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12 October 2017, 07:16 AM | #1 |
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Bought a 1.60mm screwdriver from Esslinger.
Tried to remove screw from GMT, screwdriver tip bent and chipped Total garbage, trying to return for refund. Avoid. |
12 October 2017, 07:32 AM | #2 |
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Esslinger are a retailers. They sell everything from the lowest grade junk made of the purest Chinesium, to quality tools used by professionals.
What brand of screw driver did you buy? |
12 October 2017, 07:33 AM | #3 |
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That's too bad.
What brand? Their house brand or other? I've bought from them and haven't had any issues with their tools. |
12 October 2017, 08:21 AM | #4 |
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Depends on which specific screwdriver you bought.
I bought this and it's amazing. Have used it to adjust my DJ41. Even came with extra blades. I used to think that you absolutely needed a slotted blade. Not necessarily true. Makes it easier, but you just need something high quality.
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I do sort of look to my retailers to provide a curated selection of high quality items.
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12 October 2017, 09:35 PM | #6 |
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It was a Horotec model, they claimed it to be of the best.
I have a claim into them now for a return and refund. It marred one of my screws, that is why I am looking for a new SS screw for my GMTII. I may have to go to an AD for the screw or when in NYC to the RSC, if they will do it. |
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Horotec have a good reputation from what I've read (although I don't own one).
The problem might have been technique. The screws have Locktite on them and they usually need heat to make it release, otherwise you need an exorbitant amount of torque and risk damaging a screw or breaking the driver. I use boiling water as there's no risk of overheating the metal and changing it's colour, others use an alcohol flame but try that technique at your own risk. |
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13 October 2017, 11:54 PM | #10 |
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Well I emailed for an RA to get my money back, and this is my email in return from Essinger:
Hello William, Your return authorization number will follow in another email. I am sorry to hear the blade bent and damaged the screw on your watch. Beryllium blades are relatively soft compared to other screwdriver blades that are offered and can bend easily when torque is applied. Once we receive your return we can refund you the screwdriver minus the cost of a new blade ($7.99 - 2.19 = $5.80) if it is returned in new like condition besides the bent blade. This was my response to above email: You must be kidding me, “subtract the cost of the blade?”. Your screwdriver is advertised on the watch tool section, it should not bend in taking out watch screws. Don’t bother sending me a RA, I will post this experience on the watch forums so my fellow watch enthusiasts are warned of junk. |
14 October 2017, 01:17 AM | #11 |
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I use Horotec blades & screwdrivers exclusively
& have never had a problem. I do make it a point to sharpen or dull the blade as needed for the application. The blade must fit snugly into the slot or it can warp or break.
I've had good experience dealing with Esslinger over the years though I mostly use Star time supply because ground shipping to my location only takes 24 hrs. J |
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I've got the horotec 1.4mm with some extra tips - First tip, I ruined and I also ruined a screw head. I dipped the bracelet in hot water and then hit it with a steamer, I got them right off.
If your screws are seized, there isn't a screwdriver out there that will hold. Ps. Esslinger has been great to me.
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14 October 2017, 06:32 AM | #14 |
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I've used Esslinger for a number of years, always great service. Rolex screws can be a pain to remove , and bending the screwdriver is not uncommon. I'm not sure why you think they should refund you for a damaged blade though.
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