Loose bracelet pins

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Hi guys,
I recently had my 97 Bond Bracelet refurbished with new pins from the omega Boutique but I am still concerned with losing a pin ( I recently lost my Bond Chronograph whilst riding my motorbike due to a faulty pin).
I was wondering if there is any way to seal the holes where the pins slide in?
Anyone have any ideas?
thx...

[doc_colton]

Locktite?

[WyoWatch]

Wax of some sort?

[Perdu]

That's the first time I've ever heard of pins coming out. They are usually much safer than screws. Maybe you can get your bracelet ultrasonically cleaned once a year. This will stop the build up of material that can wear the pins. you can check the pins once every five years or so. It's very unlikely that it will happen again if you keep the bracelet clean. Sorry you had that bad experience.

[Awesome Jim]

You can't Loctite pins as they have no threading. An unofficial but effective way to fix the removable pins is to take them out, put a very slight bend in the middle and hammer them back in.
If you put too much of a bend or lack experience, they can be very hard to get back in without damaging the pin. I've seen it quite a few times, usually after approx 8 years of average wear. Usually you can order a set of new pins, but sometimes the bracelet holes have worn too large.

[Watchmutt]

Loctite makes a sleeve retainer compound for non-threaded pins. Search for Loctite 640.

[Awesome Jim]

Originally Posted by Watchmutt

Loctite makes a sleeve retainer compound for non-threaded pins. Search for Loctite 640.

Interesting! Thank you! Have you tried it? I'm wondering about if it's prone to binding te link up or if there is a trick to applying it on a pin/tube?
Thanks again! J

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Originally Posted by Watchmutt

Loctite makes a sleeve retainer compound for non-threaded pins. Search for Loctite 640.

Hi mate,
thx for that. Have you tried it? We don't have Locktite here in Australia. Is it a glue of some sort?

[Transient]

Originally Posted by Awesome Jim

Interesting! Thank you! Have you tried it? I'm wondering about if it's prone to binding te link up or if there is a trick to applying it on a pin/tube?
Thanks again! J

Just found Loctite Sleeve Retainer 640 in Sydney and have just ordered some. Can you give me some advise as to how to apply it to the pin?

[watchnut.com]

Originally Posted by Awesome Jim

Interesting! Thank you! Have you tried it? I'm wondering about if it's prone to binding te link up or if there is a trick to applying it on a pin/tube?
Thanks again! J

I would be curious to know the same thing. I can't imagine a way to apply it to a pin and tube without the Loctite binding to the link surface as well.

[Kringkily]

I wouldn't use loctite on a link and pin set up as the whole set up rotates unlike a screw where the threads can be stationary and the links rotate only on the center link area. Best thing to do would be to check using a link remover to see how firmly in place each link / pin is, then replace parts as necessary to ensure it's function.

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doing a bit of research and I don't think Loctite 640 is the way to go as I don't want to seal the pins in the thread, i just want to seal the holes, like a 'cap'.
I have a clear epoxy that will withstand water and heat. i will put it in a syringe and attempt to seal the hole. If it works I will be happy. I use all my Omegas and losing my Chrono has really made me paranoid about these pins....

[Transient]

Originally Posted by Kringkily

I wouldn't use loctite on a link and pin set up as the whole set up rotates unlike a screw where the threads can be stationary and the links rotate only on the center link area. Best thing to do would be to check using a link remover to see how firmly in place each link / pin is, then replace parts as necessary to ensure it's function.

Hi George,
yep did that, in fact I got my whole bracelet refurbished, all the pins were changed and tightened, as well as the clasp, and then everything was polished. But the bracelet is 15 years old and the tubes are not 'round' anymore, they are a bit stretched, hence my concern....