coffindodger Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Just been looking at my Breitling Navitimer that I got 2 weeks ago and have noticed 2 of the screws have come out of the bracelet links. Anybody know where i can get some of these? I should have checked and tightened them all when I got it but just wanted to put it on and wear it. Can I find the right size on the bay? any help please. Its the pilot bracelet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dazza Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hi mate I might have a few of these somewhere from an old navitimer rep I had. Let me have a look for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffindodger Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 ok Daz if you find a couple let me know, i will refund you for your postage. many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rionrlty Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 The problem here is that there are and least two different sizes and maybe three and they will not interchange. On the older reps (not the new Navitimer 01) if you tighten these then the bracelet is stiff and binds. This stiffness causes the screws to loosen and fall out eventually. The solution is to remove the screw one by one, put Loctite on them, and then tighten them just enough so the bracelet doesn't bind. This has worked well for me and I haven't lost a screw since doing this. Just for safety I've even performed this on my new Navitimer 01. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffindodger Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Wish i knew this before i wore it doh! will have to keep my eyes open for some spares or pop in to a watch smiths. Thanks for advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffindodger Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 managed to get 1 from Bigdazza (many thanks) but still looking for 1 other if anybody as a spare I will cover costs. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffindodger Posted May 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 still on the look out for a good screw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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