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juani · 17 February 2016, 07:53 PM

Hi all, could I have your recommendations on a make and size of screwdriver for sizing my Gmt Blnr and Sub 116613Lb.

Many thanks in advance

JEIS · 17 February 2016, 09:00 PM

I went to my local AD here i Copenhagen with the same question. they sold me a Panerai screwdriver, that fits perfectly

Otherwise you need to look for a hollowground screwdriver online

doozyj · 17 February 2016, 09:12 PM

1.6mm I believe.

GB-man · 17 February 2016, 11:15 PM

1.6 mm cut-out is best to avoid stripping the screw. Try eBay. ~15 bucks.

fskywalker · 17 February 2016, 11:24 PM

Buy a Bergeon screwdriver set, good investment on this hobby 😉

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Cryten · 17 February 2016, 11:49 PM

1.6mm and It needs to be hollow ground, those Bergeon sets aren't. If you use a standard straight tip you'll mar the screw heads.

josephvman · 18 February 2016, 12:20 AM

Buy a Sea Dweller tool, it's absolutely the correct size and the other end of it has a pin that makes pushing the screws out from the other side of the bracelet very easy after you've unscrewed it completely. Nothing better!

PanosI · 18 February 2016, 12:29 AM

Do yourself a favor and buy a Panerai screwdriver (1.6mm).

It's a perfect fit for the oyster bracelet's screws and here is why :

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Michael M. · 18 February 2016, 01:44 AM

The best screw driver hands down for sizing is the Rolex Sea-Dweller tool kit screw driver. It never mangles screw heads and is machined to fit perfectly into the screw slot.

REFZ · 18 February 2016, 02:49 AM

Do a search on the forums there are tons of topics about this subject.

KBM · 18 February 2016, 02:56 AM

Here you go:

http://www.panatime.com/scexoemcocue.html

Justinmg · 18 February 2016, 03:00 AM

Iv had a Bergeon screw driver 1.60mm but the tips on those will mess up the screws, like said above if you do a search it's been discussed a lot. I just ordered the ones from Ofrei.com MSA 01.201-160 New Swiss Made Deluxe Ball Bearing and MSA 01.202-T160 Replacement Curvature Blade For Deluxe Ball. A lot of people recommended them so I'm gunna try this.

ratty · 18 February 2016, 03:11 AM

A couple of people have mentioned 'Hollow ground'. I haven't heard this before. Can someone please explain what this means ?

Many thanks

SemperFi · 18 February 2016, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratty

A couple of people have mentioned 'Hollow ground'. I haven't heard this before. Can someone please explain what this means ?

Many thanks

The screwdriver head is flat instead of V shaped and sits more securely in the channel of the screw preventing it from being marred or stripped.

juani · 18 February 2016, 05:17 AM

Many thanks everyone for your recommendations

Memphis · 18 February 2016, 06:26 AM

Wow, never knew about hollow ground. ADs sized for me and I never looked back so I never researched. I always thought it was a regular screw driver.

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Kneecough · 22 February 2016, 11:07 PM

Panerai screw driver works perfect for Rolex. No need to spend $150+ on the sea dweller tool.

Also, I got an OEM Panerai screwdriver from my AD for cheaper than the OEM "replica" one listed above.

HogwldFLTR · 23 February 2016, 04:36 AM

How about for a Jubilee bracelet?

Jocke · 23 February 2016, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

How about for a Jubilee bracelet?

1,2mm is the one you need.

crowncollection · 23 February 2016, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

How about for a Jubilee bracelet?

Here you go

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HogwldFLTR · 23 February 2016, 06:14 AM

So between oyster and jubilee 1.2/1.4 and 1.6 should cover it? Thanks! Which is the right answer for the jubilee, btw?

Jocke · 23 February 2016, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

So between oyster and jubilee 1.2/1.4 and 1.6 should cover it? Thanks! Which is the right answer for the jubilee, btw?

I use 1,2mm to Jubilee and 1,6mm to Oyster. Bergeon have no 1,3mm and 1,4mm don't fit to Jubilee.

kingSubTT · 23 February 2016, 06:49 AM

This is a wonderful thread.

Partagas · 23 February 2016, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

So between oyster and jubilee 1.2/1.4 and 1.6 should cover it? Thanks! Which is the right answer for the jubilee, btw?

Recently tried to determine the proper size for Jubilee...here's what I posted in another thread.
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=348705

Quote:

Well, another update. Turns out that the screws in my SS Datejust Jubilee (P serial #, Ref 16220 are apparently 1.3mm, but my new DateJust (116231) Random serial will take the 1.4mm Bergeon screwdriver.

So in my experience, and older Jubilee bracelet (P series purchased in '01) is apparently not the same screw size as my brand new Jubilee bracelet . YMMV.

treblarefils · 23 February 2016, 09:03 AM

I have tried that ebay cheapo 1.6 hollow ground screwdriver for sub/panerai do not buy it it is a waste of money the tip bent on one use and is of extremely poor quality you can tell just by looking at it is not good. The tip fit perfectly but it is made of pot metal anything requiring any sort of torque will bend the tip. Go horotec bergeon or even oem rolex tool. The panerai oem tool is still very expensive. I have the horotec and it is of excellent quality and similar cost to these chinese tools on ebay even.

HogwldFLTR · 24 February 2016, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

I use 1,2mm to Jubilee and 1,6mm to Oyster. Bergeon have no 1,3mm and 1,4mm don't fit to Jubilee.

Thanks so much, Jocke, I appreciate the input.

17 February 2016, 07:53 PM	#1
juani "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: juan Location: Malaga Watch: 114060,126613LB, Posts: 180	Screwdriver size Hi all, could I have your recommendations on a make and size of screwdriver for sizing my Gmt Blnr and Sub 116613Lb. Many thanks in advance

17 February 2016, 11:15 PM	#4
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	1.6 mm cut-out is best to avoid stripping the screw. Try eBay. ~15 bucks. __________________

17 February 2016, 11:24 PM	#5
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,589	Screwdriver size Buy a Bergeon screwdriver set, good investment on this hobby 😉 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

18 February 2016, 02:49 AM	#10
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	Do a search on the forums there are tons of topics about this subject. __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

23 February 2016, 04:36 AM	#18
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	How about for a Jubilee bracelet? __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

17 February 2016, 09:00 PM	#2
JEIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Copenhagen Watch: 216570, 114060 Posts: 5	I went to my local AD here i Copenhagen with the same question. they sold me a Panerai screwdriver, that fits perfectly Otherwise you need to look for a hollowground screwdriver online

17 February 2016, 09:12 PM	#3
doozyj "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Los Angeles Watch: DSSD Posts: 201	1.6mm I believe.

17 February 2016, 11:49 PM	#6
Cryten "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrafirma Posts: 2,655	1.6mm and It needs to be hollow ground, those Bergeon sets aren't. If you use a standard straight tip you'll mar the screw heads.

18 February 2016, 12:20 AM	#7
josephvman Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 808	Buy a Sea Dweller tool, it's absolutely the correct size and the other end of it has a pin that makes pushing the screws out from the other side of the bracelet very easy after you've unscrewed it completely. Nothing better!

18 February 2016, 12:29 AM	#8
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Do yourself a favor and buy a Panerai screwdriver (1.6mm). It's a perfect fit for the oyster bracelet's screws and here is why : Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 February 2016, 01:44 AM	#9
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	The best screw driver hands down for sizing is the Rolex Sea-Dweller tool kit screw driver. It never mangles screw heads and is machined to fit perfectly into the screw slot.

18 February 2016, 02:56 AM	#11
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,386	Here you go: http://www.panatime.com/scexoemcocue.html

18 February 2016, 03:00 AM	#12
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO Posts: 3,353	Iv had a Bergeon screw driver 1.60mm but the tips on those will mess up the screws, like said above if you do a search it's been discussed a lot. I just ordered the ones from Ofrei.com MSA 01.201-160 New Swiss Made Deluxe Ball Bearing and MSA 01.202-T160 Replacement Curvature Blade For Deluxe Ball. A lot of people recommended them so I'm gunna try this.

18 February 2016, 03:11 AM	#13
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,644	A couple of people have mentioned 'Hollow ground'. I haven't heard this before. Can someone please explain what this means ? Many thanks

18 February 2016, 05:17 AM	#15
juani "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: juan Location: Malaga Watch: 114060,126613LB, Posts: 180	Many thanks everyone for your recommendations

18 February 2016, 06:26 AM	#16
Memphis Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Connecticut Watch: 116610LN Posts: 448	Wow, never knew about hollow ground. ADs sized for me and I never looked back so I never researched. I always thought it was a regular screw driver. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 February 2016, 11:07 PM	#17
Kneecough "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,792	Panerai screw driver works perfect for Rolex. No need to spend $150+ on the sea dweller tool. Also, I got an OEM Panerai screwdriver from my AD for cheaper than the OEM "replica" one listed above.

23 February 2016, 06:14 AM	#21
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	So between oyster and jubilee 1.2/1.4 and 1.6 should cover it? Thanks! Which is the right answer for the jubilee, btw? __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

23 February 2016, 06:49 AM	#23
kingSubTT "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Watch: SmurfDaytonaBLNR Posts: 682	This is a wonderful thread. __________________ White Daytona 116520, Sub 116619LB, GMT II BLNR

23 February 2016, 09:03 AM	#25
treblarefils "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: ILLST8 Posts: 209	I have tried that ebay cheapo 1.6 hollow ground screwdriver for sub/panerai do not buy it it is a waste of money the tip bent on one use and is of extremely poor quality you can tell just by looking at it is not good. The tip fit perfectly but it is made of pot metal anything requiring any sort of torque will bend the tip. Go horotec bergeon or even oem rolex tool. The panerai oem tool is still very expensive. I have the horotec and it is of excellent quality and similar cost to these chinese tools on ebay even.

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