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Hi all

I am wanting to remove a link from a Rolex 93160A bracelet. However, on the link to be removed, the screw is just spinning in its seat - I suspect a stripped thread on either the screw itself or the holding piece (or both). Any thoughts of how to remove it - I have even tried unscrewing it upside down in the hope it might fall out. I tried some Super glue on the screwdriver in an attempt to have it adhere so I could unscrew and pull it out, but no luck adhering with enough strength to the SS. Any ideas, thoughts, processes...please! 

oh, forgot to mention there is no opening on the other side of the link to push it through. 

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cheers 

John 

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1 hour ago, clockboy said:

Not easy without causing further damage.. Looking at the pictures the screw next to the troublesome screw is also very badly bruised.  A screw extractor or equivalent is a safest bet for me.

 

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Yep, this looks to be the solution. Btw, you are right about the screws being bruised - I have some more in my Felix bag of tricks somewhere. 

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