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straighttea · 19 January 2012, 09:41 PM

as above, I am trying to resize my daytona, but the screws seems to be too tight, are there any ways to loosen the screws please.

dddrees · 19 January 2012, 09:57 PM

Is it possible someone has applied some loctite to these screws, or is this a new watch where it has never been resized before?

It might help to soak the bracelet in some warm water if this is the case.

kkwn98 · 19 January 2012, 11:12 PM

If loctite is involved, you'll need to heat the screws in question. Short of going to an watchmaker, you can always try using a hair dryer - this should do the trick. But don't force it, as you'll risk damaging the screw heads.

Tools · 20 January 2012, 02:35 AM

Exactly.. heat is the unlocker for loctite.. Rolex uses it on all of the bracelet screws.

If you notice, the screws do not clamp anything together, so they do not need to be installed tightly.. they are just a rod that the links "float" on.

Because they do not have any clamping force, they need to be locked in place with some loctite..

Lion · 20 January 2012, 02:42 AM

Larry and everyone else thanx for the info.....good to know!!!

SoftwareDrone · 20 January 2012, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Exactly.. heat is the unlocker for loctite.. Rolex uses it on all of the bracelet screws.

If you notice, the screws do not clamp anything together, so they do not need to be installed tightly.. they are just a rod that the links "float" on.

Because they do not have any clamping force, they need to be locked in place with some loctite..

THIS is why I love this forum!!

Casey VP-26 · 20 January 2012, 03:23 AM

Very Very Important to use the correct size screwdriver. ,

X2Coach · 20 January 2012, 03:28 AM

I wish I would have known this a couple of days ago. It took an act of God just to get one screw out. I still need to get another link out so I will try the hair dryer thing. Thanks.

mike · 20 January 2012, 03:33 AM

As mentiones run warm water on it for 30 seconds or so.

handsfull · 20 January 2012, 04:20 PM

A soldering iron is efficient if applied to the link screw end.....

nch209 · 20 January 2012, 04:37 PM

I have been down the road of destroying a screw in order to remove it... heat, proper tool, and still had to fight to remove it! I simply destroyed it, but took my time to NOT damage the link, and simply bought a new one to replace it. (This was on a NEW GMT2c)

omegabenz · 20 January 2012, 04:47 PM

One of my links is so tight on the new oyster bracelet that it still squeaks. Soon enough, maybe it will go away. Try the warm water, or hold the link only above some steam. You don't want to steam your case unnecessarily. Be careful with the soldering iron...

cmnfahad · 20 January 2012, 07:15 PM

If your watch is new, it is normal

I've been through the same difficulty withe my 115200

but with a good screwdriver issue is resolved

19 January 2012, 09:41 PM	#1
straighttea Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 97	bracelet screws too tight as above, I am trying to resize my daytona, but the screws seems to be too tight, are there any ways to loosen the screws please.

19 January 2012, 09:57 PM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Is it possible someone has applied some loctite to these screws, or is this a new watch where it has never been resized before? It might help to soak the bracelet in some warm water if this is the case. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 January 2012, 02:35 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	Exactly.. heat is the unlocker for loctite.. Rolex uses it on all of the bracelet screws. If you notice, the screws do not clamp anything together, so they do not need to be installed tightly.. they are just a rod that the links "float" on. Because they do not have any clamping force, they need to be locked in place with some loctite.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

20 January 2012, 02:42 AM	#5
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Larry and everyone else thanx for the info.....good to know!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

20 January 2012, 04:37 PM	#11
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	I have been down the road of destroying a screw in order to remove it... heat, proper tool, and still had to fight to remove it! I simply destroyed it, but took my time to NOT damage the link, and simply bought a new one to replace it. (This was on a NEW GMT2c) __________________ nch209

19 January 2012, 11:12 PM	#3
kkwn98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 788	If loctite is involved, you'll need to heat the screws in question. Short of going to an watchmaker, you can always try using a hair dryer - this should do the trick. But don't force it, as you'll risk damaging the screw heads.

20 January 2012, 03:23 AM	#7
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,671	Very Very Important to use the correct size screwdriver. ,

20 January 2012, 03:28 AM	#8
X2Coach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 6	I wish I would have known this a couple of days ago. It took an act of God just to get one screw out. I still need to get another link out so I will try the hair dryer thing. Thanks.

20 January 2012, 03:33 AM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	As mentiones run warm water on it for 30 seconds or so.

20 January 2012, 04:20 PM	#10
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	A soldering iron is efficient if applied to the link screw end.....

20 January 2012, 04:47 PM	#12
omegabenz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: 209 Watch: 116400GV, o2531.80 Posts: 240	One of my links is so tight on the new oyster bracelet that it still squeaks. Soon enough, maybe it will go away. Try the warm water, or hold the link only above some steam. You don't want to steam your case unnecessarily. Be careful with the soldering iron...

20 January 2012, 07:15 PM	#13
cmnfahad "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: jeddah Posts: 188	If your watch is new, it is normal I've been through the same difficulty withe my 115200 but with a good screwdriver issue is resolved

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