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1000ftSub · 31 October 2009, 02:40 AM

I was just wondering about this, because they are screws and not pins,could they become undone and fall out? Did anybody have this happen

? thanks!

O and in the name of the post i meant band screws (not brand!)

sandytn · 31 October 2009, 03:01 AM

I did lose a screw once. Fortunately, it happened while I was taking the watch off and the watch was secure in my hands. I lost that screw but AD had spare ones and put it back.

In retrospect, the screw got loose over a period of time since I remember noticing that the screw was bulging out a little for many days before it came out, but I took it lightly.

Bullyterrier · 31 October 2009, 03:05 AM

You mean the screws in the bracelet? They are normally fitted with a thread lock glue applied. I asked the question a while ago because I removed screws and was told they wouldn't undo. I dropped in it to an AD while passing and asked them to fit them with the loctite again anyway.

submariner1 · 31 October 2009, 03:07 AM

easy fix, locktite #221 red bottle

eagle_lex · 31 October 2009, 03:21 AM

my watch guy suggested if you didnt have 221 loctite he uses acrylic nail glue. works great IMO.

padi56 · 31 October 2009, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1000ftSub

I was just wondering about this, because they are screws and not pins,could they become undone and fall out? Did anybody have this happen

? thanks!

O and in the name of the post i meant band screws (not brand!)

Anything that can be screwed in, can unscrew out thats perfectly logical.But myself have never experience any screws coming loose, or falling out, in 30 years of Rolex wearing.

greekbum · 31 October 2009, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Anything that can be screwed in, can unscrew out thats perfectly logical.But myself have never experience any screws coming loose, or falling out, in 30 years of Rolex wearing.

x2

1000ftSub · 31 October 2009, 04:09 AM

Thanks everybody for the quick replys

JJ Irani · 31 October 2009, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Anything that can be screwed in, can unscrew out thats perfectly logical.But myself have never experience any screws coming loose, or falling out, in 30 years of Rolex wearing.

Same here, except some of my own screws!!

1000ftSub · 31 October 2009, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullyterrier

You mean the screws in the bracelet? They are normally fitted with a thread lock glue applied. I asked the question a while ago because I removed screws and was told they wouldn't undo. I dropped in it to an AD while passing and asked them to fit them with the loctite again anyway.

yes, the ones that hold the links in on the bracelet.

rescue7 · 31 October 2009, 04:10 AM

I've never heard of screws coming out, but becoming loose yes. I'd think one would notice an unseated screw.

With the use of loctite #221 it's highly unlikely, if there's a constant vibration then I could see losing a screw.

1000ftSub · 31 October 2009, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rescue7

I've never heard of screws coming out, but becoming loose yes. I'd think one would notice an unseated screw.

With the use of loctite #221 it's highly unlikely, if there's a constant vibration then I could see losing a screw.

I know i would, i look at my watch every minute

thanks for the reply

JJ Irani · 31 October 2009, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1000ftSub

I know i would, i look at my watch every minute

thanks for the reply

....and I betcha you never notice the time!!

calvinlgoh · 31 October 2009, 05:06 AM

Screw came loose once + Tile Floor + 4ft drop = Shattered Crystal

sexner · 31 October 2009, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Same here, except some of my own screws!!

Whew... thanks JJ, I'm glad to see I'm not the only on with a screw or two loose!!

31 October 2009, 02:40 AM	#1
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	can the brand screws come out? I was just wondering about this, because they are screws and not pins,could they become undone and fall out? Did anybody have this happen? thanks! O and in the name of the post i meant band screws (not brand!)

31 October 2009, 03:05 AM	#3
Bullyterrier "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,343	You mean the screws in the bracelet? They are normally fitted with a thread lock glue applied. I asked the question a while ago because I removed screws and was told they wouldn't undo. I dropped in it to an AD while passing and asked them to fit them with the loctite again anyway. __________________ So Mote it be.

31 October 2009, 03:01 AM	#2
sandytn Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Sandy Location: NJ Posts: 713	I did lose a screw once. Fortunately, it happened while I was taking the watch off and the watch was secure in my hands. I lost that screw but AD had spare ones and put it back. In retrospect, the screw got loose over a period of time since I remember noticing that the screw was bulging out a little for many days before it came out, but I took it lightly.

31 October 2009, 03:07 AM	#4
submariner1 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: illinois Posts: 95	easy fix, locktite #221 red bottle

31 October 2009, 03:21 AM	#5
eagle_lex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: Lexington, Ky Watch: AP and Rolex Posts: 541	my watch guy suggested if you didnt have 221 loctite he uses acrylic nail glue. works great IMO.

31 October 2009, 04:09 AM	#8
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	Thanks everybody for the quick replys

31 October 2009, 04:10 AM	#11
rescue7 Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Rescueguy Location: Here Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,129	I've never heard of screws coming out, but becoming loose yes. I'd think one would notice an unseated screw. With the use of loctite #221 it's highly unlikely, if there's a constant vibration then I could see losing a screw.

31 October 2009, 05:06 AM	#14
calvinlgoh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Watch: 118206 - 15200 Posts: 253	Screw came loose once + Tile Floor + 4ft drop = Shattered Crystal

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