Bergeon 7825 Alternative

[dpt.calvin]

I’ve read a lot of great things about the Bergeon 7825 ($150). Most agree that it’s worth it. But me being me, I was curious to see if an alternative option exists.

Most people know about the Horofix tweezers. They run about $85. Not bad.

I found these Amazon tweezers for $20. Slapped some Horofix angled tips ($25) and now I have a very functional tool.

Here is a comparison of the Horofix angled tip va the original tip.

[28mm]

Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

I’ve read a lot of great things about the Bergeon 7825 ($150). Most agree that it’s worth it. But me being me, I was curious to see if an alternative option exists.

Most people know about the Esslinger tweezers. They run about $85. Not bad.

I found these Amazon tweezers for $20. Slapped some Esslinger angled tips ($30) and now I have a very functional tool.

Here is a comparison of the Esslinger angled tip va the original tip.

that looks good!

Can you send some links to the products?

[dpt.calvin]

Originally Posted by 28mm

that looks good!

Can you send some links to the products?

Angled tips: https://www.esslinger.com/replacemen...-bar-tweezers/

Tweezers: DAUERHAFT V Shape Tweezers Spring Bar Tweezers Blue,for Watch Repairing and Watch Band Removing,for Watchmakers and Watch Repairing Workers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PZ5L3KB...77TZ0CG8CGXTGM

(Price on the tweezers has gone up. The negative reviews are mostly for the original tips, which I replaced).

[jlovda]

The Amazon tweezers are $30.

[iTreelex]

Horofix are great!

[dpt.calvin]

Originally Posted by jlovda

The Amazon tweezers are $30.

Amazon prices fluctuate.

[CarlOver]

i have these snd they are very nice and rigid.

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

[dpt.calvin]

Originally Posted by CarlOver

i have these snd they are very nice and rigid.

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

Not sure about the Horofix pliers but the Bergeon 6825 doesn’t fit a lot of Rolexes.

[amanbra]

that's really interesting. This sort of swap out is not economical for me because of shipping costs to Aus form Esslinger but for US folk that looks like it would work.

I like horofix, they are a good mid-ground between bergeon and nasty cheap stuff.

[GenevaFan]

Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

Not sure about the Horofix pliers but the Bergeon 6825 doesn’t fit a lot of Rolexes.

I have a 6825 just had to replace original tips with fine tips. Work great on my Rolex spring bars.

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[CarlOver]

Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

Not sure about the Horofix pliers but the Bergeon 6825 doesn’t fit a lot of Rolexes.

Kit came with super fine tips and they work well on Rolex double shoulder spring bars. Original tips did not.

[dpt.calvin]

Originally Posted by CarlOver

Kit came with super fine tips and they work well on Rolex double shoulder spring bars. Original tips did not.