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kevblah · 7 April 2014, 11:36 PM

bought my hulk brand new last sunday, they took a few links out for me

a week later, i was working this morning and noticed out of the corner of my eye a link screw peeking out from my watch

i was horrified to see this as i would never expect this happen to a one week old rolex

i screwed it back down with a business card, but if it happened once im sure it will happen again. what should i do? im thinking about ordering the tool (screwdriver) to tighten down the screws.

Old Expat Beast · 7 April 2014, 11:44 PM

Just needs a 1.6mm screwdriver, not a special tool. Loctite 222 is useful for securing the screw, too.

kaseri · 7 April 2014, 11:59 PM

Source a 1.6 mm "cut out" style screwdriver and some Loctite 222.

The screwdriver is available from many of the Panerai aftermarket strap makers and is an exact copy of the Panerai OEM screwdriver that comes with the Luminor.

Add a small drop of Loctite (using a toothpick as an applicator) directly to the threads on the link NOT the threads of the screw. Put the screw in (remember no Loctite on the screw threads) and then tighten it down until the screw seats. Then stop turning. No need to tighten down the screw any further. Wait for 30 mins or so for the Loctite to set up and enjoy your watch.

Mystro · 8 April 2014, 12:08 AM

Its curious that this ever happens. After 17 years with my TT Sub, the bracelet link never came loose. Is this more common with the newer bracelets???

padi56 · 8 April 2014, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

Its curious that this ever happens. After 17 years with my TT Sub, the bracelet link never came loose. Is this more common with the newer bracelets???

A screw is just that a screw and with any friction movement while wearing its possible for any screw in any bracelet to un-screw.So its wise to check screws yourself regular to make sure all a tight and well.

joe100 · 8 April 2014, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

A screw is just that a screw and with any friction movement while wearing its possible for any screw in any bracelet to un-screw.So its wise to check screws yourself regular to make sure all a tight and well.

I do a monthly check on all my Rolex watches. Each month I remove all the bracelets and do a clean in the sonic bath. All of the screws have loctight on 'me as well

Rashid.bk · 8 April 2014, 12:20 AM

^What he said.(Kaseri)

kevblah · 8 April 2014, 12:29 AM

thanks guys. i already ordered a screwdriver and some loctite

mjclark32 · 8 April 2014, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kevblah

thanks guys. i already ordered a screwdriver and some loctite

you'll be good to go

I had a screw sneaking out on me, I put some clear nail polish on it and it's been good ever since

srf52 · 8 April 2014, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kevblah

thanks guys. i already ordered a screwdriver and some loctite

Might be a good idea to also check every link and screw that the AD touched and/or adjusted. If they missed one, they may have missed others.

kevblah · 8 April 2014, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by srf52

Might be a good idea to also check every link and screw that the AD touched and/or adjusted. If they missed one, they may have missed others.

yup, i can see that one of the other ones is loose too

to make matters worse, i can clearly see the ones that were touched as they arent as perfect as the other ones. almost as if the screw is starting to get stripped. kinda upset, but trying not to be over such minute things

datejust24 · 8 April 2014, 12:31 AM

nothing to worry about really just be glad you noticed...its a screw, if it wasn't screwed back in properly it WILL work its way back out...just use a little bit of locktite as stated and your golden..

Incredible Hulk · 8 April 2014, 12:32 AM

Same thing happened to me with my Hulk.

kaseri · 8 April 2014, 12:33 AM

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threemonkeys · 8 April 2014, 12:41 AM

It never happened with my older AK. But it did occur with my GMT IIc. Kind of scary to think about this.

Tridor · 8 April 2014, 12:48 AM

Whew! Close call, man. The right screwdriver and some loctite 222 will do the trick.

tkerrmd · 8 April 2014, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tridor

Whew! Close call, man. The right screwdriver and some loctite 222 will do the trick.

always ask my AD to make sure they use it, this is not very uncommon

Rashid.bk · 8 April 2014, 12:50 AM

I might add, you can run it right down to an AD and they should take care of you for free, not that they would. Just in case you have a while to wait for the gear to get in.
This happened to my buddy's DSSD and he walk into an AD in Dubai and they hooked him up. Took my GMT2c to get it sized at the Rolex Boutique in NYC and they did it for free too and I asked them about loctite and it's a standard thing recommended by Rolex according to the watchmaker at the boutique.
The oyster bracelet looks fantastic by the way.

polarinda · 8 April 2014, 01:43 AM

My eyes would turn green if i see a link screw sticking out.

E70x5 · 8 April 2014, 02:04 AM

Gonna have to check my watches also. I remember reading something on the forum about an alternative to locktite as a temporary fix if it wasn't available.

kilyung · 8 April 2014, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by E70x5

Gonna have to check my watches also. I remember reading something on the forum about an alternative to locktite as a temporary fix if it wasn't available.

Clear nail polish

Rashid.bk · 8 April 2014, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Clear nail polish

Cool tip, clear nail polish is a life send, we used to put over embedded(too difficult to tweeze) ticks in the Army, next day little bastard was dead.

Grey.Coupe · 8 April 2014, 03:19 AM

Screwdriver for glasses repair does great double duty...

opaline460 · 8 April 2014, 03:37 AM

Sears

kaseri · 8 April 2014, 04:28 AM

The AD likely used a regular 1.6 mm screwdriver rather than a cut-out style screwdriver. The best non-Rolex screwdriver is the OEM Panerai 1.6 mm for the Luminor. The OEM Panerai ones are stamped MOD DEP on one side and France on the other. No need to shell out the cash for an OEM Rolex one unless you really want to.

If you have more than one screw that needs attention it might be wise to leave the watch at home until your tools come in for a proper repair.

iclick · 8 April 2014, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaseri

The AD likely used a regular 1.6 mm screwdriver rather than a cut-out style screwdriver. The best non-Rolex screwdriver is the OEM Panerai 1.6 mm for the Luminor. The OEM Panerai ones are stamped MOD DEP on one side and France on the other. No need to shell out the cash for an OEM Rolex one unless you really want to.

I bought a 1.6mm "cut-out" screwdriver on Ebay for $14.75 from ewatchparts. It appears to be a quality tool and works well.

Also, FWIW, I purchased a Bergeon 6767F on Ebay from a seller in France. This tool is used to access the 1mm slot in an end link to remove the spring bar on recent models with no spring-bar access in the case. It cost $22.50 shipped to the U.S., which was the best price I could find. I received it in about a week and it works great.

superdog · 8 April 2014, 04:49 AM

I had a DJ2 fall off my wrist in a Vegas casino once.

I was not pleased.

rouxeny · 8 April 2014, 05:43 PM

Terrifying! Checking my watch now !

Bangel · 8 April 2014, 09:19 PM

Has happened to me too.

Mine was brand new and the bracelet had been resized by the AD.

I dropped into the RSC and they fixed it for me on the spot (but they wanted to know which AD it was that took the links out!)

77T · 8 April 2014, 10:08 PM

I see a NATO in your future...

7 April 2014, 11:36 PM	#1
kevblah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 223	1 week old rolex, nearmiss with disaster bought my hulk brand new last sunday, they took a few links out for me a week later, i was working this morning and noticed out of the corner of my eye a link screw peeking out from my watch i was horrified to see this as i would never expect this happen to a one week old rolex i screwed it back down with a business card, but if it happened once im sure it will happen again. what should i do? im thinking about ordering the tool (screwdriver) to tighten down the screws.

8 April 2014, 12:08 AM	#4
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,514	Its curious that this ever happens. After 17 years with my TT Sub, the bracelet link never came loose. Is this more common with the newer bracelets??? __________________

8 April 2014, 04:49 AM	#27
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	I had a DJ2 fall off my wrist in a Vegas casino once. I was not pleased. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

8 April 2014, 10:08 PM	#30
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,019	I see a NATO in your future... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

7 April 2014, 11:44 PM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Just needs a 1.6mm screwdriver, not a special tool. Loctite 222 is useful for securing the screw, too.

7 April 2014, 11:59 PM	#3
kaseri "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 350	Source a 1.6 mm "cut out" style screwdriver and some Loctite 222. The screwdriver is available from many of the Panerai aftermarket strap makers and is an exact copy of the Panerai OEM screwdriver that comes with the Luminor. Add a small drop of Loctite (using a toothpick as an applicator) directly to the threads on the link NOT the threads of the screw. Put the screw in (remember no Loctite on the screw threads) and then tighten it down until the screw seats. Then stop turning. No need to tighten down the screw any further. Wait for 30 mins or so for the Loctite to set up and enjoy your watch.

8 April 2014, 12:20 AM	#7
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	^What he said.(Kaseri)

8 April 2014, 12:29 AM	#8
kevblah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 223	thanks guys. i already ordered a screwdriver and some loctite

8 April 2014, 12:31 AM	#12
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	nothing to worry about really just be glad you noticed...its a screw, if it wasn't screwed back in properly it WILL work its way back out...just use a little bit of locktite as stated and your golden..

8 April 2014, 12:32 AM	#13
Incredible Hulk Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Roll-X-♛ Location: Canada,Mtl Watch: OUT!!! Posts: 215	Same thing happened to me with my Hulk.

8 April 2014, 12:33 AM	#14
kaseri "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 350	.

8 April 2014, 12:41 AM	#15
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	It never happened with my older AK. But it did occur with my GMT IIc. Kind of scary to think about this.

8 April 2014, 12:48 AM	#16
Tridor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Ozone Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date Posts: 1,666	Whew! Close call, man. The right screwdriver and some loctite 222 will do the trick.

8 April 2014, 12:50 AM	#18
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	I might add, you can run it right down to an AD and they should take care of you for free, not that they would. Just in case you have a while to wait for the gear to get in. This happened to my buddy's DSSD and he walk into an AD in Dubai and they hooked him up. Took my GMT2c to get it sized at the Rolex Boutique in NYC and they did it for free too and I asked them about loctite and it's a standard thing recommended by Rolex according to the watchmaker at the boutique. The oyster bracelet looks fantastic by the way.

8 April 2014, 01:43 AM	#19
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	My eyes would turn green if i see a link screw sticking out.

8 April 2014, 02:04 AM	#20
E70x5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Phila Watch: Subc 116610 Posts: 392	Gonna have to check my watches also. I remember reading something on the forum about an alternative to locktite as a temporary fix if it wasn't available.

8 April 2014, 03:19 AM	#23
Grey.Coupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NC, USA Posts: 555	Screwdriver for glasses repair does great double duty...

8 April 2014, 03:37 AM	#24
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,386	Sears

8 April 2014, 04:28 AM	#25
kaseri "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 350	The AD likely used a regular 1.6 mm screwdriver rather than a cut-out style screwdriver. The best non-Rolex screwdriver is the OEM Panerai 1.6 mm for the Luminor. The OEM Panerai ones are stamped MOD DEP on one side and France on the other. No need to shell out the cash for an OEM Rolex one unless you really want to. If you have more than one screw that needs attention it might be wise to leave the watch at home until your tools come in for a proper repair.

8 April 2014, 05:43 PM	#28
rouxeny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Andrew Location: Maui Posts: 686	Terrifying! Checking my watch now !

8 April 2014, 09:19 PM	#29
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Has happened to me too. Mine was brand new and the bracelet had been resized by the AD. I dropped into the RSC and they fixed it for me on the spot (but they wanted to know which AD it was that took the links out!)

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