Safe to do it on our own?

[topaz]

Hi all,

If we need to adjust the size of the watch, do you all think it is safe to do it on our own?

If yes, do we use metal screwdrivers or plastic ones?
If plastic ones, where can we find them in Singapore?

Thanks

[redneckk]

i do it on my own all e time. using metal screwdrivers. so far so good. but that's just me. if u not confident then maybe ask someone else to help. haha.

[Watcha]

It is quite safe with a proper screw driver.
I don't think there is any plastic one. If have then I have not seen yet.

The only issue is to be careful not to slip. It will scratch your bracelet.
Some people will use tape to protect.

Slipping usually caused by overly tight screws.
Which can be seen from RSC work. screw tip out from the bracelet.

[taxico]

the nearest thing to a "perfect screw driver" is the one that comes with the SD as it was made for DIY resizing...

others also recommend loctite!

[dongfang richard]

just by using a rather reasonable set of small metal screw drivers and the clasps, just use a small thumb thack to adjust clasp.

can get them in sim lim tower or other cheap shops.

This is how i adjust my bracelets.

[seiko.citizen]

i dont recommend cheap screw drivers, as they may slip and disfigure both the screw head and the actual driver. if want to buy tools, please buy the better alternatives.

if removing screw link, recommend a bottle of locktite it helps to stop the screw slowing undoing itself, also helps you not to overtighten the screw

when it comes to tools; when something is cheap, something is usually missing. i remember working on my suspension before, the 16mm socket from reputable brands fitted like a glove. perfect fit everytime. those sockets from dubious sources (usually free! ) just cannot make it. these days, i have a boxes of tools sorted into premium and standard when working on not so important projects, the standard tools are good enough; however when working on precision projects, ill grab the premium set

[topaz]

i dont recommend cheap screw drivers, as they may slip and disfigure both the screw head and the actual driver. if want to buy tools, please buy the better alternatives.

if removing screw link, recommend a bottle of locktite it helps to stop the screw slowing undoing itself, also helps you not to overtighten the screw

when it comes to tools; when something is cheap, something is usually missing. i remember working on my suspension before, the 16mm socket from reputable brands fitted like a glove. perfect fit everytime. those sockets from dubious sources (usually free! ) just cannot make it. these days, i have a boxes of tools sorted into premium and standard when working on not so important projects, the standard tools are good enough; however when working on precision projects, ill grab the premium set

Hi all,

Good metal screwdrivers of all major small sizes can be gotten, but like all said we must be very careful in case we slip and oops. I thought plastics screwdrivers shd be also available but no so readily i suppose and is that safer if slipped?

Does RSC does the locktite thingy if we send it in for resizing? How do they gauage the tightness of screwing? I know for the case back, there is a measurement of 5 newton metres tightness guage, but the screw? Other watches I had, I just unscrew, adjust and screw it back till it is flushed but never care about tightness measurement.

[Noriki]

You can easily accept the scratches u made if you DIY, if you bring it to a watch maker and they scratch it you also LL have to accept.

So, DIY if you can.

[Watcha]

RSC screw hard and deep.

Too tight for me. Had to let them do as I ask them to break link.

[seiko.citizen]

Hi all,

Good metal screwdrivers of all major small sizes can be gotten, but like all said we must be very careful in case we slip and oops. I thought plastics screwdrivers shd be also available but no so readily i suppose and is that safer if slipped?

Does RSC does the locktite thingy if we send it in for resizing? How do they gauage the tightness of screwing? I know for the case back, there is a measurement of 5 newton metres tightness guage, but the screw? Other watches I had, I just unscrew, adjust and screw it back till it is flushed but never care about tightness measurement.

what the point of plastic screwdrivers? im not sure the torque will be sufficient.

as for locktite, i believe RSC will use locktite when resizing bracelets (at least thats the case here in perth)

as for tension measurement, naa, the technician, will just agar agar tighten. you are holding a bracelet in place, not the san francisco golden bridge

[taxico]

Does RSC does the locktite thingy if we send it in for resizing?

loctite is included within the official rolex dealer's tool kit. google and you will find it the exact type. i don't use any and just tighten mine every few months.

[exxondus]

RSC screw hard and deep.

Too tight for me. Had to let them do as I ask them to break link.

sounds like u have just been 'screwed' by RSC