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13 October 2011, 03:13 AM | #1 |
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Watch fell off wrist, screw came out
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My 2 week old DJ2 fell off my wrist during a meeting. The screw came off the bracelet. I screwed it back in. Is Loctite required? Should I be concerned. I got a new scratch on the clasp but I feel better now that the first scratch is made and will not stress about future ones. I hope this doesn't happen again |
13 October 2011, 03:17 AM | #2 |
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I would suggest to use either very small dab of purple loctite or clear nail polish on the screw thread to prevent it from coming off again.
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13 October 2011, 03:24 AM | #3 |
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Would I put it on the screw and just screw it in? Thanks
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13 October 2011, 03:32 AM | #4 |
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Did you buy from an AD? If you did there I no way I wouldnt make a big deal about it to them. Especially since it was damaged in the fall and might have suffered internal movement damage that you're not aware of yet.
If you didnt buy from an AD I would still be wanting to talk to the seller about it. |
13 October 2011, 03:32 AM | #5 |
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That should do just fine.
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13 October 2011, 03:36 AM | #6 |
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I bought it at an AD. I'll put loctite and check the watch for issues
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13 October 2011, 03:37 AM | #7 |
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Loctite 221
Dip the end of screw Screw in Done! |
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Loctite 221
Dip the end of screw Screw in Done! |
13 October 2011, 03:47 AM | #9 |
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This is exactly what needs to be done. There is something about the new generation of bracelets. I lost my SubC, exact same thing, a screw came undone in the bracelet. Luckily I found the watch in my bed and the screw under the bed. I had a screw come half-undone on the DSSD. Loctite is is from now on.
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13 October 2011, 04:00 AM | #10 |
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13 October 2011, 04:00 AM | #11 |
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Would this work
http://m.canadiantire.ca/mt/www.cana....jsp?locale=en |
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Curious...Was it a screw that was removed previously (you or dealer) or a screw that was secured at the factory? |
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13 October 2011, 04:05 AM | #14 |
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Screwed by factory I believe
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13 October 2011, 04:08 AM | #15 |
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13 October 2011, 04:13 AM | #16 |
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My IIc has one screw that edges out of the bracelet over time. I've had to screw it in twice now. I think I'm gonna have to get some of this locktite stuff.
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13 October 2011, 04:16 AM | #17 |
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Anyone with a ceramic bezel watch that has the new bracelet, and had it resized at some point, should secure those screws with Loctite (hence, only a small dip at the top of the screw - don't put too much!)
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Hell, 5k for a watch and you need loctite to stop it falling apart.......shouldn't happen....should it ?
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13 October 2011, 04:34 AM | #20 |
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Sure, but I'd be hacked off if the door fell off my new lambo....point is a rolex bracelet should not fall off, (fit for purpose?) if it needs glue then surely it should be glued during manufacture and way before you part with your 5k....
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13 October 2011, 04:41 AM | #21 |
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Agreed, but then again who is going to quality check the AD bracelet re-sizing dude after he had done the re-sizing?!?
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13 October 2011, 04:43 AM | #22 |
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Comparing a screw coming out of a Rolex bracelet to a door falling off of a Lamborghini or Ferrari is not even close to the same thing. There is nothing wrong with using a dab of loctite. this is a common issue and not worth making a huge deal about it. The OP stated it's just a small scratch and scratches will happen anyway. If it was major damage that's one thing but a small scratch is another. I personally don't think that's the ADs fault either unless they took links out to size the watch.
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Your original statement stated that you were surprised by the use of Loctite, I am saying many top notch manufactures may use Loctite.... and for good reason! |
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new solid midlink oysters are prone to this symptoms the bracelets are just to rigid and let the screws turn out , had same issue w my daytona , rsc loctited all the screws since that full peace
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Screw the scratch..i would not want to see my face with embarrasment as my Rolex fell off my wrist in front of everyone....I can see the "I knew it was a fake Rolex" look from coworkers ha ha.
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13 October 2011, 05:22 AM | #26 |
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Very scary but I can also imagine your coworkers faces were that to happen in front of them priceless!
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13 October 2011, 05:31 AM | #27 |
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For clarification I add loctite on thread then screw in or in hole after? Thansk
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13 October 2011, 05:36 AM | #28 |
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Some like to place it on the threads, some like to place it in the hole. Just be certain to use a tiny, tiny amount. The purple 221/222 low strength locitite is preferred.
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13 October 2011, 05:37 AM | #29 |
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I personally would NOT do it this way because the loctite can stiffen the link if any additional rubs off the screw and onto the link when placing in the hole. I would use a toothpick and dab it into the loctite solution. Then place this dab into the hold the screw goes into... This way you place the screw into the link, its hits the loctite at the exact place it is needed and no stiff links with loctite where it should be
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imagine losing it in grass where you dont hear it fall
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