NYCreplica Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 I want to buy a quality spring bar tool that i'll be able to have a bracelet/strap replacement easiest as possible! I have never changed any straps by myself and the Bergeon 6825 ($139) appears to be the right solution for all of my purposes. 1. Will I be able to swap all type of straps or only bracelets? 2. For my UPO and future bracelets should I purchase the regular 6825F (1.3mm) or the 6825FF (1.1mm)? http://www.ofrei.com...e252.html#11078 Bergeon 6825 pliers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazed7 Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Something like that should be able to strap most types of straps and bracelets, nice! I personally just use a small flathead screwdriver and tape the lugs off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Something like that should be able to strap most types of straps and bracelets, nice! I personally just use a small flathead screwdriver and tape the lugs off. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 I just use a small screwdriver when removing bracelets, and the edge of a pocket knife blade between the strap and the lug if removing leather or rubber straps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctos Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 I use a $5 springbar tool m'self. That pliers thing looks like it could come in handy with solid endlinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 that looks like a great tool. I've looked at it a bunch of times thinking, man this would be really nice, but 150 bucks is a lot for a tool that will not b eused much at all. Most of my watches are vintage with drilled springbar holes, so a regular Bergeron tool with a pin end (6111) and a small fork end usually do the trick. I bought the Horotec Tweezers (MSA 10.306) for springbars, but i just can't seem to develop the manual dexterity to use them correctly!! It was a waste of almost 40 dollars for me. For leather straps, I use the same Bergeron tool 6111 with the largs bend fork end,it slips easily between the leather and the case, a little pressure, and the springbar is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Got to agree on that cost mate...it really dont pay to spend on that...as most watches that you would change using that aint the sort of watches you would change that often IMHO Most watches made for variations are screw based lugs... However even if that aint true just get yourself a decent strap changer tool with a few blades... I find so many watches vary depending on the design of the bracelets and how tightly fitted they are... I have used all the above methods depending on the watch... have a look down at Watchbitz for ideas.... or try Esslinger... Personally I would rather do $30-$50 on a strap changing kit and do the other ton on a strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 A standard spring bar tool will work in most situations, for a low outlay- http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=143 If you must run to the double sided tool, this model- http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=489 is far more economical and will do all that the Bergeon will. Offshore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Here's a cheaper version of the Bergeon type. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BERGEON-6618-SPRING-BAR-BRACELET-PLIERS-/220880916769?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_WatchAccessories_SpareParts_SM&hash=item336d875121&_uhb=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuys Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Both of those tools are overkill for the collector. I own several cheap tools, very small to large, that fit anything that I have come across. My tools were just a few bucks apiece and they work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoever Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 pocket knife works perfectly well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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