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Tunacan26 · 15 August 2011, 02:22 AM

So, had a link put into my Datejust the other week at the local AD. Just noticed this morning that a pin is sticking out, about the width of a fingernail, maybe a bit longer. I have NO watch tools. Should I try to knock this pin back in with regular household tools, or take it back to the AD? Needless to say, I'd be SUPER pissed if I damaged it somehow....

Seems like a small tap or two with a hammer would do the trick, but, I'm a chicken I guess.

I know nothing about loc-tite (spelling correct??), but it seems the AD might not have used any....

Thoughts??

jatco · 15 August 2011, 02:25 AM

Dont know the year of your DJ..but the pin may screw in..not tapped in with a hammer...
Check to see if you see a slot at the end that is protruding..If theres a slot (for a screwdriver) then obviously Do Not tap it in..!!

Tunacan26 · 15 August 2011, 02:41 AM

DUH, screw. Whew....

Took the tip of a steak knife and CAREFULLY screwed it back in. Thanks Thomas!!

Mosco · 15 August 2011, 02:43 AM

Please, Tuna, no hammer!

Get an eyeglass repair kit with a tiny screwdrier, that'll do the trick.

Richard. · 15 August 2011, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tunacan26

DUH, screw. Whew....

Took the tip of a steak knife and CAREFULLY screwed it back in. Thanks Thomas!!

That MAY fix it for good, or it may back out again, so keep an eye on it until you can get a proper job done on it. A proper job means taking the screw right out and applying some locktite to the thread before replacing it.

Tunacan26 · 15 August 2011, 07:51 AM

Richard -- Thanks, I gotta hunch the AD neglected to use any locktite.

ecsub44 · 15 August 2011, 08:08 AM

Catastrophe averted!

dddrees · 15 August 2011, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tunacan26

Richard -- Thanks, I gotta hunch the AD neglected to use any locktite.

Sounds like it. You may either want to get some or take back to your AD when you get a chance.

gwalker · 15 August 2011, 10:01 AM

I would bet that its going to back out again. You will probably need some loctite on the threads to prevent this from happening again.

jatco · 15 August 2011, 10:07 AM

When I adjusted my bracelet..there was still enough loctite on the threads to engage properly...!!!

15 August 2011, 02:22 AM	#1
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	Save me a trip to the AD for a 3 second adjustment???? So, had a link put into my Datejust the other week at the local AD. Just noticed this morning that a pin is sticking out, about the width of a fingernail, maybe a bit longer. I have NO watch tools. Should I try to knock this pin back in with regular household tools, or take it back to the AD? Needless to say, I'd be SUPER pissed if I damaged it somehow.... Seems like a small tap or two with a hammer would do the trick, but, I'm a chicken I guess. I know nothing about loc-tite (spelling correct??), but it seems the AD might not have used any.... Thoughts??

15 August 2011, 02:25 AM	#2
jatco 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 50,540	Dont know the year of your DJ..but the pin may screw in..not tapped in with a hammer... Check to see if you see a slot at the end that is protruding..If theres a slot (for a screwdriver) then obviously Do Not tap it in..!! __________________ . ..- ' A Crown for every achievement '

15 August 2011, 02:43 AM	#4
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Please, Tuna, no hammer! Get an eyeglass repair kit with a tiny screwdrier, that'll do the trick. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

15 August 2011, 08:08 AM	#7
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	Catastrophe averted! __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

15 August 2011, 10:07 AM	#10
jatco 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 50,540	When I adjusted my bracelet..there was still enough loctite on the threads to engage properly...!!! __________________ . ..- ' A Crown for every achievement '

15 August 2011, 02:41 AM	#3
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	DUH, screw. Whew.... Took the tip of a steak knife and CAREFULLY screwed it back in. Thanks Thomas!!

15 August 2011, 07:51 AM	#6
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	Richard -- Thanks, I gotta hunch the AD neglected to use any locktite.

15 August 2011, 10:01 AM	#9
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I would bet that its going to back out again. You will probably need some loctite on the threads to prevent this from happening again.

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