Speedmaster Bracelet Adjustment

I just got a new Speedmaster "40 Anniversary Moon Landing" watch and need to take some links out of the bracelet. I researched the forum, but didn't find the answers I was looking for. I have successfuly used a pin-pusher tool to adjust bracelets on other, non-Omega watches. This bracelet uses screws. Now . . .

1. Are there collars like you find with the push-type link pins?
2. Any special screwdrivers required? I ask this because I found out long ago that kitchen screwdrivers would ruin the screws used on firearms.
3. Any pitfalls I should know about?
4. Is taping of the links around the screw holes advised in case a screwdriver slips?

Thanks very much for your advice and assistance!