I can't wear these watches :(

[Chronus]

I've had these two watches and loved them unmodded... however quite quickly - a matter of days - screws came loose and were either saved here or lost outside... I asked the dealer (an EU-based one in my country) for replacements and coming back after 2 years in Spain and looking at my watch box.. these watches missing my touch... but unwearable in case they fall apart?

 

Does anyone know where I can find screws that will fit? Bear in mind that I'm pretty broke right now...

 

The watches in question are the AP T3, where a screw at the case and strap has fallen out:

 

 

The other being THREE (3) screws falling out of the caseback of the AP Survivor... one I really like!

 

 

 

 

And here are some healthier pics of the watches:

 

 

 

 

FML !!! #firstworldproblems 

[sul]

If you have a new watch, add very small amount of  Loctite® Threadlocker Blue 242 to case and bracelet  screw`s, not much, very little  amount and you will never lose them again.

nb! Small amount is very  small amount, if you will add too much, you cant unscrew them... I had a trouble with one of my Pam CG screw, when was  added too much.

 

Good luck with fainding replacemet screw`s, only dealer`s  can get them, or try  here from spare parts section.

 

ps) You have to clean you watches 

Edited February 1, 2014 by sul

[Chronus]

I don't have a correctly shaped screwdriver for the Survivor, sadly.. or would have done this after the first one dropped out! The T3 was after a couple of days.. I hadn't gotten around to it. I should have done it when changing from the rep strap!

 

And yes the Survivor definitely needs a clean! Build up of dirt and sweat I guess from wearing it a lot back in the day.

I normally use Loctite Threadlocker 222 in the red case, should be fine right ?

[jpz5142]

I normally use Loctite Threadlocker 222 in the red case, should be fine right ?

I thought the red was stronger hold than the blue, either way should use very small amount so that when you need to remove again in the future you won't strip the screw head.

[panerai153]

Well Chronus, here's my 4000th post!!! no better way than to help someone out if possible!! AFA the Caseback screws,  I believe that Toro can help you with those. And the screws for the straps , check with AP bands. Toro may have those as well. Those nuts on the bottom of your watch are regular Hex head. I would bet that a metric set of hex wrenches would have one , or you can go to and auto supply store, or a hardware store and buy the individual size that fits the nuts. you need to make sure the one you buy is a perfect tight fit, because if it's too loose, it's going to round off the inside of the nut, and then you are really going to be royally screwed!! Check with some of the guys who are modding AP ROO's, I bet they could tell you the exact size you need.

 

I would use Blue LocTite rather than red, the red often creates a bond that requires heat to remove. you want something to prevent the screws backing out, but if you ever need to remove them, you want something that isn't going to need to be heated, or run the risk of stripping something out or breaking a screw.

[Chronus]

Well Chronus, here's my 4000th post!!! no better way than to help someone out if possible!! AFA the Caseback screws,  I believe that Toro can help you with those. And the screws for the straps , check with AP bands. Toro may have those as well. Those nuts on the bottom of your watch are regular Hex head. I would bet that a metric set of hex wrenches would have one , or you can go to and auto supply store, or a hardware store and buy the individual size that fits the nuts. you need to make sure the one you buy is a perfect tight fit, because if it's too loose, it's going to round off the inside of the nut, and then you are really going to be royally screwed!! Check with some of the guys who are modding AP ROO's, I bet they could tell you the exact size you need.

 

I would use Blue LocTite rather than red, the red often creates a bond that requires heat to remove. you want something to prevent the screws backing out, but if you ever need to remove them, you want something that isn't going to need to be heated, or run the risk of stripping something out or breaking a screw.

 

Thanks! I tried APbands about the screws when it originally happened and they don't have anything... maybe I should try again. I can't remember where I got the strap but it was a custom one for this watch.. maybe it was APbands or another AP specialist strap maker, I believe there was another one but cannot recall it. I have a screwdriver set for opening computers which *might* be small enough... I guess I have to decide if I want to take it to Spain, alongside loctite!

[hambone]

Most of the reps I have bought have broken. Died screws fallen out, and simply unusable . I have been told be the dealers I can send them back, but it rankles me to have to go through the angst and money of shipping them back. So I just let it be. It amounts to over 3000$ when I was still making good money. Unfortunately most things made in China use shoddy workmanship with profit the first concern . There is a riveting documentary called "Death by China" it's on Netflix. The trillions we pour into the Chinese economy are for military buildup. We are financing our own doom, but hey, I still love those

reps!