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lordcon · 3 October 2012, 12:48 AM

Hi everyone,

A while back I bought a pre-owned Milgauss and over the course of resizing the bracelet, the removable link screws have gotten chewed up from using the incorrect screwdriver size. Im trying to source replacement link screws and i know Ofrei sells them. He has a bunch of different sizes (http://www.ofrei.com/page938.html) but i am unsure what size is for full size Oyster bracelets (specifically Milgauss). Does anyone know what the proper diameter, length and tap size for milgauss link screws are?

much appreciated.

-j

handsfull · 3 October 2012, 02:27 AM

Don't go aftermarket, get them at an AD....they were 10.00 a piece last year.

lordcon · 3 October 2012, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by handsfull

Don't go aftermarket, get them at an AD....they were 10.00 a piece last year.

Sorry, $10 each is outrageous. id rather pay that price for a handful of them.

TattooedGQ · 3 October 2012, 02:46 AM

I'd rather pay $10 for the RIGHT screws for my Milgauss, instead of $2 for the generics. IMO a few bucks, is it worth it to know I have the right fasteners.

lordcon · 3 October 2012, 02:50 AM

Just interested in the specific size if anybody knows, thanks.

TSW · 3 October 2012, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lordcon

Sorry, $10 each is outrageous. id rather pay that price for a handful of them.

Each to their own i guess.

lordcon · 3 October 2012, 08:49 PM

guess i could always measure one....

caryyee · 3 October 2012, 08:59 PM

Aren't the screws milled individually to each link? I've read on other threads that some screws that have been replaced don't sit flush?? Please correct me if I'm wrong?

Psmith · 3 October 2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by caryyee

Aren't the screws milled individually to each link? I've read on other threads that some screws that have been replaced don't sit flush?? Please correct me if I'm wrong?

This can happen - it's best to keep the screw pin with the link it was 'born' with. Bracelets are finished (and refinished) with the pins in place, so there can be very small variations in length. After I have a bracelet resized, I check the pins with a loupe (I know, I know...) and swap around as required until they are all nice and flush... but then I am very fussy...

Oh, and don't forget a tiny drop of Loctite (221 or 222) to the link threads

lordcon · 3 October 2012, 10:21 PM

maybe ill just wait until it needs to be serviced and let the RSC replace them.

3 October 2012, 12:48 AM	#1
lordcon "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: MD, USA Watch: 16600 SD_Z serial Posts: 309	bracelet screws for milgauss? Hi everyone, A while back I bought a pre-owned Milgauss and over the course of resizing the bracelet, the removable link screws have gotten chewed up from using the incorrect screwdriver size. Im trying to source replacement link screws and i know Ofrei sells them. He has a bunch of different sizes (http://www.ofrei.com/page938.html) but i am unsure what size is for full size Oyster bracelets (specifically Milgauss). Does anyone know what the proper diameter, length and tap size for milgauss link screws are? much appreciated. -j

3 October 2012, 02:46 AM	#4
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	I'd rather pay $10 for the RIGHT screws for my Milgauss, instead of $2 for the generics. IMO a few bucks, is it worth it to know I have the right fasteners. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

3 October 2012, 02:27 AM	#2
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	Don't go aftermarket, get them at an AD....they were 10.00 a piece last year.

3 October 2012, 02:50 AM	#5
lordcon "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: MD, USA Watch: 16600 SD_Z serial Posts: 309	Just interested in the specific size if anybody knows, thanks.

3 October 2012, 08:49 PM	#7
lordcon "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: MD, USA Watch: 16600 SD_Z serial Posts: 309	guess i could always measure one....

3 October 2012, 08:59 PM	#8
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	Aren't the screws milled individually to each link? I've read on other threads that some screws that have been replaced don't sit flush?? Please correct me if I'm wrong?

3 October 2012, 10:21 PM	#10
lordcon "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: MD, USA Watch: 16600 SD_Z serial Posts: 309	maybe ill just wait until it needs to be serviced and let the RSC replace them.

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