Rolex Bracelet Screw Removal Procedure

[Ashton_Horologist]

Hi Guys,

I recently made this video to help collectors and hobbyists successfully remove and install Rolex (or any watch) bracelet screws.

Link below:

https://ashtontracy.ca/2019/08/21/br...ewed-bracelet/

Hope it helps.

Ashton.

[kwcsports]

Good video, thanks

[schoolboy]

Thanks for sharing!

[kieselguhr]

Thanks for sharing. Always awesome when watchmakers contribute to the forums!


AOW

[Oldfellow]

Thanks for sharing, very helpful.

[scubadds]

Thanks...
If I can find the .gif file, I can get my son to 3d print a bracelet block...

[77T]

Originally Posted by scubadds

Thanks...
If I can find the .gif file, I can get my son to 3d print a bracelet block...

You don’t print from a .gif file format, but you can buy one from HK under $2 on eBay w/free shipping...



And Bergeron ones for about $15.


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[scubadds]

Originally Posted by 77T

You don’t print from a .gif file format, but you can buy one from HK under $2 on eBay w/free shipping...


And Bergeron ones for about $15.


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...and that is why my 13 year old son does the printing...lol;

We use .stl in the dental world....
not opposed to buying a block;just wanted it fast
Hoped to get my Daytona fitted this week; Bought one of the Sea Dweller
fitment kits with a Rolex screwdriver;

[Peter Toronto]

Something as simple as removing a screw can be so much easier with the right tools and technique. Thanks for posting the video.


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[77T]

Originally Posted by scubadds

not opposed to buying a block;just wanted it fast


Hoped to get my Daytona fitted this week; Bought one of the Sea Dweller

fitment kits with a Rolex screwdriver;

Amazon Prime is your friend...

https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Brace...gateway&sr=8-1



Order today and you’ll be ready to work on Saturday.




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[RichM]

Great video. Thanks

[magnetized]

thanx for sharing

[214270Explorer]

Terrific video, very nicely done, short and informative.

Thanks for pointing out the correct low strength 222 Purple Loctite to use. I can't imagine how many folks may have inadvertently at some time unknowingly used a high strength Loctite . . . . . "Oops!"

However I do take issue with one comment. It was stated that Benzene could be used, however that is a well known carcinogen and I would personally avoid it at all costs. There are any number of other cheaper products that do not pose a real danger. If you must use it (and many watch service people do) please take the appropriate precautions.

[Ashton_Horologist]

I don’t actually use benzene, it’s more of a watchmaking trade name. We call it a benzene jar, etc. I use a standard L&R watch rinsing solution.

[214270Explorer]

Originally Posted by Ashton_Horologist

I don’t actually use benzene, it’s more of a watchmaking trade name. We call it a benzene jar, etc. I use a standard L&R watch rinsing solution.

Thank you for clarifying that for us.

[50peso]

Looks like the Horofix 1.70 mm is the best tool for removing bracelet screws