Sub C Bracelet question

[KBM]

Evening, Gals and Guys,

I have a couple of questions for you regarding the Sub C bracelet and screws:

1) In the pictures below, are the screws circled in red completely removable? I ask because, upon making some bracelet adjustments at home, particularly the screw circled in the first picture (the one holding the half link to the clasp link) did not want to come out - it came about halfway out, but no more, and I didn't want to force it before asking here.

2) Altough I tried the search function and looked in the for sale section (watch parts sub forum), I could not find anyone selling genuine Rolex screws. From what I gather, the Sub C bracelet uses ref. 32-20687 screws, right? Does anyone know where I can find these for sale?

3) Lastly, if the original genuine screws cannot be found, where is the most reputable place to buy replacement screws? I have heard of cousins.uk, and confirmed that they have generic Rolex screws for sale. Are these any good? Here is the link:

https://www.cousinsuk.com/catalog/10...=s19193#select

When buying generic screws, these don't usually refer to the original Rolex part number, but to the size of the screws in mm. Can anyone confirm the exact size in mm for the Sub C screws?

As always, thanks a lot!

[Tools]

Rolex doesn't put any fake screws in their watches.. they all come out..

Rolex doesn't sell parts to the general public but many Dealers with a watchmaker on staff can replace a missing screw reasonably.

[Old Expat Beast]

I was quoted about us$65 for a replacement link and screw at the Hong Kong RSC a few weeks ago, so they will sell you parts, at least in this neck of the woods. My bracelet was short one link, so you'd have to trade the old link in or take it out before you visit.

[accce]

Just push it from the hole on the other side.

[KBM]

Originally Posted by Tools

Rolex doesn't put any fake screws in their watches.. they all come out..

Rolex doesn't sell parts to the general public but many Dealers with a watchmaker on staff can replace a missing screw reasonably.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I was quoted about us$65 for a replacement link and screw at the Hong Kong RSC a few weeks ago, so they will sell you parts, at least in this neck of the woods. My bracelet was short one link, so you'd have to trade the old link in or take it out before you visit.

Good info, appreciate it!

Originally Posted by accce

Just push it from the hole on the other side.

Does this mean that all those circled screws are meant to come out and were just being stubborn? I wouldn't want to force them out if they are not supposed to do so.

[KBM]

Update: upon further examining the bracelet, I noticed that the links adjacent to the clasp do not have a hole on the "bottom" side of the screw. Would this be an indication that the screws in these specific links are not supposed to come out?

[navydoc]

They still come out just like the others but they are shorter an thus don't go all the way through.

[zeroshiki]

They are harder to come out because of the loctite applied, use a small pliers to pull the screws out. Carefully.

[KBM]

Originally Posted by navydoc

They still come out just like the others but they are shorter an thus don't go all the way through.

Originally Posted by zeroshiki

They are harder to come out because of the loctite applied, use a small pliers to pull the screws out. Carefully.

Great, thanks a lot for the replies!

[navydoc]

Also, you might try soaking the bracelet in hot water for a bit before trying to remove the screws. It will loosen the locktite.

[kilyung]

Heat up the screw with a lighter and it'll come out. Then wash it to remove the soot.

[KBM]

Originally Posted by navydoc

Also, you might try soaking the bracelet in hot water for a bit before trying to remove the screws. It will loosen the locktite.

Good idea. I'll shop around our sales corner to see if anyone has some genuine screws that I can purchase as well.

[KBM]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Heat up the screw with a lighter and it'll come out. Then wash it to remove the soot.

Also a good idea, thanks, Mike!

My main concern was that, because these screws seem different than the rest (no "pin-like" hole on the bottom part of the link), they weren't supposed to be removed. Since this is not the case, I feel more comfortable trying to adjust the bracelet to the exact fit I want.

[Cc1966]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Heat up the screw with a lighter and it'll come out. Then wash it to remove the soot.

I would add to heat for 3-4 seconds on the threaded side.

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by Cc1966

I would add to heat for 3-4 seconds on the threaded side.

You'll get better heat conduction on the screw head in this case. Where there's a hole on the opposing side, you'd want to heat that side then.

[Cc1966]

Originally Posted by kilyung

You'll get better heat conduction on the screw head in this case. Where there's a hole on the opposing side, you'd want to heat that side then.

Spot on! Thanks for clarifying my response.