Noob DSSD question

[axisbogner]

I have a Noob DSSD (thanks Angus!) and was wondering what other owners may have done about some of the flaws I've noticed. First, I believe the sapphire may be sitting high. Could an expert here confirm this:

Also, the screws on the band are a bit squirrelly. They counter sink, extend out the back, aren't polished, are loose, etc. I bought some polishing gear for my Dremel. Any suggestions here? I've been thinking about using a smidge of lock-tite on the screw threads to prevent them from falling out.

This picture doesn't quite capture the ugliness. Lastly, does anyone have suggestions on how to waterproof the case? I opened the case back and noticed a rubber seal. Is this good enough? I don't have enough confidence to do the half hour dunk test yet.

Thanks,

- axis

[mikeross]

I know for a fact that on gen rolex's and breitling's that they use a lock tite type of glue on the bracelet screws. When resizing the bracelet on those gens you can see a slight residue on the ends of the screws... this residue is lock tite or something similar.

Sorry cant help you on the other issues your having.

[axisbogner]

Thanks for the tip on the glue. I ordered some Loctite 242. Hopefully that'll work. After some more research, the sapphire does appear raised. I worked on it for a while with a jewelers hammer. That seemed to do the trick to set it in place. Still working out the polish stuff.

[axisbogner]

Loctite 242 works perfect. Just be sure prevent it from getting on the pin shaft because that'll cause the bracelet links to get very stiff.