Adjusting a screw in bracelet

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Re: Adjusting a screw in bracelet

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JAFO wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 8:33 pm And why doesn't everyone make quick release bracelets and straps.
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Congratulations on your lovely new watch, Lindsey, and well done on sorting out the bracelet! :thumbup:

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Cheers Steve - happy Hogmanay! :cheers:
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Happy to see you got it all worked out Lindsey!! :thumbup:
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Thanks for your help Kip! Happy Hogmanay! :D
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Delighted you got it all sorted Lindsey.
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I'm not sure why screws are regarded as preferable to friction pins. I've had screws loosen and fall out of 3 separate bracelets, fortunately with no consequences, but have never had an issue with a friction pin.
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Re: Adjusting a screw in bracelet

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I just watched Jenni Elle's last video of 2020, which was a Q&A and question number 1 ending up being about loc-tited screws, and pins and collars - bracelet difficulties in general.
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Re: Adjusting a screw in bracelet

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JAFO wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 8:33 pm
Why on earth do people think they need loctite on bracelet screws.
calamitus wrote: Fri Jan 01, 2021 10:21 am I've had screws loosen and fall out of 3 separate bracelets, fortunately with no consequences, but have never had an issue with a friction pin.
This is why. Because screws can loosen and disappear if not properly installed. A thread locker, such as a Loctite 242 or 243 is sufficient for long term holding power of the screws yet is usually easily removed. Any bracelet adjustment should be accompanied by reuse of Loctite on the reused screws upon reassembly.
calamitus wrote: Fri Jan 01, 2021 10:21 am I'm not sure why screws are regarded as preferable to friction pins. I've had screws loosen and fall out of 3 separate bracelets, fortunately with no consequences, but have never had an issue with a friction pin.
"Friction pins" are not as durable long term on a watch bracelet. The collar tends to open up over prolonged use. The pin and collar setup tends to collect more dirt and "body cheese" than a screwed bracelet. Of course these issues are usually more of an issue with those that tend to wear only one watch. We multiple watch owners tend to rotate wear and clean our watches regularly.
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