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boogeze · 17 February 2023, 08:19 AM

I have quite an assortment of screwdrivers, including Bergeon. However, I've yet to find one that fits in a oyster link screw just right. They never seem to fill the slot good enough making it too easy to slip. Those dang 5 digit Rolexes like to have stuck screws in their old age. Which brings me to another question... any tricks for getting a stuck screw to budge?

robinhenrywatches · 17 February 2023, 08:33 AM

I use mid price screwdriver sets, they work well but replace the heads regularly, don’t let them wear out.

A few home tips to help stubborn screws:

Hold the bracelet in one hand and the screwdriver in the other, don’t rest the watch on a flat surface applying downward pressure.

Use a hairdryer to apply heat to loosen loctite.

Place cello tape around the links you are working on incase you do slip.

Good luck.

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boogeze · 17 February 2023, 10:45 AM

good stuff. thank you

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Thegrants82 · 17 February 2023, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by boogeze

I have quite an assortment of screwdrivers, including Bergeon. However, I've yet to find one that fits in a oyster link screw just right. They never seem to fill the slot good enough making it too easy to slip. Those dang 5 digit Rolexes like to have stuck screws in their old age. Which brings me to another question... any tricks for getting a stuck screw to budge?

Heat the screw up with boiling water. Also you could use a lighter to heat it and then wipe off the soot. I’ve used both ways.

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Driver8 · 17 February 2023, 08:57 AM

This is the hollow ground screwdriver I use -

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-sc...tips-included/

Absolutely superb item - the thick barrel makes it dead easy to control, and also to apply a good amount of torque if needs be. I have Bergeon screwdrivers too, but this Horofix one is leagues ahead IMO.

Either hot water or a hair dryer work really well for softening stubborn Loctite.

Alex71168 · 17 February 2023, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Driver8

This is the hollow ground screwdriver I use -

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-sc...tips-included/

Absolutely superb item - the thick barrel makes it dead easy to control, and also to apply a good amount of torque if needs be. I have Bergeon screwdrivers too, but this Horofix one is leagues ahead IMO.

Either hot water or a hair dryer work really well for softening stubborn Loctite.

How do you get that in the uk as it seems to be US based, I have burgeon but getting a good hollow ground tip is hard

Driver8 · 17 February 2023, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex71168

How do you get that in the uk as it seems to be US based, I have burgeon but getting a good hollow ground tip is hard

I just ordered it and they posted it to me. I think Esslinger stopped international shipping during Covid and not sure if they’ve restarted, but I bought mine way before Covid happened.

Eric-London · 18 October 2023, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Thegrants82

Heat the screw up with boiling water. Also you could use a lighter to heat it and then wipe off the soot. I’ve used both ways.

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I always use hot water from my Zip tap. Can't go wrong.

cdmorenot · 17 February 2023, 08:50 AM

Panerai 1.6mm screwdriver with cut-out works best. A bunch of them on eBay - I had a screw on my Sub that refused to move. Put the bracelet in boiling water for a few seconds.

boogeze · 17 February 2023, 10:46 AM

good stuff. thank you

Devildog · 17 February 2023, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cdmorenot

Panerai 1.6mm screwdriver with cut-out works best. A bunch of them on eBay - I had a screw on my Sub that refused to move. Put the bracelet in boiling water for a few seconds.

This - works brilliantly.

The best, bar none, however is the Rolex 2100 tool that originally came with 5 digit Sea Dwellers.

Its actually nearer 1.7mm if i remember correctly and perfectly designed for Oyster bracelet screws.

boogeze · 17 February 2023, 11:08 AM

thank you!

train-time · 17 February 2023, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

This - works brilliantly.

The best, bar none, however is the Rolex 2100 tool that originally came with 5 digit Sea Dwellers.

Its actually nearer 1.7mm if i remember correctly and perfectly designed for Oyster bracelet screws.

I have the 2100 that came with Sea Dweller. It's very small. The Horofix works better for tight screws. It's bigger and allows for more torque.

Devildog · 17 February 2023, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by train-time

I have the 2100 that came with Sea Dweller. It's very small. The Horofix works better for tight screws. It's bigger and allows for more torque.

For more torque I simply wrap masking/painters tape around the 2100 to increase its diameter (and grip)

Works a treat, costs next to nothing and completely removeable

jmrxtr · 17 February 2023, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cdmorenot

Panerai 1.6mm screwdriver with cut-out works best. A bunch of them on eBay - I had a screw on my Sub that refused to move. Put the bracelet in boiling water for a few seconds.

my go to. they're perfect screwdrivers and they come with purchase

Sunny Arizona · 12 October 2023, 12:29 PM

This

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Originally Posted by cdmorenot

Panerai 1.6mm screwdriver with cut-out works best. A bunch of them on eBay - I had a screw on my Sub that refused to move. Put the bracelet in boiling water for a few seconds.

train-time · 17 February 2023, 09:05 AM

Horofix Screwdriver for Rolex® Watch Bracelet Link Screws with 3 Tips Included

Driver8 · 17 February 2023, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by train-time

Horofix Screwdriver for Rolex® Watch Bracelet Link Screws with 3 Tips Included

That’s exactly the one I posted the link for above.

Great piece of kit.

EEpro · 17 February 2023, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Driver8

That’s exactly the one I posted the link for above.

Great piece of kit.

This one has tips for jubilee and oyster and costs less because it isn't green

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-pr...g-screwdriver/

Mystro · 17 February 2023, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by train-time

Horofix Screwdriver for Rolex® Watch Bracelet Link Screws with 3 Tips Included

^^^This is the one. I have worked on everything from DSSD to BLRO with even the most stubborn link pins looking undamaged.

enjoythemusic · 10 October 2023, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by train-time

Horofix Screwdriver for Rolex® Watch Bracelet Link Screws with 3 Tips Included

^^^ this

worldofoyster · 10 October 2023, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

^^^ this

can't find it on the website anymore

enjoythemusic · 10 October 2023, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by worldofoyster

can't find it on the website anymore

Maybe the green Rolex version is out of stock? Weird as not on Amazon or eBay either. Hmmmm...

This one is different and available.
https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-ge...djusting-tool/

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You could buy the tips and a handle from them.

https://www.esslinger.com/replacemen...t-link-screws/

https://www.esslinger.com/replacemen...t-link-screws/

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RED with four flat blades

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-pr...t-head-blades/

omar-rye · 10 October 2023, 08:23 AM

How do you safely boil, blow dry, or light up a bracelet?

tifosi · 17 February 2023, 09:39 AM

Another rec for the Horofix. That’s what I use.

JoseR · 17 February 2023, 10:52 AM

I used a cigar torch lighter for a few seconds to remove a screw.

No problem.

EaglePilot · 17 February 2023, 11:51 AM

I bought a Horofix from Esslinger to size the bracelet (jubilee) of my GMT BLNR.
Perfect screwdriver, no scratches on my GMT bracelet. But I checked the screwdriver before use for magnetics (Lepsi iphone app) and it was magnetized! So I bought a cheap demagnetizer and solve the problem instanly before use it on the watch!

DaytonaAllDay · 17 February 2023, 11:53 AM

Hands down Rolex Ref. 2100. Albeit never used by me, the Horofix is probably fine too.

LFFL · 17 February 2023, 11:57 AM

Will the linked horofix screw driver work on older (5-digit) oyster bracelets as well?

Devildog · 17 February 2023, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LFFL

Will the linked horofix screw driver work on older (5-digit) oyster bracelets as well?

Yes

17 February 2023, 08:19 AM	#1
boogeze 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: USA Posts: 97	Best screwdriver for Oyster link screws? I have quite an assortment of screwdrivers, including Bergeon. However, I've yet to find one that fits in a oyster link screw just right. They never seem to fill the slot good enough making it too easy to slip. Those dang 5 digit Rolexes like to have stuck screws in their old age. Which brings me to another question... any tricks for getting a stuck screw to budge?

17 February 2023, 08:57 AM	#5
Driver8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,874	This is the hollow ground screwdriver I use - https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-sc...tips-included/ Absolutely superb item - the thick barrel makes it dead easy to control, and also to apply a good amount of torque if needs be. I have Bergeon screwdrivers too, but this Horofix one is leagues ahead IMO. Either hot water or a hair dryer work really well for softening stubborn Loctite. __________________ Rolex - 116710BLNR : 116610LN : 116622 : 116334 : 14060M (Plus - Glashutte Original, Breitling, Omega, IWC, Tag Heuer, Doxa, Sinn, Seiko, G-Shock + micros)

17 February 2023, 08:50 AM	#9
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,694	Panerai 1.6mm screwdriver with cut-out works best. A bunch of them on eBay - I had a screw on my Sub that refused to move. Put the bracelet in boiling water for a few seconds. __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

17 February 2023, 09:39 AM	#25
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Another rec for the Horofix. That’s what I use. __________________ Russ

17 February 2023, 10:52 AM	#26
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,271	I used a cigar torch lighter for a few seconds to remove a screw. No problem. __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

17 February 2023, 08:33 AM	#2
robinhenrywatches 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Real Name: James Location: UK/Europe Posts: 376	I use mid price screwdriver sets, they work well but replace the heads regularly, don’t let them wear out. A few home tips to help stubborn screws: Hold the bracelet in one hand and the screwdriver in the other, don’t rest the watch on a flat surface applying downward pressure. Use a hairdryer to apply heat to loosen loctite. Place cello tape around the links you are working on incase you do slip. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 February 2023, 10:45 AM	#3
boogeze 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: USA Posts: 97	good stuff. thank you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[/QUOTE]

17 February 2023, 10:46 AM	#10
boogeze 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: USA Posts: 97	good stuff. thank you

17 February 2023, 11:08 AM	#12
boogeze 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: USA Posts: 97	thank you!

10 October 2023, 08:23 AM	#24
omar-rye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Underground Posts: 2,653	How do you safely boil, blow dry, or light up a bracelet?

17 February 2023, 11:51 AM	#27
EaglePilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex Posts: 52	I bought a Horofix from Esslinger to size the bracelet (jubilee) of my GMT BLNR. Perfect screwdriver, no scratches on my GMT bracelet. But I checked the screwdriver before use for magnetics (Lepsi iphone app) and it was magnetized! So I bought a cheap demagnetizer and solve the problem instanly before use it on the watch!

17 February 2023, 11:53 AM	#28
DaytonaAllDay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Chris Location: Dallas Watch: All Daytonas Posts: 164	Hands down Rolex Ref. 2100. Albeit never used by me, the Horofix is probably fine too.

17 February 2023, 11:57 AM	#29
LFFL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Submarine Posts: 376	Will the linked horofix screw driver work on older (5-digit) oyster bracelets as well?

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