Cannot remove lug / screw wont budget on PAM111

[TreeTop01]

I was trying to change the strap on PAM111 Noob v3 and the screw on the lug on top of the face will not budge. I had put loctite on both lugs when I got the watch a few years ago. I was able to remove to remove the other 2 of 3 lugs. Any options to get the screw to turn please?

 

[T3RM1N4T0R]

What screws are you taking about
PAM111 has 2 lug screws 1 on each side yes. What are you taking about

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[TreeTop01]

My bad, the lug screw on the top of the face. Pics included.

 

[macarone]

Cut it and go push pin!


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[TreeTop01]

Where can I order a push pin or replacement bar if I cut it?

 

[macarone]

https://panatime.com/


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[mysterio]

Have you tried polish remover/acetone on the lugs? Also what loctite did you use? If you used a strong threadlocker like red, you will have to apply some localized heat on the applied part and unscrew while hot. You're only supposed to use weak (purple) threadlocker like the 222.

 

[KSwatches]

Try holding the seized thread in a cup of boiling water. Should help “melt” the threadlock and/or expand the lug, making it easier to unscrew the pin out. It’s worth a try


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[Hazing]

You can cut it. Just be careful. That screw and tube is strong and will break the lug if you try to muscle it out. I had a similar situation and used a blade to cut the tube. Once the tube is cut you can grip the screw with a small vice grips and turn it.

Or you'll have more leverage is you grab the screw from the bar at like the middle and turn it.

That is if the steam, acetone, or boiling water doesn't work.

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