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mfm22 · 27 October 2022, 07:05 AM

I've read use 1.4mm but the Bergeon 1.40mm driver I have - has too much slop -
need a thicker blade 1.4 wide is ok but it's not filling the slot well enough to avoid tear out

Tools · 27 October 2022, 08:26 AM

Use heat to soften any loctite.

Bracelet screws do not clamp anything down so they should never be so tight that a normal screwdriver can't be used.

enjoythemusic · 27 October 2022, 08:34 AM

Which type of tip does your screwdriver have? A hollow ground is usually best.

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mfm22 · 27 October 2022, 08:53 AM

I've done Rolex & Omega bracelets Heat up is needed I understand that process
The horofix screwdriver I have for those is too large but works well it is a hollow grind
Maybe a precision grind
I'll order inserts from eslinger

padi56 · 27 October 2022, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfm22

I've read use 1.4mm but the Bergeon 1.40mm driver I have - has too much slop -
need a thicker blade 1.4 wide is ok but it's not filling the slot well enough to avoid tear out

kieselguhr · 27 October 2022, 06:10 PM

I use a wiha 1.5mm hollow ground

HiBoost · 27 October 2022, 10:57 PM

If you have a really stubborn screw (from loctite) I like to use a soldering iron to focus the heat directly on the threaded end.

mfm22 · 27 October 2022, 11:30 PM

bought watch preowned - the screw heads are a little beat up - definitely need to get a thicker blade

enjoythemusic · 27 October 2022, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfm22

bought watch preowned - the screw heads are a little beat up - definitely need to get a thicker blade

Oh man :(

Looks like heat and oil... and hope she comes out. Are you going to order new screws?

mfm22 · 27 October 2022, 11:57 PM

I'd like to order new screws , awkward going to local AD. when watch wasn't purchased there .
Any other way to order factory screws ? I have an uncle seiko 1/2 link on the way - I think they have screws sold separately but not factory

monsieur_z · 27 October 2022, 11:59 PM

Any mechanical engineers here? I believe screws and bolts of all sizes and shapes are normalized by ISO and ANSI, but does this apply to watch world? e.g. screwdriver blade width, thickness, taper...

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mfm22 · 30 October 2022, 08:34 AM

Just a follow up.
Esslinger to the rescue ! I had a Horofix driver but only 1.7mm bits for Rolex watch
Ordered 1.4mm Tips for the driver ... waited a few days ,patiently knowing if I used the other 1.4mm drivers I had it'd be a bad day .

Got the tips today 5 minutes later the screws were out ! The fit into slot left little slop giving total confidence in turning screws out .

I would highly recommend anyone with a Rolex , Tudor to get this Horofix screwdriver and xtra tips. ** even worked on my Omega Seamaster.

27 October 2022, 07:05 AM	#1
mfm22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: NY Watch: Explorer 1 Posts: 488	Screwdriver for Black Bay 58 ? I've read use 1.4mm but the Bergeon 1.40mm driver I have - has too much slop - need a thicker blade 1.4 wide is ok but it's not filling the slot well enough to avoid tear out

27 October 2022, 08:26 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Use heat to soften any loctite. Bracelet screws do not clamp anything down so they should never be so tight that a normal screwdriver can't be used. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

27 October 2022, 08:34 AM	#3
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27 October 2022, 08:53 AM	#4
mfm22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: NY Watch: Explorer 1 Posts: 488	I've done Rolex & Omega bracelets Heat up is needed I understand that process The horofix screwdriver I have for those is too large but works well it is a hollow grind Maybe a precision grind I'll order inserts from eslinger

27 October 2022, 10:57 PM	#7
HiBoost "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,528	If you have a really stubborn screw (from loctite) I like to use a soldering iron to focus the heat directly on the threaded end.

27 October 2022, 11:30 PM	#8
mfm22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: NY Watch: Explorer 1 Posts: 488	bought watch preowned - the screw heads are a little beat up - definitely need to get a thicker blade

27 October 2022, 11:57 PM	#10
mfm22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: NY Watch: Explorer 1 Posts: 488	I'd like to order new screws , awkward going to local AD. when watch wasn't purchased there . Any other way to order factory screws ? I have an uncle seiko 1/2 link on the way - I think they have screws sold separately but not factory

27 October 2022, 11:59 PM	#11
monsieur_z 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Singapore Posts: 388	Any mechanical engineers here? I believe screws and bolts of all sizes and shapes are normalized by ISO and ANSI, but does this apply to watch world? e.g. screwdriver blade width, thickness, taper... Sent from my Nokia N95 using Tapatalk

30 October 2022, 08:34 AM	#12
mfm22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: NY Watch: Explorer 1 Posts: 488	Just a follow up. Esslinger to the rescue ! I had a Horofix driver but only 1.7mm bits for Rolex watch Ordered 1.4mm Tips for the driver ... waited a few days ,patiently knowing if I used the other 1.4mm drivers I had it'd be a bad day . Got the tips today 5 minutes later the screws were out ! The fit into slot left little slop giving total confidence in turning screws out . I would highly recommend anyone with a Rolex , Tudor to get this Horofix screwdriver and xtra tips. ** even worked on my Omega Seamaster.

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