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koronet-kid · 23 April 2019, 03:08 AM

How do Rolex tighten the screws on the bracelets at the factory, without leaving any trace they have been screwed in?

Also do any of you know of a watch screwdriver that can do the same thing, ie undo a tighten the screws without damaging the screw?

Regards

Sean

Crown & Shield · 23 April 2019, 03:16 AM

I do not know how Rolex does it, but I use their 2100 screwdriver. The tip matches exactly modern Oyster bracelet screws with zero play, and the most important thing is that it is not tapered, so it does not put any stress on the top of the screw head. Mine came with a Sea-Dweller I bought over ten years ago. I believe they do not make them anymore, but I have seen some selling on eBay.

Rocket launcher · 23 April 2019, 03:27 AM

As above the secret is a non tapered screwdriver that fits the slots perfectly

GreatScott · 23 April 2019, 03:30 AM

Horofix has one made for Rolex, hallow point I believe it is called.

Tools · 23 April 2019, 03:31 AM

They screw and unscrew just like any other screw.

If they are loc-tited in, heat softens the loc-tite and they unscrew normally.

No screwdriver will damage them if done properly.

RolexDave68 · 23 April 2019, 03:36 AM

I use an eyeglass screwdriver and if your feeling unsure about scratching the link edges put tape around it

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Rocket launcher · 23 April 2019, 03:40 AM

See this page for info
https://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.php#horotec

Weinboyz · 23 April 2019, 03:43 AM

Here is the link to the Horofix Screw driver for Rolex, it's 1.7

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

BlakeA · 23 April 2019, 04:06 AM

It’s my understanding that this works as well:
https://panatime.com/1-6-oem-cutout-...r-for-panerai/

Cubdrick · 23 April 2019, 04:07 AM

I’m trying to get a better picture of this chart posted in another forum today.

Wedders · 23 April 2019, 07:34 AM

I have a Ducati motorbike and when I am removing any bolts Torx or Allen I round off the heads. I think all screws and bolt heads are made of cheese. They ought to start using steel again.

23 April 2019, 03:08 AM	#1
koronet-kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Location: AT HOME Watch: deep-sea Comex Posts: 672	Bracelet screwdriver question How do Rolex tighten the screws on the bracelets at the factory, without leaving any trace they have been screwed in? Also do any of you know of a watch screwdriver that can do the same thing, ie undo a tighten the screws without damaging the screw? Regards Sean

23 April 2019, 03:31 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	They screw and unscrew just like any other screw. If they are loc-tited in, heat softens the loc-tite and they unscrew normally. No screwdriver will damage them if done properly. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 April 2019, 03:27 AM	#3
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	As above the secret is a non tapered screwdriver that fits the slots perfectly

23 April 2019, 03:30 AM	#4
GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 836	Horofix has one made for Rolex, hallow point I believe it is called.

23 April 2019, 03:36 AM	#6
RolexDave68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Dave Location: Here and There Watch: 116613LN Posts: 2,562	I use an eyeglass screwdriver and if your feeling unsure about scratching the link edges put tape around it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 April 2019, 03:40 AM	#7
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	See this page for info https://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.php#horotec

23 April 2019, 03:43 AM	#8
Weinboyz "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Miami Watch: Not enough Posts: 249	Here is the link to the Horofix Screw driver for Rolex, it's 1.7 https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-sc...t-link-screws/

23 April 2019, 04:06 AM	#9
BlakeA "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tulsa Posts: 268	It’s my understanding that this works as well: https://panatime.com/1-6-oem-cutout-...r-for-panerai/

23 April 2019, 07:34 AM	#11
Wedders "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Somewhere in U.K. Posts: 507	I have a Ducati motorbike and when I am removing any bolts Torx or Allen I round off the heads. I think all screws and bolt heads are made of cheese. They ought to start using steel again.

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