How to find the right size replacement screw with this guide

How to find the right size replacement screw with this guide

Follow here to change watch screws If you don’t have the old screw to measure.

Tools Needed:

A digital gauge

Step 1

Set your watch band on its side so that you can see the hole where the screw should sit. Then take your digital gauge and insert the tips of the backward opening jaws into the hole. Carefully open the jaws to find the inside diameter of the first hole. Take this measurement once more to ensure an accurate a result.

How to find the right size replacement screw with this guide

Step 2

Next, turn the watch band over so you can measure the inside diameter of other end of the screw hole. The Rolex style screws are smaller on one side than the other so it’s important that you get both diameters. You can repeat Step 1 & measure the inside diameter of this end using the backward opening jaws of your gauge again.

How to find the right size replacement screw with this guide

Step 3

Once you have the inside diameters you are almost ready to order your next screw. All you need is your length, take the whole end of watch band and use the regular jaws of your digital gauge to measure the width of the link. Open the jaws wider than link you want to measure and then close them until they fit snugly around the link. Measure the link twice to ensure an accurate measurement.
How to find the right size replacement screw with this guide
Finished!

Then, with your measurements in hand, you can now order new Rolex style screws for your watch band.

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