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NitroRacer · 17 January 2010, 03:56 AM

Is it ok to use on the screws? I have an annoying one on my DJ bracelet that keeps coming loose in the Chicago winters. I'd rather not have the watch slip off my wrist and crash onto the concrete... It's an M so it's not old-can't figure out why it won't stay put.

petesjag · 17 January 2010, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by NitroRacer

Is it ok to use on the screws? I have an annoying one on my DJ bracelet that keeps coming loose in the Chicago winters. I'd rather not have the watch slip off my wrist and crash onto the concrete... It's an M so it's not old-can't figure out why it won't stay put.

I would have the AD take a look or a watchmaker....to be sure....

Jocke · 17 January 2010, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by NitroRacer

Is it ok to use on the screws? I have an annoying one on my DJ bracelet that keeps coming loose in the Chicago winters. I'd rather not have the watch slip off my wrist and crash onto the concrete... It's an M so it's not old-can't figure out why it won't stay put.

Yes you should use it but just make sure to get right. 222 or 223 will be fine.

Jocke

Safetrends · 17 January 2010, 04:01 AM

Use the mild Locktight not the red one.

padi56 · 17 January 2010, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by petesjag

I would have the AD take a look or a watchmaker....to be sure....

Cannot see why its a screw and I would have thought that nearly every one knows how to use a screw driver.After all its not rocket science to loosen or tighten a screw just use a tiny amount of locktite 222 or 223 on the thread only.

sheldonsmith · 17 January 2010, 04:56 AM

This stuff..

From http://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm#loctite

"The intent for using LocTite is to insure the screw threads do not become loose during normal wear. The trick to using LocTite is to only get the liquid on the threads, and not the screw shaft. Just use a little LocTite as you do not want any liquid to get into the link hole when the screw is reinstalled. LocTite in the link hole will make the link become stiff.
[Note: This is LocTite 222 that is in a red bottle, with blue/purple fluid. The image does not capture the blue-ish fluid]"

-Sheldon

Tools · 17 January 2010, 05:49 AM

Here is a tip though..

Use a toothpick and put a tiny amount inside the female threads....

That way, when you push the screw through the bracelet, it won't leave any trailing loctite and gum up inside the through hole..

I think that we are seeing more screws come loose with the new solid bracelet because the through hole now hugs the sides of the screw and as the bracelet flexes, it will apply pressure (torque) to loosen them...

petesjag · 17 January 2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Cannot see why its a screw and I would have thought that nearly every one knows how to use a screw driver.After all its not rocket science to loosen or tighten a screw just use a tiny amount of locktite 222 or 223 on the thread only.

Im no do it yourself kind of guy...wish I was...I always manage to scratch up the screws or ruin the threads....dont take any chances anymore!!

DDG · 17 January 2010, 12:14 PM

My wife has a stainless lady's Datejust with an engine turned bezel and Oyster bracelet. Just this evening I had to add a link for her. When I tightened the screw up snug, it pinched the sides against the center link so that it would not flex. I put a little Loctite on the female threads and tighned it just enough that it still flexes on the screw, but no more. It will not come out with the Loctite on the threads. One thing to remember is to put it on the flemale threads only. If you put it on the male threads, it will drag off into the bore in the link, and once it sets up, the link will not flex.

Cato · 17 January 2010, 02:05 PM

I had a problem of screws working their way out when I just got my DJ. Back then I was one of those guys who freaked out over little details. I was like "I paid thousands of dollars for perfection, WTF?" Anyway I used some blue loctite and the screws hold fine. I was even able to size the watch when winter came around. With loctite, remember, less is more! Just a tiny dab will do 'ya!

ParisDakarBmw · 17 January 2010, 02:10 PM

This was a very useful thread! Thanks guys!

Alcan · 17 January 2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Use a toothpick and put a tiny amount inside the female threads.....

Great tip, Larry.

Now, about that chilli recipe you sent me.............

Tools · 17 January 2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Great tip, Larry.

Now, about that chilli recipe you sent me.............

I thought I heard about a little "extra" global warming up there in the frozen north..........

17 January 2010, 03:56 AM	#1
NitroRacer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago Watch: M SS WG DJ OYSTER Posts: 175	Loctite Is it ok to use on the screws? I have an annoying one on my DJ bracelet that keeps coming loose in the Chicago winters. I'd rather not have the watch slip off my wrist and crash onto the concrete... It's an M so it's not old-can't figure out why it won't stay put.

17 January 2010, 04:56 AM	#6
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,811	This stuff.. From http://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm#loctite "The intent for using LocTite is to insure the screw threads do not become loose during normal wear. The trick to using LocTite is to only get the liquid on the threads, and not the screw shaft. Just use a little LocTite as you do not want any liquid to get into the link hole when the screw is reinstalled. LocTite in the link hole will make the link become stiff. [Note:* This is LocTite 222 that is in a red bottle, with blue/purple fluid. The image does not capture the blue-ish fluid]"* -Sheldon __________________

17 January 2010, 05:49 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,208	Here is a tip though.. Use a toothpick and put a tiny amount inside the female threads.... That way, when you push the screw through the bracelet, it won't leave any trailing loctite and gum up inside the through hole.. I think that we are seeing more screws come loose with the new solid bracelet because the through hole now hugs the sides of the screw and as the bracelet flexes, it will apply pressure (torque) to loosen them... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

17 January 2010, 04:01 AM	#4
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	Use the mild Locktight not the red one.

17 January 2010, 12:14 PM	#9
DDG Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Dennis Garrett Location: Land of Oz Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 405	My wife has a stainless lady's Datejust with an engine turned bezel and Oyster bracelet. Just this evening I had to add a link for her. When I tightened the screw up snug, it pinched the sides against the center link so that it would not flex. I put a little Loctite on the female threads and tighned it just enough that it still flexes on the screw, but no more. It will not come out with the Loctite on the threads. One thing to remember is to put it on the flemale threads only. If you put it on the male threads, it will drag off into the bore in the link, and once it sets up, the link will not flex.

17 January 2010, 02:05 PM	#10
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	I had a problem of screws working their way out when I just got my DJ. Back then I was one of those guys who freaked out over little details. I was like "I paid thousands of dollars for perfection, WTF?" Anyway I used some blue loctite and the screws hold fine. I was even able to size the watch when winter came around. With loctite, remember, less is more! Just a tiny dab will do 'ya!

17 January 2010, 02:10 PM	#11
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	This was a very useful thread! Thanks guys!

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