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Ashton_Horologist · 22 August 2019, 12:13 PM

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 · 22 August 2019, 12:43 PM

Good video, thanks

schoolboy · 22 August 2019, 12:52 PM

Thanks for sharing!

kieselguhr · 22 August 2019, 01:09 PM

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

AOW

Oldfellow · 22 August 2019, 02:20 PM

Thanks for sharing, very helpful.

scubadds · 22 August 2019, 11:17 PM

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

77T · 22 August 2019, 11:33 PM

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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 · 23 August 2019, 12:29 AM

Quote:

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 · 23 August 2019, 12:43 AM

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 · 23 August 2019, 12:56 AM

Quote:

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 · 23 August 2019, 10:00 PM

Great video. Thanks

magnetized · 23 August 2019, 11:23 PM

thanx for sharing

214270Explorer · 24 August 2019, 07:41 AM

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 · 24 August 2019, 11:43 AM

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 · 24 August 2019, 02:35 PM

Quote:

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 · 27 August 2019, 07:23 AM

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

22 August 2019, 12:13 PM	#1
Ashton_Horologist "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Ashton Tracy Location: Ottawa, Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 287	Rolex Bracelet Screw Removal Procedure 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. __________________ IG @ashtontracyhorologist

23 August 2019, 10:00 PM	#11
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,776	Great video. Thanks __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

24 August 2019, 07:41 AM	#13
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	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. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

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22 August 2019, 12:43 PM	#2
kwcsports "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: N.S. Canada Posts: 559	Good video, thanks

22 August 2019, 12:52 PM	#3
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Thanks for sharing!

22 August 2019, 01:09 PM	#4
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Thanks for sharing. Always awesome when watchmakers contribute to the forums! AOW

22 August 2019, 02:20 PM	#5
Oldfellow 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 2,196	Thanks for sharing, very helpful.

22 August 2019, 11:17 PM	#6
scubadds "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 125	Thanks... If I can find the .gif file, I can get my son to 3d print a bracelet block...

23 August 2019, 12:43 AM	#9
Peter Toronto "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Toronto Posts: 407	Something as simple as removing a screw can be so much easier with the right tools and technique. Thanks for posting the video. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 August 2019, 11:23 PM	#12
magnetized "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Jeff Location: Los Angeles CA. Watch: aHolic Posts: 331	thanx for sharing

24 August 2019, 11:43 AM	#14
Ashton_Horologist "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Ashton Tracy Location: Ottawa, Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 287	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.

27 August 2019, 07:23 AM	#16
50peso "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ri Posts: 76	Looks like the Horofix 1.70 mm is the best tool for removing bracelet screws

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