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thewolfofmiddlesex · Yesterday, 01:02 AM

Hi, can anyone recommend a decent set of spring bar pliers that'll work well for a bracelet swap on a 116500 Daytona? I've heard the Bergeon ones are excellent but are there any good cheaper alternatives readily available in the UK. (A set that would also work well with a steel skydweller and ceramic daytona would be ideal)
Thanks in advance for any recommendations.

S.Explorer · Yesterday, 01:35 AM

Some have used generic tweezers with no issues, e.g. from Amazon but some report that the tips break easily. Important to get the bevelled tips with 1.0mm width.

The right tweezers are otherwise hard to find in the UK.

Alternatively, ask the AD to do it but ensure your watch is taped up!

thewolfofmiddlesex · Yesterday, 01:42 AM

Thanks for the advice, appreciated.

Easy E · Yesterday, 01:47 AM

I like these, also have a 7825 which is good, but pricey.

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-wa...ers-band-tool/

thewolfofmiddlesex · Yesterday, 02:22 AM

Thanks Easy E, but they're not available in the UK.

RichardBartlett · Yesterday, 03:25 PM

loads on ebay

Devildog · Yesterday, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thewolfofmiddlesex

Hi, can anyone recommend a decent set of spring bar pliers that'll work well for a bracelet swap on a 116500 Daytona? I've heard the Bergeon ones are excellent but are there any good cheaper alternatives readily available in the UK. (A set that would also work well with a steel skydweller and ceramic daytona would be ideal)
Thanks in advance for any recommendations.

You've got £20k of watches and you'e looking for a cheap alternative to save £50?

Seriously?

Don't be silly. Buy the Bergeon ones for £120

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/be...g-bar-tweezers

928ktgold · Yesterday, 04:17 PM

Don’t do it. I got the Bergeron expensive set. Practiced, taped off the lugs to protect them and still damaged my lugs on a 116500LN white. Totally bummed. Not worth it. Be very very careful or better yet don’t do it at all. Too risky

Harry-57 · Yesterday, 06:11 PM

Seems like a ridiculous question to be asking a Daytona owner - what's your budget?

It takes practice. I use a Nam Hing spring bar tool but that's like £100.

Airkingchnr · Yesterday, 06:19 PM

As above, I will.never change another bracelet on any of my expensive watches.....
I bought the expensive Bergeon tweezers taped off the lugs had my best reading specs on and

..... Butchered the lugs to such an extant it cost me £300 to get a profesional polish .... I never stopped at one side i messed up 3 of the 4 lugs
luckily it was an Omega so a 3k watch ....
As said I will never swop a bracelet again lesson learned

Be careful

worldofoyster · Today, 12:25 AM

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-spring-bar-tweezers/

similar to the 7825 but cheaper

daytonadweller · Today, 12:55 AM

I've been collecting for ~25 years. Went back and forth on the Bergeon 7825 for maybe the last 10 years. Had a "cheap one" from Amazon that was trash. Finally bought a Bergeon last week. Not looking back.

jamesgames · Today, 02:47 AM

just be patient with the Bergeon and dont clamp down until you are 110% sure both sides are on the correct area. I wouldnt skimp out on the tool for your rolex. Buy the good tool to prevent damage.

Zach69SS · Today, 12:27 PM

Get a good one mate or take it the watchmaker. I would not want to damage my Daytona.

Yesterday, 01:02 AM	#1
thewolfofmiddlesex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Neil Location: London, UK Posts: 258	Spring bar pliers/calipers recommendations (UK) Hi, can anyone recommend a decent set of spring bar pliers that'll work well for a bracelet swap on a 116500 Daytona? I've heard the Bergeon ones are excellent but are there any good cheaper alternatives readily available in the UK. (A set that would also work well with a steel skydweller and ceramic daytona would be ideal) Thanks in advance for any recommendations. __________________ 116610LN SS/Ceramic SubC Black. 326934 SS/WG SkyDweller White. 126334 SS/WG DJ41 Blue, Romans, Jubilee. WSSA0037 SS/ADLC Cartier Santos de Cartier. 116034 SS/WG OP Blk/Pink Indices. PAM01271 SS Panerai Quaranta White. Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

Yesterday, 01:42 AM	#3
thewolfofmiddlesex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Neil Location: London, UK Posts: 258	Thanks for the advice, appreciated. __________________ 116610LN SS/Ceramic SubC Black. 326934 SS/WG SkyDweller White. 126334 SS/WG DJ41 Blue, Romans, Jubilee. WSSA0037 SS/ADLC Cartier Santos de Cartier. 116034 SS/WG OP Blk/Pink Indices. PAM01271 SS Panerai Quaranta White. Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

Yesterday, 02:22 AM	#5
thewolfofmiddlesex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Neil Location: London, UK Posts: 258	Thanks Easy E, but they're not available in the UK. __________________ 116610LN SS/Ceramic SubC Black. 326934 SS/WG SkyDweller White. 126334 SS/WG DJ41 Blue, Romans, Jubilee. WSSA0037 SS/ADLC Cartier Santos de Cartier. 116034 SS/WG OP Blk/Pink Indices. PAM01271 SS Panerai Quaranta White. Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

Yesterday, 01:35 AM	#2
S.Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rollie Posts: 782	Some have used generic tweezers with no issues, e.g. from Amazon but some report that the tips break easily. Important to get the bevelled tips with 1.0mm width. The right tweezers are otherwise hard to find in the UK. Alternatively, ask the AD to do it but ensure your watch is taped up!

Yesterday, 01:47 AM	#4
Easy E 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 4,922	I like these, also have a 7825 which is good, but pricey. https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-wa...ers-band-tool/

Yesterday, 03:25 PM	#6
RichardBartlett "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Tenerife Posts: 625	loads on ebay

Yesterday, 04:17 PM	#8
928ktgold 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LA Watch: what’s next. Posts: 1,198	Don’t do it. I got the Bergeron expensive set. Practiced, taped off the lugs to protect them and still damaged my lugs on a 116500LN white. Totally bummed. Not worth it. Be very very careful or better yet don’t do it at all. Too risky

Yesterday, 06:11 PM	#9
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,504	Seems like a ridiculous question to be asking a Daytona owner - what's your budget? It takes practice. I use a Nam Hing spring bar tool but that's like £100.

Yesterday, 06:19 PM	#10
Airkingchnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: England Posts: 176	As above, I will.never change another bracelet on any of my expensive watches..... I bought the expensive Bergeon tweezers taped off the lugs had my best reading specs on and ..... Butchered the lugs to such an extant it cost me £300 to get a profesional polish .... I never stopped at one side i messed up 3 of the 4 lugs luckily it was an Omega so a 3k watch .... As said I will never swop a bracelet again lesson learned Be careful

Today, 12:25 AM	#11
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,277	https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-spring-bar-tweezers/ similar to the 7825 but cheaper

Today, 12:55 AM	#12
daytonadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Denver Posts: 127	I've been collecting for ~25 years. Went back and forth on the Bergeon 7825 for maybe the last 10 years. Had a "cheap one" from Amazon that was trash. Finally bought a Bergeon last week. Not looking back.

Today, 02:47 AM	#13
jamesgames "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: California Posts: 7	just be patient with the Bergeon and dont clamp down until you are 110% sure both sides are on the correct area. I wouldnt skimp out on the tool for your rolex. Buy the good tool to prevent damage.

Today, 12:27 PM	#14
Zach69SS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Sector 001 Posts: 473	Get a good one mate or take it the watchmaker. I would not want to damage my Daytona.

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