Screws in gold bracelets?

[JohnnyS.]

This is probably a dumb question, but do the precious metal bracelets come with precious metal screws, or plated screws? Does the platinum President bracelet, for example, have platinum screws? I've always been curious about this

[padi56]

Originally Posted by JohnnyS.

This is probably a dumb question, but do the precious metal bracelets come with precious metal screws, or plated screws? Does the platinum President bracelet, for example, have platinum screws? I've always been curious about this

Solid precious metal and very expensive for very small screws,spring bars are gold/Platinum as well except for the internal spring part and they are expensive too.

[JohnnyS.]

Originally Posted by padi56

Solid precious metal and very expensive for very small screws,spring bars are gold/Platinum as well except for the internal spring part and they are expensive too.

Wow I'm surprised about the screws, but even the spring bars being precious metal is really surprising. That must be nerve racking have to handle them. I'm afraid to unscrew steel screws, I'd be paralyzed with fear working on a platinum screw.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by JohnnyS.

Wow I'm surprised about the screws, but even the spring bars being precious metal is really surprising. That must be nerve racking have to handle them. I'm afraid to unscrew steel screws, I'd be paralyzed with fear working on a platinum screw.

Cannot understand why they unscrew and screw in just like any other screw only difference is the metal and price.

[JohnnyS.]

Originally Posted by padi56

only difference is the metal and price.

That's the massive difference.

Flaring the head on a steel screw? No big deal. Flaring the head on a platinum screw?

Over the years I've gotten several new steel screws from Rolex Canada free of charge. I don't think they'd give out a solid gold, or platinum screw for free.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by JohnnyS.

That's the massive difference.

Flaring the head on a steel screw? No big deal. Flaring the head on a platinum screw?

Over the years I've gotten several new steel screws from Rolex Canada free of charge. I don't think they'd give out a solid gold, or platinum screw for free.

With any screw no matter the metal if you use the correct screwdriver that very seldom happens.Its best to use the hollow-ground tip screwdrivers like the ones below this is a set but you can buy a single driver for the Rolex size screw.

http://www.jewelerssupplies.com/product9488.html

[ecsub44]

I'd use plastic tipped screwdrivers for precious metal screws...I think.

You would WANT to use the same metal for screws and pins to reduce wear. A stainless steel screw would wear out the threads on a gold link...the same way a stainless pin would wear out the end-links or lug holes.

The other option would be to install a stainless heli-coil in the gold link so that a stainless screw could be used. But that would be a very complex/pricey process for them to manufacture.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by ecsub44

I'd use plastic tipped screwdrivers for precious metal screws...I think.

You would WANT to use the same metal for screws and pins to reduce wear. A stainless steel screw would wear out the threads on a gold link...the same way a stainless pin would wear out the end-links or lug holes.

The other option would be to install a stainless heli-coil in the gold link so that a stainless screw could be used. But that would be a very complex/pricey process for them to manufacture.

At one time the winding crowns were just gold capped steel up to around 2006/7 but from around 2008/9 they started what they call monobloc crowns. Now these are made from solid gold but the centre is machined out to accommodate a stainless steel sleeve, with s.steel threads. Other wise the gold crown if it had gold threads would wear very quickly indeed.

[kilyung]

Just get a nice set of screwdrivers and grind them yourself. Very easy.

[JohnnyS.]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Just get a nice set of screwdrivers and grind them yourself. Very easy.

Over a decade ago, after being shown a screw driver by a Rolex technician, I went to Perrins and bought a Bergeon set. I ground one of the screwdriver tips to a perfect square that fits inside the screw head without any wiggle room. I haven't flared a screw head since.

[JohnnyS.]

Originally Posted by padi56

With any screw no matter the metal if you use the correct screwdriver that very seldom happens.Its best to use the hollow-ground tip screwdrivers like the ones below this is a set but you can buy a single driver for the Rolex size screw.

http://www.jewelerssupplies.com/product9488.html

That's a really nice set. I haven't seen a driver tip like that before.

[JohnnyS.]

Originally Posted by ecsub44

I'd use plastic tipped screwdrivers for precious metal screws...I think.

Do such creatures exist?

[TSW]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Just get a nice set of screwdrivers and grind them yourself. Very easy.

x2

[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by JohnnyS.

That's a really nice set. I haven't seen a driver tip like that before.

Hollow-ground, the only way to go for flat-head screws.

[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by ecsub44
I'd use plastic tipped screwdrivers for precious metal screws...I think.

Originally Posted by JohnnyS.

Do such creatures exist?

No, they would slip too easily.

You want a screwdriver that is stronger than the screw.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by padi56

At one time the winding crowns were just gold capped steel up to around 2006/7 but from around 2008/9 they started what they call monobloc crowns. Now these are made from solid gold but the centre is machined out to accommodate a stainless steel sleeve, with s.steel threads. Other wise the gold crown if it had gold threads would wear very quickly indeed.

Interesting! When I sent my T/T Sub (16803) for service recently, they said the crown was worn. They replaced it.

Under Necessary Service / Parts:

1 x Winding crown monobloc $120

I guess they replaced the old crown with the new style.

[77T]

A couple of Bergeon Screwdrivers in 1.2 and 1.4 size seems to work well on President and SS bracelets alike. And 2 costs much less than a full set.

Where one needs to be careful is breaking loose a screw that was loctite'd for long time. A bit of heat from a hair dryer and steady hand will make that easier.

[Memphis]

What size do i need for a deep sea screws?

[crowncollection]

i think this is answered comprehensively, you can buy cut out screwdrivers on ebay for 15 dollars

[SmokeALotPotomus]

14 years later and I still need an answer to this question.

[geoach]

fyi pt uses white gold screws

[JSolution]

I’ve ruined several gold screws… not to mention steel lol. I won’t do it myself anymore.

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by geoach

fyi pt uses white gold screws

Correct. Thanks