Weird... Bracelet screw vibrated loose

[ejvette]

Was playing golf today went to take my exp off to loosen up the bracelet and the screw right next to the clasp hinge worked its way out just enough to prevent the clasp from opening when I got home had use a screw driver to tighten it enough to open the clasp. Are you guys using Blue Loc-Tite on these screws?



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[sensui]

It happens and some would use loctite to make sure it stays in. I don't do anything that active with my watches on usually and I've only seen it happen once after a chiropractor shook my arm long enough.....Usually screwed in tightly is good enough for day to day.

[joli160]

Loctite 221 as used by Rolex

[jinikari01]

i use blue loc-tite. i run... jog... and walk before i lift.
they eventually ware off and the screws get loose or unscrewed again.

[Tj O'Reily]

I use Loctite 222 Purple which is the low strength and made for small screws.


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[SearChart]

It can happen. And yes, blue Loctite is the stuff you need

[116500LN]

Don't use blue Loctite. Way too strong. I use purple 222MS.

Don't apply too much as if it gets in the middle unthreaded portion, it snags and gets unseated easier than with no Loctite at all.

[KrismanX]

I've unfortunately had this happen while riding a jet ski. Almost lost my Daytona near Daytona beach!!! Loctite is the way to go; but I have yet to get some myself.

[mjclark32]

Clear nail polish in a pinch has worked for me

[Bo-Dacious]

Looks like you took your watch to be sized by the same AD that I did.

Never again will I make that mistake.

222 Loctite works for me.

[ejvette]

Originally Posted by Tj O'Reily

I use Loctite 222 Purple which is the low strength and made for small screws.


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Ok I wasn't aware there is a purple I use blue and red a lot on my motorcycle but red is like almost permanent.


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[Tj O'Reily]

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[Tj O'Reily]

Hard to find in stores but readily available on Amazon.


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[Kippers]

Judging by your screw heads, you may want to get a proper screwdriver or a loupe 😁

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[hugs]

It happens

[Blue_Lume]

never used that.

[bob78h]

I also use purple Loctite 222 personally. The local Rolex authorized service center here uses something stronger (maybe blue?) that requires heating up to remove. Thinking of bringing my bottle of 222 next time I go in for a resize and asking him to use that instead.

[kilyung]

Use purple Loctite or clear nail polish. Both are esy to break free yet will retain screws fine. Also invest in a proper screwdriver.

[toucan]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Use purple Loctite or clear nail polish. Both are esy to break free yet will retain screws fine. Also invest in a proper screwdriver.

[Ryuden]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Clear nail polish in a pinch has worked for me

This...I did this to all of my 6 digits Rolexes.

[wrist_watcher]

Originally Posted by ejvette

Ok I wasn't aware there is a purple I use blue and red a lot on my motorcycle but red is like almost permanent.


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Red IS permanent for things like engine studs, etc. Don't use this one.

[Boaters]

Originally Posted by sensui

It happens and some would use loctite to make sure it stays in. I don't do anything that active with my watches on usually and I've only seen it happen once after a chiropractor shook my arm long enough.....Usually screwed in tightly is good enough for day to day.

+1 I don't ever use loctite. If the screw is snugged up good I have never had a problem. I have purchased used watches were it has been used and what an ordeal trying to size a bracelet .. Not good!

[toolr]

Originally Posted by joli160

Loctite 221 as used by Rolex

This

[nospam]

Originally Posted by 116500LN

Don't use blue Loctite. Way too strong. I use purple 222MS.

Don't apply too much as if it gets in the middle unthreaded portion, it snags and gets unseated easier than with no Loctite at all.

This is very true. Learnt it the hard way, watch nearly few out because I applied the loctite wrongly.

Make sure the loctite is only applied sparingly on the threads.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by 116500LN

Don't use blue Loctite. Way too strong. I use purple 222MS.

Don't apply too much as if it gets in the middle unthreaded portion, it snags and gets unseated easier than with no Loctite at all.

I have to disagree, I was taught by the Rolex service centre where I did my internship to use blue Loctite on the screws. If Rolex recommends blue, it's blue.

[kilyung]

Blue threadlocker is rated up to 600*F so would require an open flame to break the bond when unscrewing it. For that reason I like to use purple Loctite which is rated to 300*F. I still use an alcohol lamp to loosen the bond. Alternatively clear nail polish is easily removed by dipping in acetone.

[UnicoJG]

I used clear nail polish once several months ago on one screw and I've had no issues.

[ejvette]

Originally Posted by Kippers

Judging by your screw heads, you may want to get a proper screwdriver or a loupe 😁

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I have a set of jewelers screwdrivers but my eyes are so bad for close up stuff its really hard for me to consistently get it properly on the screw head.

[dysondiver]

but a pair of plus 3 easy readers ,,, about three pounds ,,, they are great for that sort of work.

[ejvette]

Originally Posted by dysondiver

but a pair of plus 3 easy readers ,,, about three pounds ,,, they are great for that sort of work.

Will pick up a pair When your eyes fail on you for close up work its very frustrating Thank you for the advice!