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Tooomey · 27 September 2013, 05:31 AM

Do you use lock tight sizing your oyster bracelet and putting screws back in? What color if so? Thx

finaloption · 27 September 2013, 05:43 AM

loctite 221/222

aaron123 · 27 September 2013, 05:46 AM

I know others would completely disagree but I have never used loctite. I check all of the screws in my bracelet a few times a year and never had any issues. In fact, I have not ever found a screw loose in all the years I have done this.

finaloption · 27 September 2013, 05:50 AM

i went to Home Depot and they only carry the higher strength ones, which are NOT recommended

so, for a few days while waiting for the 222 to arrive from amazon, i just made sure to clean off as much residue as possible and just put the pin back in without any loctite

like you said, i'm sure it's fine, but just for peace of mind and i don't plan on removing any more links, so that's why i did it

MonBK · 27 September 2013, 05:53 AM

I know a lot of people will disagree with me but I never had a screw loose.

cjohns · 27 September 2013, 05:59 AM

I've been told I have a screw loose!

sir_wolf · 27 September 2013, 06:09 AM

I just sized the oyster bracelet of my DJII. I used Loctite 222 purple low strength
and it worked perfect. Please be careful with the amount of Loctite. I used a toothpick
to apply a small amount of loctite into the thread.
Cleaning the screws with a alcohol pad wipe before re-installing is a good idea.

cop414 · 27 September 2013, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finaloption

loctite 221/222

+ 1, but just a wee little bit.

Tooomey · 27 September 2013, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finaloption

loctite 221/222

Is 243 to strong?

General purpose medium strength?

MitchSteel · 27 September 2013, 06:41 AM

Loctite Blue, never Red

Jocke · 27 September 2013, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

I know a lot of people will disagree with me but I never had a screw loose.

I do not want to claim that you are synonymous with Loctite.

Jocke · 27 September 2013, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tooomey

Is 243 to strong?

General purpose medium strength?

IMHO only use 221 or 222 or it will be a pain if you need to loosen the screw again.

kilyung · 27 September 2013, 06:56 AM

You can use clear nail polish in a pinch. Be sure to clean it up with acetone when removing screw.

Jocke · 27 September 2013, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

You can use clear nail polish in a pinch. Be sure to clean it up with acetone when removing screw.

What man have that in his toolbox?

MitchSteel · 27 September 2013, 07:10 AM

Zing

crowncollection · 27 September 2013, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

I know a lot of people will disagree with me but I never had a screw loose.

X 2 never used it and never had a problem

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Rolexitis · 27 September 2013, 08:10 AM

I've never had the need for it.

rfknauss · 27 September 2013, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

What man have that in his toolbox?

kilyung · 27 September 2013, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

What man have that in his toolbox?

Hey I'm very secure in my masculinity. Now I'm off to my mani-ped appointment!

SALTY · 28 September 2013, 10:11 AM

Heat can also be used to loosen loctite.

Tooomey · 28 September 2013, 01:48 PM

Brought to AD where it was bought to have them adjust and they used 221 and cleaned it up nice for me. ;)

Thanks gentleman

strafer_kid · 28 September 2013, 10:04 PM

Never used Loctite or similar. I would check the screws every few months for tightness when I give my watches a quick once over and clean. Have never had any problems to date. Just a matter of keeping an eye on them.

Racerdj · 28 September 2013, 10:19 PM

I have not used Loctite and had no troubles so far.

gsgarbear2 · 28 September 2013, 10:50 PM

I have never used it myself. I occasionally check the screws and have never had a loose one. Hopefully never will.

Steve748 · 28 September 2013, 10:58 PM

I have had to run the bracelet under the hot tap to remove a screw. I have never used Loctite and none of the screws has come loose.

My AD told me they always use it and they would check my bct and use it on all of the screws if needed foc if I wanted it done.

gpfps · 28 September 2013, 10:58 PM

I shower with my DD on and once in a while run my fingers across the screws to feel any coming out. No glue used

Alcan · 28 September 2013, 11:46 PM

This is what Rolex uses:

Tooomey · 29 September 2013, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

This is what Rolex uses:

Where can I get one of those kits?

alexsd · 29 September 2013, 04:07 PM

I recommend using the Loctite!! Because I got the watch as a gift I didn't know I could take it to the AD it was purchased from and get it sized.. Being a cheapo I removed a link myself. I made sure was screwed on.. I was bummed when one day my watch flew off my wrist!!

!! uggghhhh... Thank god I was in the house and it fell on carpet.. I had to search around for the pin on the floor and put fixed the watch.. Every few days I would check on the pin and would make sure it was tight but noticed it would regularly loosen up!! Then again a few weeks later the watch flew off my wrist and this time outside on the sidewalk!!!!

.. For some miraculous luck it fell on the backside of the watch and no Damage!!! But Thats it.. I took it to the AD "Ben Bridge" and they told fixed it and tighted the pins with Loctite..Havent had an issue since!!!

USE LOCTITE!!!!

Tooomey · 29 September 2013, 11:56 PM

I have a very nice set of magnetized screwdrivers. It it ok to use them on removing links from braclet?

27 September 2013, 05:31 AM	#1
Tooomey "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: JT Location: Mass Hole Watch: your step... Posts: 268	Sizing your watch bracelet help?? Do you use lock tight sizing your oyster bracelet and putting screws back in? What color if so? Thx

27 September 2013, 05:59 AM	#6
cjohns "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Clark Location: Ramsey Minnesota Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 954	I've been told I have a screw loose! __________________ GMT Master II 126300 41 White stick smooth Explorer 39mm SOLD ,, 114060 SOLD NIB Sub ND SOLD,,Shouldn't have!!!Crap!

27 September 2013, 08:10 AM	#17
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	I've never had the need for it. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 September 2013, 10:11 AM	#20
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	Heat can also be used to loosen loctite. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

28 September 2013, 10:19 PM	#23
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I have not used Loctite and had no troubles so far. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

27 September 2013, 05:43 AM	#2
finaloption "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Peter Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 151	loctite 221/222

27 September 2013, 05:46 AM	#3
aaron123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 306	I know others would completely disagree but I have never used loctite. I check all of the screws in my bracelet a few times a year and never had any issues. In fact, I have not ever found a screw loose in all the years I have done this.

27 September 2013, 05:50 AM	#4
finaloption "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Peter Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 151	i went to Home Depot and they only carry the higher strength ones, which are NOT recommended so, for a few days while waiting for the 222 to arrive from amazon, i just made sure to clean off as much residue as possible and just put the pin back in without any loctite like you said, i'm sure it's fine, but just for peace of mind and i don't plan on removing any more links, so that's why i did it

27 September 2013, 05:53 AM	#5
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	I know a lot of people will disagree with me but I never had a screw loose.

27 September 2013, 06:09 AM	#7
sir_wolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 27	I just sized the oyster bracelet of my DJII. I used Loctite 222 purple low strength and it worked perfect. Please be careful with the amount of Loctite. I used a toothpick to apply a small amount of loctite into the thread. Cleaning the screws with a alcohol pad wipe before re-installing is a good idea.

27 September 2013, 06:41 AM	#10
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Loctite Blue, never Red

27 September 2013, 06:56 AM	#13
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	You can use clear nail polish in a pinch. Be sure to clean it up with acetone when removing screw.

27 September 2013, 07:10 AM	#15
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Zing

28 September 2013, 01:48 PM	#21
Tooomey "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: JT Location: Mass Hole Watch: your step... Posts: 268	Brought to AD where it was bought to have them adjust and they used 221 and cleaned it up nice for me. ;) Thanks gentleman

28 September 2013, 10:04 PM	#22
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Never used Loctite or similar. I would check the screws every few months for tightness when I give my watches a quick once over and clean. Have never had any problems to date. Just a matter of keeping an eye on them.

28 September 2013, 10:50 PM	#24
gsgarbear2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: Utah, USA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 156	I have never used it myself. I occasionally check the screws and have never had a loose one. Hopefully never will.

28 September 2013, 10:58 PM	#25
Steve748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: San Diego Watch: GMT2c & LVc Posts: 220	I have had to run the bracelet under the hot tap to remove a screw. I have never used Loctite and none of the screws has come loose. My AD told me they always use it and they would check my bct and use it on all of the screws if needed foc if I wanted it done.

28 September 2013, 10:58 PM	#26
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	I shower with my DD on and once in a while run my fingers across the screws to feel any coming out. No glue used

28 September 2013, 11:46 PM	#27
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	This is what Rolex uses: Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

29 September 2013, 04:07 PM	#29
alexsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: san diego Watch: Datejust II 2012 Posts: 16	I recommend using the Loctite!! Because I got the watch as a gift I didn't know I could take it to the AD it was purchased from and get it sized.. Being a cheapo I removed a link myself. I made sure was screwed on.. I was bummed when one day my watch flew off my wrist!!!! uggghhhh... Thank god I was in the house and it fell on carpet.. I had to search around for the pin on the floor and put fixed the watch.. Every few days I would check on the pin and would make sure it was tight but noticed it would regularly loosen up!! Then again a few weeks later the watch flew off my wrist and this time outside on the sidewalk!!!!.. For some miraculous luck it fell on the backside of the watch and no Damage!!! But Thats it.. I took it to the AD "Ben Bridge" and they told fixed it and tighted the pins with Loctite..Havent had an issue since!!! USE LOCTITE!!!!

29 September 2013, 11:56 PM	#30
Tooomey "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: JT Location: Mass Hole Watch: your step... Posts: 268	Magnetized screwdrivers? Can I use on removing braclet links? I have a very nice set of magnetized screwdrivers. It it ok to use them on removing links from braclet?

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