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Kevin7569 · 5 November 2009, 07:00 AM

Hi all,

I have been a member of this forum for around 5 months ever since I purchased a new GMT Master 2. I love the watch but am slightly concerned ever since it fell off my wrist last week!!

The small screw that joins the strap (next to the clasp) literally fell out!!! Luckily, I was sitting at a table and the watch never fell far and was not damaged. However, I could have quite easily been not so lucky. This really has led to concerns.

Has anybody experienced any similar problems and what should I do now? I obviouly managed to fix the watch but should I get it checked out by the jewellers?

Any advice would be greatly welcomed.

Thanks

Kev

lwrm23 · 5 November 2009, 07:33 AM

I am sorry to hear that Kevin, there was recently a post regarding this matter... Do you know if the watch is an M or V serial?

Kevin7569 · 6 November 2009, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lwrm23

I am sorry to hear that Kevin, there was recently a post regarding this matter... Do you know if the watch is an M or V serial?

The serial number starts with a V.

vitix · 5 November 2009, 07:38 AM

That happends to a daytona of a friend, same exact thing, he gave it to me and i took it to a local watchmaker and h efixed, it was to expensive at the AD

stupidugly · 5 November 2009, 07:51 AM

Like this? http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=100278

spogehead · 5 November 2009, 07:52 AM

How old is the GMT master, is it the ceramic version?

Kevin7569 · 6 November 2009, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by spogehead

How old is the GMT master, is it the ceramic version?

Its less than 5 months old and has a ceramic bezel.

layne · 5 November 2009, 08:17 AM

Put the screw back in and use loctite. Whilst your at it, check all the other screws.

Vanessa CW21 · 5 November 2009, 09:26 AM

When you had it sized they probably failed to loctite the screw. It's not uncommon.
Have a watchmaker re-install it with the proper loctite.
Good luck.

nektar · 6 November 2009, 06:51 AM

i am sorry to hear this.. what is going on with this model??

BASSETHOUNDS · 6 November 2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nektarios

i am sorry to hear this.. what is going on with this model??

Copy-cats ????

5 November 2009, 07:00 AM	#1
Kevin7569 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 22	GMT Master 2 - Really Worried!! Hi all, I have been a member of this forum for around 5 months ever since I purchased a new GMT Master 2. I love the watch but am slightly concerned ever since it fell off my wrist last week!! The small screw that joins the strap (next to the clasp) literally fell out!!! Luckily, I was sitting at a table and the watch never fell far and was not damaged. However, I could have quite easily been not so lucky. This really has led to concerns. Has anybody experienced any similar problems and what should I do now? I obviouly managed to fix the watch but should I get it checked out by the jewellers? Any advice would be greatly welcomed. Thanks Kev

5 November 2009, 07:52 AM	#6
spogehead "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 339	How old is the GMT master, is it the ceramic version? __________________ Cheers Ryan

5 November 2009, 09:26 AM	#9
Vanessa CW21 TechXpert & 2016 Patron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mx Posts: 1,572	When you had it sized they probably failed to loctite the screw. It's not uncommon. Have a watchmaker re-install it with the proper loctite. Good luck. __________________ Member# 5731 Instagram: @vanessa.cw21 Watch my Rolex repair video: https://youtu.be/jDnaotCTpTA

5 November 2009, 07:33 AM	#2
lwrm23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Craig Location: Florida Watch: SubC Posts: 140	I am sorry to hear that Kevin, there was recently a post regarding this matter... Do you know if the watch is an M or V serial?

5 November 2009, 07:38 AM	#4
vitix Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: magneeleVE Location: Usa Watch: magneeleVE Posts: 2,030	That happends to a daytona of a friend, same exact thing, he gave it to me and i took it to a local watchmaker and h efixed, it was to expensive at the AD

5 November 2009, 07:51 AM	#5
stupidugly Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: here Posts: 83	Like this? http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=100278

5 November 2009, 08:17 AM	#8
layne "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Rolex Posts: 253	Put the screw back in and use loctite. Whilst your at it, check all the other screws.

6 November 2009, 06:51 AM	#10
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	i am sorry to hear this.. what is going on with this model??

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