces were that to happen in front of them priceless!