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 Posted: Tue Feb 20th, 2007 10:17 pm
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IW



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 Of course there are metric regulars, but the problem here is probably the use of a jewelers screwdriver. The heads are usually filed way too thin. I've found that a good electricians flathead works great; and you can even put a bit of electrical tape around the head to ensure no scratches.

In my engineering opinion (I'm no watchmaker, but I am an engineer :) ), link screws are the largest thread found on a watch - thus the torque used to tighten/loosen is beyond what a regular watchmaker's driver is designed to handle.

I'm sure others will chime in. . .  LETS SEE THOSE PICS!!!!

mcwright wrote:
Thanks everyone. I gotta email Marc and find out if there is such a thing as metric flat head screws. Meaning the cut in the head. I tried to loosen the screws in the bracelet with my jewelers set and they don't fit snug. Plus, King Kong must have tightened them.