Do you really need to use loc tite?

[MortgageGuy]

Do you really need to use loc tite when adding/removing a link? I see lots of threads about hat type to use but none on if this is really necessary...

Thanks Guys,
Adam

[sakuraba]

I've never used it, and have never had a pin fall off.

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by sakuraba

I've never used it, and have never had a pin fall off.

Ditto!

[Mystro]

Never used it in 12 years.

[rjm337psu]

Be careful with it - I had an AD use too much when adjusting my bracelet, and the link stuck until the RSC fixed it.

[sakuraba]

Originally Posted by rjm337psu

Be careful with it - I had an AD use too much when adjusting my bracelet, and the link stuck until the RSC fixed it.

You can get it out by heating the threads with a match stick before unscrewing.

Hope this helps.

[Jason71]

It's not necessary.........

[roach7]

crazy glue?!? i think that's a little drastic, isn't it?

[MortgageGuy]

Funny guys, I just removed 2 links from my wifes watch and didnt use any, I guess we will see when it falls off and the screws fall out...

Seriously though, I am good without right?

[Hkspwrsche]

Blue instead of red and a hair dryer should let it loose again.

[diversified]

I know nothing about taking watches apart, but it just seems that Loc Tite is overkill! Then again I could be wrong.

[bodybump]

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Do you really need to use loc tite when adding/removing a link? I see lots of threads about hat type to use but none on if this is really necessary...

Thanks Guys,
Adam

Onlyy if your screwing around adam...

[George Ab]

I've never used it and have never had a screw loosen up on me. That is not saying it the best method.

[Zed Homme]

This is the first time I have ever heard of someone using loctite on a watch. That doesnt mean that I think one way or another about using it fwiw....

[gelshocker]

RSC will liberally apply loctite if necessary. You'll find out when you try to unscrew the pin. Cheers,

[MortgageGuy]

Originally Posted by gelshocker

RSC will liberally apply loctite if necessary. You'll find out when you try to unscrew the pin. Cheers,

Yeah, they were tight, I needed to warm the one up with a lighter but I got it

The loc tight must be a white color substance I saw on the screws, i put them back in and it was still on there so I am sure it is just fine.

As others have said I would think it is overkill but you can never be too safe I suppose

[Chris B]

I never used thread-lock up until a couple of months ago when my TT GMTc unexpectedly slipped off my wrist & bounced on the bedroom carpet!

Thankfully no harm done but that could have been a lot worse, took ages to find the screw-pin as well.

Applied the gunk to my other watches pronto

[MagedMS]

Using Loctite will not harm.. as it's an extra safety for keeping the bracelet's screws tight.. I use Loctite 222 that it's a medium strength thread locker (purple color) and let you remove your screws later without any heating or special tools, just using screwdriver.. Here is a useful link to how to apply Loctite and maintain your bracelet: http://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm

[George Ab]

Originally Posted by MagedMS

Using Loctite will not harm.. as it's an extra safety for keeping the bracelet's screws tight.. I use Loctite 222 that it's a medium strength thread locker (purple color) and let you remove your screws later without any heating or special tools, just using screwdriver.. Here is a useful link to how to apply Loctite and maintain your bracelet: http://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm

Good input. Although, I do not personally use on stainless. Per my Rolex certified watchmaker, RSC does recommend its use.

[Colnago]

Never used it in 23 years......I always check the pins when I wash my watch, just by running my finger tips over the bracelet edges, if the pins are backing out I suppose I would feel it then....I haven't yet but I will continue checking this way

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by Colnago

Never used it in 23 years......I always check the pins when I wash my watch, just by running my finger tips over the bracelet edges, if the pins are backing out I suppose I would feel it then....I haven't yet but I will continue checking this way

Exactly what I do mate!

[JUSTROLEXES]

You don"t need it Adam...

[clarencek]

I remember looking at my sub once and saw one of the screws protruding out from the bracelet.

Since then, I always use it. Better safe than sorry and it only takes a few seconds to apply.

[sheldonsmith]

I have had DateJust screws on a jubilee bracelet loosen up. The Deep Sea recommends Loctite on the screw that holds the clasp. If you use LocTite, be sure to use the correct type. (more info at http://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm#loctite)

-Sheldon

[Subfiend]

I have never used it in 20 years but I just bought some on Saturday to use on my TT Blue Sub. I used the watch for diving last month and I was shocked the next morning when the bracelet popped off in the car. It scared the h*ll out of me.

[David Woo]

By the way, loctite now also comes in a tape, easier to apply to threads:
http://www.useloctite.com/tape/
DW

[ersnyder]

I've never used it but I check my bracelet pretty frequently.

[sea-dweller]

I've had one of the link screws back out on my 116200 DJ, but secured them tightly. I put a tiny drop of Loctite on the screws for extra security. No other issues to speak of on my other Rolexes.