Loose Screw - how did this happen and what should I do?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by scoot4nat

What do we think here? Should I take it to my AD? Or order some screwdrivers. If so which ones? And should I keep wearing it or put it away. It’s just over a year old.



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What do I think anyone who wants to go to a AD to tighten a screw must have a screw lose themselves.All screws work the same they either tighten or unscrew and its a very simple task to just tighten a screw unless you have lost the use of your fingers and wrist.All bracelet screws should be checked by the owner on a regular basis to check for tightness, as like all screws in bracelets with the link friction and movement can unscrew.

[FreshPrince14]

See to it with a lump hammer.

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[REFZ]

What have you done with the center links of the bracelet?
I ask this because they look scratched but in a uncommon pattern.

[iheartrolexx]

easy fix, use a steel hammer to push it back in

[scoot4nat]

Thank you for the helpful replies - I will be passing my AD today and will pop in and have it seen to.

Thank you also to the humorous replies - I considered taking a hammer to it but I couldn’t find one heavy enough.

Originally Posted by Cryten

Unfortunately we now have an entire generation of people who are completely helpless and have to have everything done for them, even something as mind numbingly simple as tightening a screw.

How these people manage to feed themselves is a complete mystery.

This reply however is utterly ridiculous. I could respond with some disparaging comment about an entire generation who can only pass judgement on others while being misinformed, ignorant and rude. But I wont because that would also be inaccurate and I’m sure that most people are not like this.




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[pkincy]

No reason not to buy a set of jewelers screwdrivers. I got my set from Amazon for about $10. It came with proper screwdrivers in sizes 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8. Different bracelets need different sizes both within Rolex and with other watchmakers. At one time I found a wonderful table that had each Rolex bracelet model listed and the size of the proper screwdriver for it listed. If anyone has that book marked please post it here.

[pkincy]

Found it:


From minus4plus6.com where our friend has posted all sorts of Rolex reference material including the Rolex Bracelet Sizing Manual from the Rolex Bracelet Sizing Kit.

[GONZO2LR]

common sense....some have it....some don't...hahaha

[asiparks]

Originally Posted by jrs146

I would recommend this screwdriver. It’s s perfect fit for Rolex links. It also comes with a spring bar pusher end.

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-sc...t-link-screws/

a $40 screwdriver ? wow.

[jrs146]

Originally Posted by asiparks

a $40 screwdriver ? wow.

Yeah but it’s a perfect fit. The tip is specifically designed for Rolex links. It grips well in the screw. It grips well in your hand so you don’t slip. It’s got enough torque to get through loctite without having to heat it up. A well made $40 tool for a $10,000+ watch seems reasonable to me.

[214270Explorer]

I wonder if the OP is having some fun with us?

I so . . . .

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by Mrpupsi

It amazes me how some people manage to tie their shoe laces in the morning after reading some of the questions in these threads

Ever heard of slip on loafers?

[mjclark32]

You can use clear nail polish if you're in a pinch. I used it on my sub years ago (3-4 probably at this point) and haven't had a problem since

[Pauln]

Originally Posted by Xtralarg

Get some thread lock, and screw it back in.

This.

[Amg7861]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Looks as if it has been previously damaged.



As has been said ‘screw it back in’.

What part of the pic makes you think that it’s damaged?


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[BillA]

Originally Posted by marcjvr

i’m quite shocked that people are recommending you go to an ad to get it resolved.

Just buy the right screwdriver and some loctite and take care of it yourself. It is so ridiculously easy.

+1

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by padi56

What do I think anyone who wants to go to a AD to tighten a screw must have a screw lose themselves.All screws work the same they either tighten or unscrew and its a very simple task to just tighten a screw unless you have lost the use of your fingers and wrist.All bracelet screws should be checked by the owner on a regular basis to check for tightness, as like all screws in bracelets with the link friction and movement can unscrew.

[whitelightning]

I see the OP is in Glasgow so be sure to get a metric screwdriver.

[Seemematt]

This happened to me and my watch fell off my hand and I didn’t even know it. Someone thankfully told me my watch was on the floor


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[scoot4nat]

All sorted. AD inspected it and tested the rest of the screws.

I’ll invest in some tools for any future issues though.

Thanks again everyone.


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[Tools]

Originally Posted by scoot4nat

All sorted. AD inspected it and tested the rest of the screws.

I’ll invest in some tools for any future issues though.

Thanks again everyone.

Glad it's sorted.

Just as many who wear eye glasses keep a screwdriver around for those small screws, so should we be prepared for some routine checks and tweaks with our watches.

[RyanJ]

Originally Posted by Cryten

Unfortunately we now have an entire generation of people who are completely helpless and have to have everything done for them, even something as mind numbingly simple as tightening a screw.

How these people manage to feed themselves is a complete mystery.

There are plenty of people in all generations like this.

It is easy to blame others and forget what our own generations have done.

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by Tools

Glad it's sorted.

Just as many who wear eye glasses keep a screwdriver around for those small screws, so should we be prepared for some routine checks and tweaks with our watches.

If one washes his watch on a daily or somewhat regular basis, it is very easy when drying the watch with a towel to see if any bracelet pins are backing out.
BTW my eyeglasses (Silhouettes) have no screws whatsoever to worry about.

[exador]

Take into nearest AD and while you're there, ask to try on that BLRO in their window.

Oh wait...

[Pilliam]

I have a silly question: why the loctite? Is that a necessary element? I had this happen to me recently and I just screwed it back in with an eyeglass screwdriver. It's been fine since.

[John45]

Originally Posted by pmk416

I have a silly question: why the loctite? Is that a necessary element? I had this happen to me recently and I just screwed it back in with an eyeglass screwdriver. It's been fine since.

Google is another great tool to learn to use.....

[e dantes]

The low-strength loctite will require a little more torque to start to back itself out. It will stay much better than just screwing it in. The low-strength means you will be able to get it out without a problem. The high-strength loctite will not be fun to undo.

[sillo]

Originally Posted by Cryten

Unfortunately we now have an entire generation of people who are completely helpless and have to have everything done for them, even something as mind numbingly simple as tightening a screw.

Ah the old "my generation is better than yours" argument.

[SeaAndSky]

Originally Posted by asiparks

a $40 screwdriver ? wow.

A quick Google search tells me the OP can get a set of high quality Bergeon screwdrivers for 11 bucks. It seems pretty obvious to me. If you find a loose screw, screw it in and carry on.
"Keep wearing it?" With a loose bracelet screw? You have more money than me.

[denmanproject]

I was out for lunch with a (non-wis) friend of mine who also owns a GMT2, he was telling me how one of his bracelet screws keeps coming loose so he just keeps tightening it with his fingernail lol, he was probably doing this for months

As it turned out we were heading to an AD after lunch so I had my guy there fix him up but I wonder how long he would have kept doing that

I had the screwdriver at home but the AD was closer