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roadrunner117 · 16 December 2021, 01:19 AM

I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on a full white-gold piece, and one of the things I noticed was that the link screws do not go all the way to the other end of the link. In other words, the female end is closed from the outside on the other side of the link. Normally, on stainless models, I would heat the female end with a blow dryer in order to loosen the loctite, since you can easily see the other end of the screw. On full gold models, would you still recommend using a blow dryer on the closed female end of the link, even though the end of the screw can't be seen? Would this even be effective at loosening the loctite at all?

envuks · 16 December 2021, 01:36 AM

Yes. My understanding is that the same process applies to PM. You’ll just want to be extra gentle not to force the screw if it still feels tight. Remember, you’re using a steel tool on a gold screw. Be gentle and go slow

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inadeje · 16 December 2021, 02:09 AM

I had a couple of WG Rolex and simply removed screws as I would a SS version. The key is the flat head 0.6 screwdriver. I uses the OEM panerai screwdriver which is am exact fit.

m j b · 16 December 2021, 06:34 AM

I have a heat gun (think melting shrink wrap) that I use as it gets it much hotter, much quicker than a hair dryer. Other than that, yeah, go for it and be sure to use a properly sized screwdriver.

amanbra · 16 December 2021, 07:03 AM

I resized my Plat DD, the screws look fine and better than SS screws done by the AD. My only advice is go slow and use the correct tool. I got the horofix rolex tool off esslinger.

VegasBaby · 16 December 2021, 07:16 AM

Carefully!!!!!

joli160 · 16 December 2021, 09:42 AM

I always use a lighter, PM or SS

16 December 2021, 01:19 AM	#1
roadrunner117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Posts: 85	Advice on removing link screws from full gold bracelet I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on a full white-gold piece, and one of the things I noticed was that the link screws do not go all the way to the other end of the link. In other words, the female end is closed from the outside on the other side of the link. Normally, on stainless models, I would heat the female end with a blow dryer in order to loosen the loctite, since you can easily see the other end of the screw. On full gold models, would you still recommend using a blow dryer on the closed female end of the link, even though the end of the screw can't be seen? Would this even be effective at loosening the loctite at all?

16 December 2021, 01:36 AM	#2
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	Yes. My understanding is that the same process applies to PM. You’ll just want to be extra gentle not to force the screw if it still feels tight. Remember, you’re using a steel tool on a gold screw. Be gentle and go slow Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

16 December 2021, 02:09 AM	#3
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	I had a couple of WG Rolex and simply removed screws as I would a SS version. The key is the flat head 0.6 screwdriver. I uses the OEM panerai screwdriver which is am exact fit. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

16 December 2021, 06:34 AM	#4
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,221	I have a heat gun (think melting shrink wrap) that I use as it gets it much hotter, much quicker than a hair dryer. Other than that, yeah, go for it and be sure to use a properly sized screwdriver. __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

16 December 2021, 09:42 AM	#7
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	I always use a lighter, PM or SS __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

16 December 2021, 07:03 AM	#5
amanbra "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Graham Location: Aus Posts: 2,449	I resized my Plat DD, the screws look fine and better than SS screws done by the AD. My only advice is go slow and use the correct tool. I got the horofix rolex tool off esslinger.

16 December 2021, 07:16 AM	#6
VegasBaby Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 356	Carefully!!!!!

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