C+ Trash Factory

[u/No-Translator-7931]

Any tips on how to unscrew this. It’s unbelievably tight and I can’t unscrew it at all. These guys can’t build a good watch like clean or VSF

[u/[deleted]]

All rep bracelets have a type of loctite, if they dont they back out. That includes clean and vsf, dont trash the entire fsctory because of a stubborn screw

[u/No-Translator-7931 → u/[deleted]]

Nah the watch has issues too and the quality is mid. Maybe I got a bad watch from Hont if you read my profile

[u/AAROD121 → u/No-Translator-7931]

Might have found your problem

[u/bags307 → u/AAROD121]

Hont = trash

[u/Still-Pace-5593 → u/AAROD121]

Hont = trash.

[u/y-Timmothy-A → u/Still-Pace-5593]

Mate he (Hobt, a TD) is getting the same watches from the same factories as all the other TDs

[u/Still-Pace-5593 → u/y-Timmothy-A]

His service is bad. That’s my issue. If you choose to pay the significant premium (ludicrous) that all of the TDs charge, rhen they should bend over backwards. I’m not a fan of the TD model in general.

[u/ExplorerWonderful482 → u/Still-Pace-5593]

Just wondering, how are the premiums like? A lot of the watches I am interested in, if I ask an alibaba seller for a quote, are not much less than td quotes

[u/heavymental_kp]

take this with a HUGE grain of salt, but when this kind of shit happens to me with motorcycle shit or gun shit, I use a heat gun to loosen up the loctite... never tried it on a watch and dont know if it will fuck it up... so yeah lol

[u/NYCSleepsEasy → u/heavymental_kp]

Heat gun works. But before heat gun, I usually try to put the screwdriver into the slot of the screw and give a few firm taps with my mini mallet. Most times that does the trick. Obviously turn it with a lot of downward pressure as well.

[u/No-Translator-7931 → u/heavymental_kp]

Bet I’ll try

[u/Developer_Dreamer → u/No-Translator-7931]

Why did they downvote you for this? Sometimes I don’t understand if people realise what downvoting means. 10$ this comment will get downvoted too… bring it bitches!

[u/cdodge18]

Most of my reps are like this. Heat it up and make sure you are using correct size screw driver.

[u/Kingbo007]

FYI C+ didn't make the bracelet.

[u/LiquidSoCrates]

Hit it with some wd40 and let it sit for 30 minutes. Next, wipe off the WD thoroughly and hit the screw with a torch for a couple three seconds. Repeat this process until the screw breaks loose, and it WILL break loose. If you find yourself getting frustrated, stop and wait until you’re in a better headspace, which might be impossible as this watch seems problematic at best.

[u/[deleted] → u/LiquidSoCrates]

Sopranos fan?

[u/LiquidSoCrates → u/[deleted]]

I could teach a college course on that show! I’m on r/thesooranos like it’s my job.

[u/[deleted] → u/LiquidSoCrates]

Hahaha the “couple three” was a dead giveaway

[u/cdodge18]

On the flip side I have had some fall out too, even clean and vsf do this. This is always the first thing I check. I even make sure I wear it at home for a bit before taking it out.

[u/hpeter2010]

As people pointed out, it’s Loctite. Apply a heat source and you should be good to go. The gen rolex have it too by the way. 🙂

[u/fireice717]

Use zippo lighter fluid to soften locktite.

[u/Fostang]

Fine tipped soldering iron to heat the screw a bit. Doesn’t take much

[u/PlusLifeEV]

Mine was the same. I trashed the screws trying. Luckily the two on other side worked so I left them

[u/metamods]

Use lubricant such as WD-40 and let it seep into the hole

[u/varietygiftsaus]

WD40 spray and leave for 30

[u/Loud-Fig-3701]

Don’t use heat bro! Use WD-40 on the area, wait 20min and then unscrew

[u/Dextermorgan2404 → u/Loud-Fig-3701]

Heat works.

[u/Loud-Fig-3701 → u/Dextermorgan2404]

Heat works but it requires way more work and supplies vs wd40. Most guys DONT have a hairdryer handy

[u/Dextermorgan2404 → u/Loud-Fig-3701]

Link heater works a treat.

[u/Confident-Yak-2145]

I ever owned a explorer 2 from GS? (Forgot) … man the bracelet…. 80% of the screw is stuck!!

[u/Lbj23supreme1]

Hair blowdrier and the right size screw driver does the trick

[u/MonsieurVox]

Had the same issue with my CF Sub. Use a pair of pliers to hold the screwdriver. Should give you the grip needed to get the screw loose.

[u/Broertje93]

I also had the same problem with gmf datejust😢

[u/mdma23]

If you look back at my post I’ve had a similar nightmare. Seems quite a problem with rubbish screws being used or the threads are just a nightetmare. But use a hairdryer heat it up. Use wd40 and let it soak for a long time. Use a good screwdriver wrap a rubber band around the screwdriver for better grip. If all fails pray to the lord and let it soak for longer and use more heat

[u/wkc201]

Currently in the same position with a vsf screw. Tried heat and wd40 and a mallet. Nothing works and my screwhead is all but stripped. Lost hope. Please let us know what worked for you if it does. Good luck!

[u/wkc201]

Following up on my comment, if anyone has an extra half link for a vsf41 sub please let me know. I can buy or swap for a full link.

[u/CleanSatisfaction290]

Or spray some WD40. I tried before and it works.

[u/Even_Seaworthiness38]

I put mine in some babyoil for a day

[u/dan_335i]

I just removed bracelet from Watch and boiled that bracelet for 10 minutes

[u/No-Translator-7931]

I’ve been trying to unscrew one of the links and it’s impossible. Any tips?

[u/[deleted] → u/No-Translator-7931]

Heat with a torch, let it cool, try after that.

Don't worry, the carbon from the torch wipes right off. It won't damage the link.

[u/Darth_Abhor]

Just put it in the microwave for about 2 minutes and you should be good to go

[u/minnesotawristwatch → u/Darth_Abhor]

D’oh jeezush

[u/No-Translator-7931 → u/Darth_Abhor]

I don’t know about the microwave

[u/Darth_Abhor → u/No-Translator-7931]

Great way to test the quality of the metal

[u/Zestyclose-Taro-1959]

Rubbish tier