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Old 22 January 2020, 04:50 AM   #1
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Loclite: necessary?

Hi all,

Quick question. I recently picked up my OP 36 from a Chronext boutique.

The guy there took out a link but didn't use Loclite when putting the bracelet back together. And now I'm a little worried that he should of.

Would you recommend that I visit a Rolex store and ask them to put some on? Is Loclite really that necessary?

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Old 22 January 2020, 05:33 AM   #2
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Loctite is recommended and used by Rolex.

The screws are just studs, they don't clamp or hold anything in place so can work loose from time-to-time.

No, it is not "necessary", but you should check your screws more frequently if without it.
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Old 22 January 2020, 09:08 AM   #3
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Its advisable but not critical. I didn't use it for years, but I do now.
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Old 22 January 2020, 09:15 AM   #4
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Be careful of the type of Loctite you use. I use the purple (low strength).


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Old 22 January 2020, 09:22 AM   #5
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Between a friend and I we both had a screw back out on us in the last month.

Each of us noticed before the watch dropped to the ground.

Loctite “221” or “222” Whatever you can get your hands on.
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Old 22 January 2020, 10:58 AM   #6
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I would get my hands on some ASAP, until then, just keep an eye on it


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Old 22 January 2020, 11:09 AM   #7
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Be careful of the type of Loctite you use. I use the purple (low strength).


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This is great advice.
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Old 26 January 2020, 11:45 PM   #8
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I have always serviced and fitted my band and never used loctite - for over 30 years - and never had an issue. I checked them now and then and after reading about screws backing out I will check them more often. I even bought some loctite but have not used it yet?
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Old 27 January 2020, 03:54 AM   #9
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I have always serviced and fitted my band and never used loctite - for over 30 years - and never had an issue. I checked them now and then and after reading about screws backing out I will check them more often. I even bought some loctite but have not used it yet?
A lesson preferred to be learned from others.
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Old 27 January 2020, 05:51 AM   #10
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I have always serviced and fitted my band and never used loctite - for over 30 years - and never had an issue. I checked them now and then and after reading about screws backing out I will check them more often. I even bought some loctite but have not used it yet?
I would also wait using it after I lost my watch

(There is a reason that Rolex qualified watchmakers use it and it's Rolex standard procedure )
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I had a screw that kept coming loose on my Explorer bracelet. It wasn’t much, maybe an 1/8 of a turn or so. I put just a drop of the low strength Loctite on the female thread and it has worked like a charm. Thanks TRF for the great knowledge.
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Old 29 January 2020, 04:11 PM   #12
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It takes about a couple seconds to add loctite to the screw.

How long does it take you to make the $ amount needed to repair or replace your watch?
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Old 29 January 2020, 04:36 PM   #13
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I can usually remove a screw that has been loctited by Rolex (without using heat) and have found that there is enough residual loctite to hold it when screwed back in.

Ymmv.
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