R0NiN Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 So I've got a cheap GMT II and one of the screws is stripped out in the bracelet. Now because of how little this guy cost ($68 shipped) normally I'd just look to get a better rep but this was the first automatic Rolex rep I ever got so it has sentimental value. Any suggestions on repairing the link? Should I just glue the screw in? Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 I can dig out a spare for you R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Is it 20 MM? I also have a spare (albeit not correct for the period) Jubilee or "Riveted" Oyster bracelet if you need it. S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 If you had a lathe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0NiN Posted December 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Wow, that's really generous guys! I would of course pay you for shipping and if you wanted something for the bracelet that would be fine too. What info would you need on the watch to tell if you've a got a band that will fit? Do you need pics? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Are there *any* threads left at all? Is it the bracelet (female) that's stripped or the screw (male) end? A couple of things come to mind. You can try some Loctite in there, it can fill damaged threads a *little* and might hold it together. Or you can put a drop of superglue in there and assemble it... sometimes that stuff works great. Or not. If you're really at wit's end, sometimes it works to crush the threaded end of the screw just a little, making sure not to booger up the threads too much. That turns a circular threaded shaft into an oval threaded shaft with a larger primary axis/diameter ... and sometimes that's just enough to grab and then a drop of Loctite will complete it. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 So have you resolved the problem.. do you need a link and screw?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homecd Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 lani, shundi, you guys are very kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0NiN Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Great ideas, but no, not resolved, I would love a new link and screw, Lani should I PM you? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Great ideas, but no, not resolved, I would love a new link and screw, Lani should I PM you? Thanks! 10-4 you need the link with the inner sectioned polished?? I picked them up.. standing by for your needs. AC/L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0NiN Posted December 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 I think I just need a normal link all brushed, no polish,I have a red/blue bezel GMT II. I'm happy to pay for postage and whatever you want for the link, should I send you my address? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 I think I just need a normal link all brushed, no polish,I have a red/blue bezel GMT II. I'm happy to pay for postage and whatever you want for the link, should I send you my address? Thanks! Sheesh R.. ya pm'd me.. shoulda reminded me .. my brain memory storage is running on reserve .. post a pic of the bracelet so we're on the same page please.. AC/L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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