Best tool for link sizing adjustment?

[igbgotiz]

I currently have 2022 daytona and 2021 oyster perpetual 36.

The links are secured by flat head screws, that are too small for any screw driver I have available.

I'd like to check if there's a known tried-and-true screw driver for these links? Also, I cannot quite tell whether 2022 daytona and 2021 oyster perpetual use the same flathead screw, if not, maybe I need two screw drivers.

[KatGirl]

You need a set of precision screw drivers, if you will be sizing bracelets, with screws. Amazon sells cheap watch tools, or, you can over spend and buy screw drivers made specifically for Rolex. Sizes you need are 1.4 mm to 1.6mm.

Kat


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[igbgotiz]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

You need a set of precision screw drivers, if you will be sizing bracelets, with screws. Amazon sells cheap watch tools, or, you can over spend and buy screw drivers made specifically for Rolex. Sizes you need are 1.4 mm to 1.6mm.

Kat


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sounds great! 1.4 for op36 and 1.6 for daytona I presume?

[turfmanjon]

I’ve been using this to size all of my Rolex bracelets for years, including both models you referenced.

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-sc...tips-included/


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[Devildog]

Originally Posted by igbgotiz

sounds great! 1.4 for op36 and 1.6 for daytona I presume?

No, same for both. Oyster bracelets are all the same screw head size.

You need a hollow ground screwdriver. Its actually 1.7mm and the best you can buy is the Rolex 2100 tool that used to come with sea dwellers, but they are expensive.

An option is the Panerai 1.6mm hollow ground and there are others available.

Make sure its hollow ground however.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by igbgotiz

sounds great! 1.4 for op36 and 1.6 for daytona I presume?

If you have a set that includes those two sizes, you’re all set for almost any watch bracelet , of any brand. Some bands, like Omega need 1.8 mm, so just buy a decent set that includes 1.3-1.8, and you’ll be ready for any screw link bracelet.

Kat


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[turfmanjon]

Originally Posted by Devildog

No, same for both. Oyster bracelets are all the same screw head size.

You need a hollow ground screwdriver. Its actually 1.7mm and the best you can buy is the Rolex 2100 tool that used to come with sea dwellers, but they are expensive.

An option is the Panerai 1.6mm hollow ground and there are others available.

Make sure its hollow ground however.

See link I pasted above. This is similar to the 2100 and works great


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[Gearjockey]

Fit oyster perfect and reasonably priced.

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

[joli160]

Don’t use a 1.4 it will damage it.

Note that the screw pins are thread locked from factory. It is wise to break the loctite by heating the female side of the link with a lighter before attempting to unscrew them.

[uansari1]

Originally Posted by turfmanjon

I’ve been using this to size all of my Rolex bracelets for years, including both models you referenced.

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-sc...tips-included/


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This is the way. 1.3/1.4 for jubilee links and 1.6/1.7 for oysters.

[Xky]

https://youtu.be/tBzOE0OuMWM?si=a7ul3fKR9gWccbl_


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[Seo]

Horofix 2100 tool is excellent


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