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Old 8 January 2011, 04:55 PM   #1
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How hard is it to remove links on Sub-C?

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Old 8 January 2011, 05:01 PM   #2
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As long as you have the correct size screw driver, it's extremely simple!
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Old 8 January 2011, 05:04 PM   #3
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Probably a good idea to use locktite also.
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Old 8 January 2011, 05:05 PM   #4
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Here is a great link to a "How to".......
Go to the 2nd post!!!!

This is a great thread made up by one of TRF's moderators, Larry!
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=44158
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Old 8 January 2011, 05:12 PM   #5
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Old 8 January 2011, 06:00 PM   #6
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Warm up the bracelet with a hair dryer before you start in order to soften the loctite.

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Old 9 January 2011, 04:49 AM   #7
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Not too hard to remove a Oyster link. I use the SeaDweller screwdriver found on the Bay as it is the only screwdriver that I have found that fits Oyster screws perfectly; it has a flat edge at the end of the blade unlike jewelers screwdrivers.


Loctite is also a good idea. Be sure to use LocTite 222 that is in a red bottle, with blue/purple fluid. The image does not capture the blue-ish fluid.

I have a DIY posted at http://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm#SD and http://www.minus4plus6.com/bracelet.htm#remove

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Old 9 January 2011, 05:22 AM   #8
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Whats the purpose with loctite?
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Old 9 January 2011, 05:45 AM   #9
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Whats the purpose with loctite?
To prevent the thread from coming loose.
There are different grades of loctite.

From memory, i think the 221 is for watch use...
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Old 9 January 2011, 05:45 AM   #10
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To prevent screws from backing out, especially the one that connects the clasp to the bracelet (has been known to back out).

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