I must have a screw loose

[Mick8moses]

I wouldn't have believed it if it didn't happen to me. In the car the other day and my SD43 literally fell off my wrist into the cup holder. I haven't found the screw. Thank goodness I wasn't walking on pavement. Is the strap covered by warranty?
My 14060m is getting some just deserved wrist time until I get a chance to stop by the dealer.


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[77T]

Yes it is - as long as the watch is under warranty.

But a screw backing out isn’t covered if you did the resizing. If an AD did the sizing, then they should be willing to replace the missing screw at no charge.

All I can imagine is that no loktite was used.


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[RJRJRJ]

I had a springbar break and my watch went crashing to the floor of a bar without me knowing. Luckily I looked at my wrist (no idea how long after this was) and then saw it near my feet.
I took it to my AD and they gave me a new springbar and wanted to charge like $20 or something but I convinced them it was covered under warranty.

[WatchNirvana]

My worst fear! Some times I hang my arm out of the car window. Then I see my watch and I pull it back in.

[Harry-57]

Sounds like it was resized without Loctite.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

Sounds like it was resized without Loctite.

still strange as i dont use loctite. I do check my screws periodically though.

I dont think its normal for a screw to just back out that far unless its been going on for a long time

[Jsimon]

Originally Posted by WatchNirvana

My worst fear! Some times I hang my arm out of the car window. Then I see my watch and I pull it back in.

Bad habit, you should keep your arm in for your own safety. God forbid you have a crash and your probability of losing your arm will have increased exponentially

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Mick8moses

I wouldn't have believed it if it didn't happen to me. In the car the other day and my SD43 literally fell off my wrist into the cup holder. I haven't found the screw. Thank goodness I wasn't walking on pavement. Is the strap covered by warranty?
My 14060m is getting some just deserved wrist time until I get a chance to stop by the dealer.


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A screw is just a screw and just like any other screw they can become loose,its the owners prerogative to periodically check all screws for tightness.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by 77T

Yes it is - as long as the watch is under warranty.

But a screw backing out isn’t covered if you did the resizing. If an AD did the sizing, then they should be willing to replace the missing screw at no charge.

All I can imagine is that no loktite was used.


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the variable here is with no divers extension in place that may be a problem. There are reports of RSC making you sign a waver if they remove it. They claim it changes the "integrity" of the bracelet. They remove it but they no longer warranty the bracelet from failure. Its treated as a mod

I can't see it on that bracelet

Im curious how this plays out in a real situation

[SeaDweller50]

I run my fingers along the side of my bracelets and check before I put them on. It’s an old habit but it has saved me a couple of times, only because I never use loctite.

[Burlington]

Lucky you weren’t diving with it !

[nigelUK]

I’ve had a screw back out after resizing. A bit alarming ..

90% of the time you are probably ok without locktite, as there is probably some old locktite residue on the thread of the screw that ‘locks’ it in place. However, if the screw has been in and out over years without a dot of it then it’s totally clean and like any screw has the propensity to work loose.

I always use locktite now unless I can clearly see some already on the thread of the screw. Even then I run my finger along the side for a few weeks after to check


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[ozwatchguy]

Always use loctite

[HogwldFLTR]

A Loctited screw shouldn't come loose. Bring it to the dealer and see what they'll do. These screws are fit specially and polished in place for an flush fit. That ideally is the replacement you want.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by SeaDweller50

I run my fingers along the side of my bracelets and check before I put them on. It’s an old habit but it has saved me a couple of times, only because I never use loctite.

I also do this. A habit worth adopting. I do use Loctite though.

[77T]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

the variable here is with no divers extension in place that may be a problem. There are reports of RSC making you sign a waver if they remove it. They claim it changes the "integrity" of the bracelet. They remove it but they no longer warranty the bracelet from failure. Its treated as a mod

I can't see it on that bracelet

Im curious how this plays out in a real situation

I’m not sure either - but anything an AD does for the customer, or the RSC does, wouldn’t void the warranty IMHO.

My prediction is this: if the AD did the bracelet resizing, he or she will abjectly apologize and fit a new screw into the bracelet and OP will develop LSDOCD symptoms. (Link Screw Detachment Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)


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[Trazor]

Originally Posted by Jsimon

Bad habit, you should keep your arm in for your own safety. God forbid you have a crash and your probability of losing your arm will have increased exponentially

Very true.

Having your arm out the car whilst driving in Australia, for example, is illegal.
Or any other body part for that matter.........

[mmalek1]

I recently purchased an explorer and I did resize the link configuration. After a few days, I did notice two screws started to back out. I have to agree, loctite is the way to go. I always do, but out of excitement I skipped this step. My explorer now has its loctite and is very happy on my wrist. Make sure to use a pin tip to dip the loctite on the female screw threads only and not the male edges as you don’t want the loctite spreading over the whole link opening and screw. A small amount goes a long way.

[blown5.0]

Very lucky!

[WAK4]

Had it happen to me few years ago, but luckily while in my pool. Have used loctite ever since (purple one, not too strong)

[Speedbird-1]

Lucky, lucky, lucky.

Is there anyone here, didn't just check their bracelet?


Now, where can I get some 'micro Nylock type screws'?

[stratlanta]

OK nobody is going to ask about the vintage Fender cases? ;-)

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by WatchNirvana

My worst fear! Some times I hang my arm out of the car window. Then I see my watch and I pull it back in.

Now that I've made a few bucks, I buy cars with turn signals...and keep my hands inside the vehicle at all times.

[jimbones43]

Ah another + for Loctite!

[RichM]

You got lucky. I’m going to say any AD, worth it’s salt, will just put a screw in for you.

Nice old tweed case.

[Dennisoul]

I can attest to a screw coming loose after removing a link....it took about 2 weeks for the screw to show it’s head. Thankfully I noticed and screwed it back in immediately....I didn’t know about using loctite 222 till today. Just ordered some today.....phew a very close call!

[Dennisoul]

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

Lucky, lucky, lucky.

Is there anyone here, didn't just check their bracelet?


Now, where can I get some 'micro Nylock type screws'?

Yes this

[Dennisoul]

Originally Posted by mmalek1

I recently purchased an explorer and I did resize the link configuration. After a few days, I did notice two screws started to back out. I have to agree, loctite is the way to go. I always do, but out of excitement I skipped this step. My explorer now has its loctite and is very happy on my wrist. Make sure to use a pin tip to dip the loctite on the female screw threads only and not the male edges as you don’t want the loctite spreading over the whole link opening and screw. A small amount goes a long way.

Yes and this too...I did exactly the same thing

[Mick8moses]

My AD did the resizing and divers extension removal. I'll try and make my way over there this week.


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[Bigguy]

Originally Posted by Jsimon

Bad habit, you should keep your arm in for your own safety. God forbid you have a crash and your probability of losing your arm will have increased exponentially

Really.... and what about when I’m riding my motorbike down the highway? Should I wrap myself in cotton wool crossing the road in case I get hit by a car?

Take risks...live a little