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tah · 25 January 2010, 08:23 AM

Just bought this Datejust 116200 at a great price........more on that later.

I kind of messed up one or two of the bracelet screwheads (appearance only) and need to buy a couple of new ones. I don't want to send the watch somewhere when I can easily do this myself, as soon as I get the two smaller microdriver bits for my Wiha set.

Anyway, I need to know where I can get 2 ~ 3 screws.

Also do you use any threadlock on these screws. Been considering Loctite Purple Jewelers Threadlock....opinions.

Now about the purchase. Local BMW dealer gave this to the salesman of the year and he's not a watch guy. He posted it on Craigslist at $2750 and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. Love the new bracelet and the smooth bezel! Met and offered $2500 and he took it! Brand new and unwrapped. Bought two rolexes in one week. Didn't plan to but when the deals show up I'll usually find a way.

Here's the DJ along with the 14060M I bought this week

sea-dweller · 25 January 2010, 08:43 AM

Nice Rolexes. I don't know where to find screws, but a dab of Loctite will help, just a dab though...

MilgaussMan · 25 January 2010, 08:49 AM

Sorry, no advice on the screws . . . but I am on my way to Craigslist!

Nice 14060M by the way! Good choice!

RolexPete · 25 January 2010, 09:20 AM

You got a steal on that. Congrats!

425ranger · 25 January 2010, 09:29 AM

Excellent catches.... DJ and a nodate in a week is BIG PIMPing

kcmo · 25 January 2010, 10:19 AM

Amazing deal on that DJ! Congrats!

lolo96706 · 25 January 2010, 10:25 AM

You can try an independent Rolex repair center. I bought a replacement screw for my Sub bracelet at the independent Rolex repair center in San Francisco.

Speed · 25 January 2010, 10:27 AM

You sure you don't want to take it to a watchmaker? Given what happened?

HL65 · 25 January 2010, 11:19 AM

I agree with Bill--take it to watchmaker--Also--Great buy!

Perdu · 25 January 2010, 11:28 AM

I'm sure any AD will sell you a couple. Use a 1.6mm driver - use smaller and you'll ruin the screw. You can use Loctite 222 but personally, I never bother and have never had a problem.

dman · 25 January 2010, 11:33 AM

Great advice here on the screws, couple of other options are post a WTB here, watchnet, TZ. And call any aftermarket watchmaker and ask about buying a set. And make sure you have the proper tools and you are all set. Great buy and nice watches.

rmcarlton · 25 January 2010, 11:37 AM

Congrats. Great watches.

jets · 25 January 2010, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tah

Just bought this Datejust 116200 at a great price........more on that later.

I kind of messed up one or two of the bracelet screwheads (appearance only) and need to buy a couple of new ones. I don't want to send the watch somewhere when I can easily do this myself, as soon as I get the two smaller microdriver bits for my Wiha set.

Anyway, I need to know where I can get 2 ~ 3 screws.

Also do you use any threadlock on these screws. Been considering Loctite Purple Jewelers Threadlock....opinions.

Now about the purchase. Local BMW dealer gave this to the salesman of the year and he's not a watch guy. He posted it on Craigslist at $2750 and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. Love the new bracelet and the smooth bezel! Met and offered $2500 and he took it! Brand new and unwrapped. Bought two rolexes in one week. Didn't plan to but when the deals show up I'll usually find a way.

Here's the DJ along with the 14060M I bought this week

Great DJ. Same config I chose! You can always buy another dial if you feel like changing it up!

jets · 25 January 2010, 02:43 PM

I forgot, my wifes DJ had a bracelet screw that kept coming loose and she almost lost it! When I brought it on the watchmaker said he'd tighten it up and use some "sealant" to keep it put. I think the loctite is the ticket.

tah · 26 January 2010, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perdu

I'm sure any AD will sell you a couple. Use a 1.6mm driver - use smaller and you'll ruin the screw. You can use Loctite 222 but personally, I never bother and have never had a problem.

Actually my 1.5mm is a little too wide. I have coming a 0.8mm and a 1.2mm. These new DJ Jubilee screws are small!

sakuraba · 26 January 2010, 01:13 AM

I don't think screws would be a problem for Steve Mulholland.

tah · 26 January 2010, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

I don't think screws would be a problem for Steve Mulholland.

You'll have to give me a little more info here, I'm a newby....

25 January 2010, 08:23 AM	#1
tah Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: United States Posts: 21	Datejust advice...... Just bought this Datejust 116200 at a great price........more on that later. I kind of messed up one or two of the bracelet screwheads (appearance only) and need to buy a couple of new ones. I don't want to send the watch somewhere when I can easily do this myself, as soon as I get the two smaller microdriver bits for my Wiha set. Anyway, I need to know where I can get 2 ~ 3 screws. Also do you use any threadlock on these screws. Been considering Loctite Purple Jewelers Threadlock....opinions. Now about the purchase. Local BMW dealer gave this to the salesman of the year and he's not a watch guy. He posted it on Craigslist at $2750 and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. Love the new bracelet and the smooth bezel! Met and offered $2500 and he took it! Brand new and unwrapped. Bought two rolexes in one week. Didn't plan to but when the deals show up I'll usually find a way. Here's the DJ along with the 14060M I bought this week Attached Images

25 January 2010, 08:43 AM	#2
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice Rolexes. I don't know where to find screws, but a dab of Loctite will help, just a dab though... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

25 January 2010, 08:49 AM	#3
MilgaussMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Indiana Watch: 14060M Posts: 138	Sorry, no advice on the screws . . . but I am on my way to Craigslist! Nice 14060M by the way! Good choice! __________________ 116400V 14060M "3 O'Clock Lume Club" - Charter Member Join the group:http://www.rolexforums.com/group.php?groupid=20

25 January 2010, 09:20 AM	#4
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	You got a steal on that. Congrats! __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

25 January 2010, 11:19 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	I agree with Bill--take it to watchmaker--Also--Great buy! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

25 January 2010, 09:29 AM	#5
425ranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Bill Location: MI Watch: Marathon SAR Posts: 102	Excellent catches.... DJ and a nodate in a week is BIG PIMPing

25 January 2010, 10:19 AM	#6
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Amazing deal on that DJ! Congrats!

25 January 2010, 10:25 AM	#7
lolo96706 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: Hawaii Watch: Milgauss GV - V Posts: 202	You can try an independent Rolex repair center. I bought a replacement screw for my Sub bracelet at the independent Rolex repair center in San Francisco.

25 January 2010, 10:27 AM	#8
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	You sure you don't want to take it to a watchmaker? Given what happened?

25 January 2010, 11:28 AM	#10
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	I'm sure any AD will sell you a couple. Use a 1.6mm driver - use smaller and you'll ruin the screw. You can use Loctite 222 but personally, I never bother and have never had a problem. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

25 January 2010, 11:33 AM	#11
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Great advice here on the screws, couple of other options are post a WTB here, watchnet, TZ. And call any aftermarket watchmaker and ask about buying a set. And make sure you have the proper tools and you are all set. Great buy and nice watches. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

25 January 2010, 11:37 AM	#12
rmcarlton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Monty Location: Georgia Watch: Sub LV Posts: 787	Congrats. Great watches.

25 January 2010, 02:43 PM	#14
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	I forgot, my wifes DJ had a bracelet screw that kept coming loose and she almost lost it! When I brought it on the watchmaker said he'd tighten it up and use some "sealant" to keep it put. I think the loctite is the ticket. __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

26 January 2010, 01:13 AM	#16
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I don't think screws would be a problem for Steve Mulholland.

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