steel bracelet problems

[Satnik71]

I have bought a couple of reps with steel bracelets Rolex GMT ceramic, planet ocean and unfortunately I have trouble with the pins/screwes which keep falling out (particularly if i do some physical activity causing lot of vibration - such as skiing).

I understang that this is a common problem but I would still kindly ask senior member for advice:

- Is this typical error, should one preferebly buy watches with rubber/lether instead of steel?

- are there any known methods of checking with supplier (choosing type of bracelet, choosing right supplier, ask particular questions) to determine the quality before ordering

- once that watch is received what can/or is usually done to prevent bracelet from falling apart

- are there brands/suppliers/produceres which are known for better quality of bracelets?

regards and thanks in advance

satnik

[ranisavage]

My bracelet on the gmt master IIc fell apart during a weding when i was clapping. It wasn't the screws that held the pins in place it was the pins that hold the top parts of the bracelet together. I am sending it back with the watch since there was a problem with it but you could always try and take the bracelet apart if a part comes off easy then locktite the pins back in. I tried fixing it that way but decided it's probably better off to replace it. It was hard to get it undone after the locktite.

[rek001]

Use Loctite Blue on the screws and don't screw them down super tight.

You should be able to un-screw them if necessary without any trouble.

[jfreeman420]

Yes Loctite works, but it is better to just wear a casio while skiing..........