Loctite for re-sizing

[bodybump]

We need Adam(mortgageguy) here his the Loctite king!!

[George Ab]

I do not use it. I do inspect my bracelet every six months when I clean the bracelet in ultrasonic cleaner.

Repeating.... use mild strength 222; blue not red. Sherman has provided excellent information on maintenance here: http://minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm

[desmo996]

I've never used Loctite and I have resized all of my watch bracelets myself. Have worn the watches including a Rolex for a period of almost 10 years without any loosening of the screws. Just inspect the bracelet every so often if you're that paranoid.

The last thing I'd want to do is make those little screws even harder to take out. If you choose to resell the watch down the line someone will likely end up with scratches and mangled screw heads at best all over the bracelet. The screws are there for adjustment purposes. They aren't meant to be permanent anchors.

[Time2time]

Glue??

Righto.

Never used or needed it.

Same with fellow Rolex owners I know at home and at work.
Make sure screws are tight and check now and again.

Glue? really?

[CEG]

About a dozen Rolex's been and gone over the last 5 years, and never used it, never had any issues

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by CEG

About a dozen Rolex's been and gone over the last 5 years, and never used it, never had any issues

I have had Rolex for 19 years and never, ever had a problem. It just happened last week with the Daytona.

[handsfull]

Originally Posted by CEG

About a dozen Rolex's been and gone over the last 5 years, and never used it, never had any issues

You can jump out of an airplane without a backup chute, but why would you? It's cheap insurance to apply it to your kit.

Rolex recommends loctite, but if you like to take chances....its all good.

[CEG]

Originally Posted by handsfull

You can jump out of an airplane without a backup chute, but why would you? It's cheap insurance to apply it to your kit.

Rolex recommends loctite, but if you like to take chances....its all good.

Great point. I take note!

[xjeeunitx]

No.

[cyglee]

The bottle is red, but the stuff is purple, and marked low strength. I believe loctite 222/221 is the same.

[SC11]

Originally Posted by cyglee

The bottle is red, but the stuff is purple, and marked low strength. I believe loctite 222/221 is the same.

Yep that's the one I use !

Was going to say through mine was red but just realised it's a red bottle but logo'd purple.

I put a small dob on a cocktail stick and apply to the screw thread only !

Never had a problem yet :-)

[Omega 1120]

Use Loctite 221 or 222. Shake the bottle well before use. Get a small plastic cap, a soda bottle cap will do. Hold or place the bottle cap at an angle and put one or two drops in the bottom of the cap. Do this because you do not want to drip a drop directly on the screw as you will inadvertantly get it all over the screw and this could possible make it even harder to get out. You need to grab the screw with tweezers and dip the bottom half of the screw in the Loctite which is in the bottom of the plastic cap/container.

Before you do this you want to make sure your bracelet is in a position where the links do not move after you screw the screw tight. What I mean is, it is entirely possible to dip the screw, put it in, screw it tight, then have the screw come loose when you move the links while setting it down to cure. It is best to make a "splint" for whatever side of the bracelet your working on. Use popsiscle sticks and string or whatever. After you get the bracelet stable then dip the screw in the Loctite and screw it in till it stops. Apply the other screw driver to hold the pin and screw both firmly. You don't have to screw it super tight as the Loctite "expands" in the threads to hold it. Place somewhere for 24 hours to let the Loctite cure all of the way.

[Rippin]

For those who can't find Loctite 222 (couldn't find it in Vancouver), the Permatex purple threadlocker (low strength) is basically the same thing. It even has a VERY similar item # 22210. The medium strength is # 24210 and the permanent is # 26210. Permatex can be found at Lordco and Napa stores.

[masterserg]

Never used it, never had an issue.

[GerardoG]

....which brings the question: should I use 221 or 222?

[handsfull]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

....which brings the question: should I use 221 or 222?

222 is sufficient/recommended by most.

[Zdenek]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

....which brings the question: should I use 221 or 222?

I use 222. Local RS use 221. Both work fine.

[mjrennie]

I have not used it and my AD says not too. The screws seem very secure.

[GerardoG]

Once I apply to thread, should I screw it until the head is flush with the link or all the way (head recessed from link)?

[Rippin]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Once I apply to thread, should I screw it until the head is flush with the link or all the way (head recessed from link)?

Don't see why you shouldn't thread it all the way in, unless it starts poking out the other end, which it shouldn't.

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by Rippin

Don't see why you shouldn't thread it all the way in, unless it starts poking out the other end, which it shouldn't.

Thank you for your reply.

[handsfull]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Once I apply to thread, should I screw it until the head is flush with the link or all the way (head recessed from link)?

You should fully tighten the screw. Loctite is NOT a substitute for torque, its used as an additional safeguard to prevent the screw from backing out.

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by handsfull

You should fully tighten the screw. Loctite is NOT a substitute for torque, its used as an additional safeguard to prevent the screw from backing out.

Thank you

[subtona]

just use it.

[ec51]

Yup, the red bottle - purple stuff, is what I use:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002KKTT0