Removing/Adding links to Speedmaster bracelet

Z900rsdude · Feb 21, 2021

Morning All,

ive been watching a video with regards bracelet resizing on a Speedy(2019) and it looks pretty straight forward, remove both screws and gently push pin out. My question is do any of you use loctite or just a gentle torque of screws as I think the pin takes the bracelet movement so screws shouldn’t loosen??
Any help greatly received as I want to resize myself

Thanks
Simon

amfalconer · Feb 21, 2021

When I did mine, I didn't use any loctite on reassembly, there was a slight smear left on the screws when removed, mines been sized for about 2 years now with no sight of anything loosening.

You can use a bit of heat to loosen the loctite, but I didn't find it necessary.

The screws are in there nice and tight, so make sure that you have the correct screwdriver and ideally some way of keeping the bracelet steady.

Cannot stress the importance of the right size screwdriver (posts on here) as you don't want it jumping out an marring the bracelet links and chewing up the screws.

Few posts on here about the correct size, I used a Wera Kraftform micro 1.8 x.0.3 flat blade from a set I have.

Toad · Feb 21, 2021

I’ve never reapplied loctite and never had any trouble with loosening

Orinoco111 · Feb 21, 2021

I did mine recently with no need for any.

Evitzee · Feb 21, 2021

I use purple loctite, it's low strength and suitable for set screws and similar applications. Easily removed with a screwdriver. It adds security to the situation.

blueteg · Feb 23, 2021

amfalconer
The screws are in there nice and tight, so make sure that you have the correct screwdriver and ideally some way of keeping the bracelet steady.

Cannot stress the importance of the right size screwdriver (posts on here) as you don't want it jumping out an marring the bracelet links and chewing up the screws.

^ THIS x10.
Invest in a good quality screwdriver that is the correct size for your fasteners. I think I paid about $20 for my Bergeon screwdriver for my Speedmaster.
Do you have a watch bracelet vise? That's also a nice piece of equipment to have so you can make sure that the bracelet is not moving around on you, and you can focus your efforts on manipulating the screwdriver for best torque on the fastener and making sure the blade stays engaged with the screw and doesn't jump and wreck the screw head....or worse yet your bracelet.

blueteg · Feb 23, 2021

I didn't use any threadlocker on mine. Too scared that it would leave residue that would be difficult to clean up in/on the female portion of the bracelet and gum up the threads. Worse case scenario once starts to back out, you should have plenty of warning as the fastener makes it way out of the hold and is no longer flush or below flush, with the bracelet.

Removing/Adding links to Speedmaster bracelet

Z900rsdude

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Toad

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Evitzee

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