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18 September 2023, 02:45 AM | #1 |
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Beat spring bar tool for 124060. And best method?
What is the best tool and method for removing the bracelet and then putting it back in place?
I’ve scratched every watch from which I’ve tried to remove a bracelet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
18 September 2023, 02:48 AM | #2 |
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Bergeon spring bar tool. I can't fathom the price though.
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18 September 2023, 02:51 AM | #3 |
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Will this tool hold on to the bar nicely so that it does not scratch the sides? The cheaper tools kinda lose their grip as you pick them up.
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It’s all about your technique. I would practice on cheaper watches, before using it on my Rolex. Just like anything else, practice makes perfect. I bought this tool for my Tudor BB58, as you need to depress both sides of the bar simultaneously, in order to remove the bracelet, easily. It’s also useful for the micro adjust, on my OP’s clasp. I noticed that they use the same tool, at my AD. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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18 September 2023, 03:15 AM | #5 |
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Excellent. Will grab one and practice on a beater watch!
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18 September 2023, 03:33 AM | #6 |
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https://www.esslinger.com/premium-sp...iABEgIlU_D_BwE
If you can stomach the price, this is excellent. Videos on YouTube re: technique. |
18 September 2023, 05:00 AM | #7 |
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I used to use the Bergeon tool. Technique is everything. The trick is to keep the tweezers still and move the watch case. I've recently found a better tool, albeit at a price.
The Nam Hing tool is particularly useful for dropping the compressed spring bar back into the lugs. It has a pair of plastic lugs at the opposite end (photo below) which you squeeze the spring bar between. Present the watch to the plastic lugs, push the spring bar plus end link down and it drops into the watch case. |
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Put some tape on the lugs, I use painters tape, spring bar tweezers, move the head of the watch instead of the tweezers/bracelet.
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18 September 2023, 04:40 PM | #12 |
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Many tools will do the job even a small screwdriver, paper clip or safety pin, just make sure you are very careful.
Getting the spring bars out without damaging the watch is the easy bit in my experience. It’s getting the bracelet back on that’s tricky. If you’re not confident, tape up the lugs and always fit the bracelet from behind, not from the front of the lugs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I change straps / bracelets all the time with different tools. For me, it was poor technique, lighting, and visibility that made all scratches, not the tool per se. My visual sharpness changes from time to time depending on the sleeplessness and diabetes that caused the sratched watches. And attention / not to be in a hurry is important for me. |
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One great trick I learned here from a member is to clamp down the watch case on a tabletop. Now you have two hands to work with: one hand should hold the end links from the bottom (the watch face side), applying counterpressure to ensure the spring bar doesn't shoot out the other side while you are applying pressure with the tweezers, while the other hand operates the tweezers.
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21 September 2023, 03:18 PM | #19 |
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The best spring tool i have found is a competant watchmaker......
Last time I did a bracelet swop it cost me £180 for a polish and laser fill to all 4 lugs and that was using bergeon tweezers Thats alot of bracelet swops for a competant watchmaker to do rather than an incompetent fool. Never again I learnt my lesson |
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I sent an enquiry to contactus@nam-hing.com and they supplied the information. A very helpful company. |
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21 September 2023, 07:46 PM | #22 |
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It widens to around 3-4mm beyond the width necessary to grab the spring bars of my explorer 2, so no problem there. If in doubt, enquire to Nam Hing.
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You should try Bergeon spring bar tool
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What are some recommended steps or precautions to take when practicing your watch removal technique on cheaper watches before attempting it on a more valuable timepiece like a Rolex or Tudor?
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28 February 2024, 05:51 PM | #30 |
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For us in the UK not served by Esslinger, try cousinsuk.com.
They seem to have a good range. Not used them personally. I have used hswalsh.com but their range doesn't seem as extensive.
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