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Frederic Becker · 21 December 2013, 11:03 AM

I ordered the proper screwdriver from Rolex (through a AD) for removing links on a Sub C. Can anyone provide any additional advice for the actual screw removal process? I see some use steam to soften the loctite but was thinking I would run that link under hot water. Also I know I need three links removed so what's the best method to have the clasp centered? Obviously I could just make the links equal but still wanted to ask. Thanks in advance...

Vanessa CW21 · 22 December 2013, 03:28 AM

I doubt hot water will suffice to loosen the Loctite. Read my reply in the other thread: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=328112

Regarding the centering of the links. You most likely will only have one available link to remove at the 6 o'clock side, so you'll have to take 2 from the 12 o'clock side. Start with the link furthest removed from the clasp, to avoid taking a functional link (for the wetsuit ext.) You may be able to set the clasp to the smallest position and just remove 2 links (1 and 1).

Cc1966 · 22 December 2013, 03:48 AM

For heating the screw threads, I use a butane lighter and hold it for 3 seconds. That does the trick to loosen up the Loctite.

rmfnla · 24 December 2013, 04:02 AM

I touch a hot soldering iron to the end of the screw for a second or two; very localized heat.

Centering the clasp usually takes a bit of trial and error so hold off on reapplying the Loctite until you get it the way you want it...

Frederic Becker · 29 December 2013, 04:45 AM

Thanks everyone!

Vanessa CW21 · 29 December 2013, 04:52 AM

You're welcome

21 December 2013, 11:03 AM	#1
Frederic Becker "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 261	Bracelet Link Removal I ordered the proper screwdriver from Rolex (through a AD) for removing links on a Sub C. Can anyone provide any additional advice for the actual screw removal process? I see some use steam to soften the loctite but was thinking I would run that link under hot water. Also I know I need three links removed so what's the best method to have the clasp centered? Obviously I could just make the links equal but still wanted to ask. Thanks in advance...

22 December 2013, 03:28 AM	#2
Vanessa CW21 TechXpert & 2016 Patron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mx Posts: 1,572	I doubt hot water will suffice to loosen the Loctite. Read my reply in the other thread: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=328112 Regarding the centering of the links. You most likely will only have one available link to remove at the 6 o'clock side, so you'll have to take 2 from the 12 o'clock side. Start with the link furthest removed from the clasp, to avoid taking a functional link (for the wetsuit ext.) You may be able to set the clasp to the smallest position and just remove 2 links (1 and 1). __________________ Member# 5731 Instagram: @vanessa.cw21 Watch my Rolex repair video: https://youtu.be/jDnaotCTpTA

22 December 2013, 03:48 AM	#3
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	For heating the screw threads, I use a butane lighter and hold it for 3 seconds. That does the trick to loosen up the Loctite. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

24 December 2013, 04:02 AM	#4
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	I touch a hot soldering iron to the end of the screw for a second or two; very localized heat. Centering the clasp usually takes a bit of trial and error so hold off on reapplying the Loctite until you get it the way you want it... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

29 December 2013, 04:52 AM	#6
Vanessa CW21 TechXpert & 2016 Patron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mx Posts: 1,572	You're welcome __________________ Member# 5731 Instagram: @vanessa.cw21 Watch my Rolex repair video: https://youtu.be/jDnaotCTpTA

29 December 2013, 04:45 AM	#5
Frederic Becker "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 261	Thanks everyone!

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