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ChicagoBigHouse · 3 May 2010, 12:42 AM

In response to a poster who almost lost his GMT when a screw came out of his bracelet, who uses Loctite on their bracelet screws?

If so, how do you apply it? Can you get the screws out without a torch if you want to adjust the bracelet again? Perhaps the lighter loctite 222?

Thanks,
Justin

BTW: first post!

Long time timezoner, but loving the Rolex Forums! I've owned a deep sea, Pepsi/Coke GMT II, explorer II, LV, sub in the past, just recently sold my AP ROO panda, and going to move on to the Sub-C when it comes out this fall! Also been into Panerai's in the past as well, 88/233...

Dan Pierce · 3 May 2010, 12:54 AM

CBH,
The lowest strength Loctite is enough. Use only enough to cover the threads.

Welcome to TRF

and lets see that collection.

WE LOVE PICS!!!!
dP

dalip · 3 May 2010, 01:10 AM

Yup, another welcome and a call for pics!

Atomant · 3 May 2010, 01:18 AM

I would use the blue loctite. Just a little dab at the edge of the screws is enough.

landroverking · 3 May 2010, 01:20 AM

Clear nail polish works as well, I have used it on scope mounts as well.

Mirx · 3 May 2010, 01:51 AM

I would apply a tiny little drop into the threaded hole of the link first. Then align the links, push the screw through and screw it.

If you dip the screw into the Loctite first you are risking spreading it as you push it through the links which can make your link joint stiff when it sets.

zillap · 3 May 2010, 02:12 AM

Welcome!
Pics or you didnt happen:) /jk

gregdolley · 3 May 2010, 02:47 AM

Welcome to TRF! I use Loctite 222 MS. Only needed to use it on one of my Rolexes, but I really should use it on all.

I put a very, very tiny amount just on the threads.

MoonDogJerry · 3 May 2010, 03:51 AM

This may be of interest. From the 222 spec.

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3 May 2010, 12:42 AM	#1
ChicagoBigHouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: Columbus Watch: No rolex currently Posts: 132	First time poster: Anyone use Loctite on their bracelet? In response to a poster who almost lost his GMT when a screw came out of his bracelet, who uses Loctite on their bracelet screws? If so, how do you apply it? Can you get the screws out without a torch if you want to adjust the bracelet again? Perhaps the lighter loctite 222? Thanks, Justin BTW: first post! Long time timezoner, but loving the Rolex Forums! I've owned a deep sea, Pepsi/Coke GMT II, explorer II, LV, sub in the past, just recently sold my AP ROO panda, and going to move on to the Sub-C when it comes out this fall! Also been into Panerai's in the past as well, 88/233...

3 May 2010, 12:54 AM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	CBH, The lowest strength Loctite is enough. Use only enough to cover the threads. Welcome to TRF and lets see that collection. WE LOVE PICS!!!! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

3 May 2010, 01:10 AM	#3
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Yup, another welcome and a call for pics! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

3 May 2010, 01:18 AM	#4
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	I would use the blue loctite. Just a little dab at the edge of the screws is enough. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

3 May 2010, 01:20 AM	#5
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Clear nail polish works as well, I have used it on scope mounts as well.

3 May 2010, 01:51 AM	#6
Mirx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Watch: RLX Posts: 437	I would apply a tiny little drop into the threaded hole of the link first. Then align the links, push the screw through and screw it. If you dip the screw into the Loctite first you are risking spreading it as you push it through the links which can make your link joint stiff when it sets.

3 May 2010, 02:12 AM	#7
zillap Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Martin Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 462	Welcome! Pics or you didnt happen:) /jk

3 May 2010, 02:47 AM	#8
gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	Welcome to TRF! I use Loctite 222 MS. Only needed to use it on one of my Rolexes, but I really should use it on all. I put a very, very tiny amount just on the threads.

3 May 2010, 03:51 AM	#9
MoonDogJerry "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: Kansas City Watch: Tower, All Along Posts: 142	This may be of interest. From the 222 spec.

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