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26 February 2018, 08:28 AM | #1 |
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Correct screwdriver
I wasn't sure which screwdriver I should order to remove a link on a Jubilee bracelet on a Datejust 41? Would it work on an Oyster bracelet too?
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7 March 2018, 10:31 PM | #2 |
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Hi, I have exactly the same question and
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Most large hardware stores carry a small screwdriver set made by Stanley if I recall
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8 March 2018, 08:44 PM | #5 |
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1.20mm watchmakers screwdriver. Remember to scratch the old loctite off from thread of the screw and apply new one to the thread in the link! Not in the screw. if you apply the loctite to the screw it well end inside the link when inserting the screw.
All oyster bracelet links screws are 1.60mm wide. |
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This is the Rolex issued booklet that comes with their bracelet sizing kit. It covers everything you're likely to need to know about adjusting bracelets and in particular, the correct screwdriver size.
Chekout the bacelet code and look it up in the booklet. Follow the instructions especially regarding loctite. It's important to use the right bit size. Too small and you can quite easily mess up the head -- too big, and you'll damage the links. A hollow ground bit is the easiest and safest type. https://www.minus4plus6.com/images/R...ng_Booklet.pdf Edit - if that exact bracelet isn't in the booklet, best to measure the screwhead as accurately as you can with calipers. |
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My Victorinox swiss knife comes with a nicely machined screwdriver that stays on the corkscrew and fits like a glove into my Explorer II, bracelet ref. 78790. If one has jittery hands, best is to cover the link in question with some tape.
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9 March 2018, 07:25 AM | #9 |
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link correction:- (link provided earlier may not work)
http://www.minus4plus6.com/images/Ro...ng_Booklet.pdf Thinking about it, I think the jubilee bracelets have a smaller screw than the Oyster ones so do check the code. Best of luck - it isn't as scary as it's sometimes made to sound |
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Thanks for sharing the information. Next time I have to change a link I may give it a shot.
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26 March 2018, 11:49 AM | #12 |
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https://minus4plus6.com/bracelet_kit.php
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BERGEON 1.60mm
I am using this screwdriver for adjusting my SUB / GMT / DSSD
It is 1.60 mm size and made by BERGEON (Swiss Made) , I guess this is one of the best tools made for watches, the screwdriver feels heavy and sturdy and very precise. Note: the screwdriver ships with 2 extra tips that can be changed when the original wears out.
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To answer the OPs question from 2 months ago. The jubilee will use a 1.4mm screwdriver and the Oyster uses a 1.6mm. It is not recommended that you use either on both since both are not congruent. The best solution is to purchase both sizes so that you dont mar the screw heads from using the incorrect size screwdriver.
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This is correct for the jubilee but not the oyster.
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1.6 screwdriver T-shape sharpened.
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