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onryo · 23 March 2011, 10:35 AM

I saw a Rolex branded bezel remover on eBay today and thought it was pretty cool. I would love to have one of these, but just can't stomach anything near the $2500 price tag. It would be really cool for removing bezels from my sports models, however I could almost buy a whole watch for that price. I suppose I'll have to stick to my Burgeon knife for now.

Anyone else seen one of these?

Dan Pierce · 23 March 2011, 10:39 AM

I've seen pics of it before. But I'd bet I could do just as much damage with the correct tool as without.
dP

sherwin · 23 March 2011, 11:10 AM

It looks like any other swiss made bezel removal tool. other than the rolex branding on the base.

EE33 · 23 March 2011, 12:39 PM

$2500 for that tool??? I'll stick with the butter knife.

onryo · 23 March 2011, 02:17 PM

I used a butter knife wrapped in electrical tape for a bit then broke down and Bergeon knife. The purpose built tool makes all the difference, but it was like $30 not $2500!

sherwin · 23 March 2011, 02:21 PM

even a bergeon bezel removing tool would be one hell of a lot cheaper than that.

sleddog · 23 March 2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by EE33

$2500 for that tool??? I'll stick with the butter knife.

But think of how nice it would look as a prop for all your watch pics Des!

EE33 · 23 March 2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

But think of how nice it would look as a prop for all your watch pics Des!

Rob, for $2500.00, I'll be propping them up with proper props

sherwin · 23 March 2011, 08:58 PM

where was that pic taken Des?

Rikki · 24 March 2011, 10:37 AM

Rolex owns Bergeon so you do the math Rik

EE33 · 24 March 2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by seiko.citizen

where was that pic taken Des?

Looks like Sepang circuit in KL, Petronas pitbabes.

Tools · 24 March 2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rikki

Rolex owns Bergeon so you do the math Rik

You beat me to it........

That's a lot of money just for the name on the base..........

union special · 27 March 2011, 01:21 AM

you can buy the same after-market tool without the rolex logo for about $150.00 on ebay, usually sold in hong kong..

Saxon007 · 1 April 2011, 10:07 AM

I use one of these, saved myself $2490 and since it is nylon it won't scratch.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....store&tool=all

Michael M. · 1 April 2011, 12:18 PM

Cool tool, but I'll stick to butter knifes...LOL

sherwin · 1 April 2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Saxon007

I use one of these, saved myself $2490 and since it is nylon it won't scratch.

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im gonna look like an idiot asking this; but are those used in stripping dashboard panels in cars?

ie. when installing a head unit, radar detector, etc.

Medtech · 2 April 2011, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ee33

$2500 for that tool??? I'll stick with the butter knife.

+1!

onryo · 2 April 2011, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saxon007

I use one of these, saved myself $2490 and since it is nylon it won't scratch.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....store&tool=all

I never even thought to look for a nylon pry bar. That thing is awesome!

Scunner · 4 April 2011, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by seiko.citizen

im gonna look like an idiot asking this; but are those used in stripping dashboard panels in cars?

ie. when installing a head unit, radar detector, etc.

Yes, they come in a fair few variants and are used for removing door cards, trim finishers etc.

rmfnla · 5 April 2011, 07:44 AM

Single-edge razor blade to get it started, then any knife to finish the job.

subtona · 5 April 2011, 08:23 AM

dont you all think the natural tool of choice should be the "oyster" (clam) shucking knife????

http://www.twinsupply.com/dextercutl..._NUM/10010.jpg

Alcan · 5 April 2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by seiko.citizen

im gonna look like an idiot asking this; but are those used in stripping dashboard panels in cars?

ie. when installing a head unit, radar detector, etc.

They are, but they work beautifully on watches too. Here's the set I have:

23 March 2011, 10:39 AM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,151	I've seen pics of it before. But I'd bet I could do just as much damage with the correct tool as without. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	It looks like any other swiss made bezel removal tool. other than the rolex branding on the base. __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

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EE33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Des Location: China Watch: 16613 16710 116520 Posts: 2,841	$2500 for that tool??? I'll stick with the butter knife. __________________ *TRFs "after Dark" bar and NightClub Addict* Punctuality is the courtesy shown only by Kings Dalip: "GTG posts are worthless without pics, absolutely worthless"

23 March 2011, 02:21 PM	#6
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	even a bergeon bezel removing tool would be one hell of a lot cheaper than that. __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

23 March 2011, 08:58 PM	#9
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	where was that pic taken Des? __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

23 March 2011, 02:17 PM	#5
onryo Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Seattle Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 410	I used a butter knife wrapped in electrical tape for a bit then broke down and Bergeon knife. The purpose built tool makes all the difference, but it was like $30 not $2500!

24 March 2011, 10:37 AM	#10
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Rolex owns Bergeon so you do the math Rik __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

27 March 2011, 01:21 AM	#13
union special "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brooklyn Watch: 1680 RED/5513 GILT Posts: 58	you can buy the same after-market tool without the rolex logo for about $150.00 on ebay, usually sold in hong kong..

1 April 2011, 10:07 AM	#14
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	I use one of these, saved myself $2490 and since it is nylon it won't scratch. http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....store&tool=all __________________ Licensed to kill time.

1 April 2011, 12:18 PM	#15
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Cool tool, but I'll stick to butter knifes...LOL

5 April 2011, 07:44 AM	#20
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Single-edge razor blade to get it started, then any knife to finish the job. __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

5 April 2011, 08:23 AM	#21
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,518	dont you all think the natural tool of choice should be the "oyster" (clam) shucking knife???? http://www.twinsupply.com/dextercutl..._NUM/10010.jpg

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