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27 October 2022, 07:05 AM
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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 |
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27 October 2022, 08:26 AM
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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.
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27 October 2022, 08:34 AM
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Which type of tip does your screwdriver have? A hollow ground is usually best.
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27 October 2022, 08:53 AM
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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 |
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27 October 2022, 05:46 PM
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27 October 2022, 06:10 PM
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Screwdriver for Black Bay 58 ?
I use a wiha 1.5mm hollow ground
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27 October 2022, 10:57 PM
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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.
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27 October 2022, 11:30 PM
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bought watch preowned - the screw heads are a little beat up - definitely need to get a thicker blade
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27 October 2022, 11:45 PM
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Looks like heat and oil... and hope she comes out. Are you going to order new screws?
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27 October 2022, 11:57 PM
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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 |
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27 October 2022, 11:59 PM
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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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30 October 2022, 08:34 AM
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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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