advice on some basic watch tools?

[tyrantblade]

ive got $40 to spend on a caseback opener tool, a springbar tool, and a set of screwdrivers, tried the other RWG, but their shops processing sucks.

 

i have a Ceramic Planet Ocean 42 incoming from TT, and id like to go through the basics before i do anything else with it once it arrives.

Edited May 17, 2013 by tyrantblade

[watchguyoh]

search Amazon..."watch tools kits"  you can pick one up for about $20

[tyrantblade]

search Amazon..."watch tools kits"  you can pick one up for about $20

 

thing is in my understanding you get a lot of tools for your money, but usually the quality per tool sucks, and i wanna be careful and get a few quality tools as i dont wanna mess up my Ceramic PO when it comes (was $353 shipped)

[tyrantblade]

I would say spend alitle more on a spring removal tool so that the metal doesnt break or bend when you go to remove the braclet. There is a huge difference between the crappy china made and swiss made tools. Heres a few links to the bergeon tools, all my tools that i use are made by bergeon and i swear by them. Good quality. Theres also a company AF Switzerland and they make good quality tools as well. Also try searching ebay for what you need. 

 

http://www.jewellerysupplysource.com/product.php?productid=156899&utm_source=JS-froogle_Product-Ads&utm_medium=Jewelry_Supplies&utm_campaign=AAJ-55-025&gclid=CJXTyc-znbcCFcdcMgodi38A9A

 

http://www.esslinger.com/bergeonspringbartool.aspx?gclid=CKLh0e6znbcCFc5cMgodBysAog

 

those work for the price, how about screwdrivers and a caseback opening tool?

[Guest]

I would say spend alitle more on a spring removal tool so that the metal doesnt break or bend when you go to remove the braclet. There is a huge difference between the crappy china made and swiss made tools. Heres a few links to the bergeon tools, all my tools that i use are made by bergeon and i swear by them. Good quality. Theres also a company AF Switzerland and they make good quality tools as well. Also try searching ebay for what you need.

http://www.jewellerysupplysource.com/product.php?productid=156899&utm_source=JS-froogle_Product-Ads&utm_medium=Jewelry_Supplies&utm_campaign=AAJ-55-025&gclid=CJXTyc-znbcCFcdcMgodi38A9A

http://www.esslinger.com/bergeonspringbartool.aspx?gclid=CKLh0e6znbcCFc5cMgodBysAog

What he says.

I got a springbar tool from the kit sold by Amazon for under ten bucks and the fork is all bent and stuff. It's useless now.

[tyrantblade]

What he says.

I got a springbar tool from the kit sold by Amazon for under ten bucks and the fork is all bent and stuff. It's useless now.

 

like i said, i wanna spend something on a few choice quality tools for the basics, and if need be i could perhaps add a bit more to the total fund, $40 was just a starting point, but id prefer to stay below $50 for all 3.

[tyrantblade]

 If you just want some good screwdrivers get a small set of bergeon or you could buy them as singles.

 

http://www.nationaljewelerssupplies.com/p/4063A.html?zmam=77012766&zmas=1&zmac=1&zmap=4063A&gclid=CMD9l_S8nbcCFaYWMgod3msAlw

 

It really depends on what kind of case back opener you want, i use the sticky ball on alot of watches since it doesnt have any chance of leaving marks, and for the tougher cases i have a few different openers. I would say go to http://www.ofrei.com/page235.html and take alook at what he has in terms of tools.

i have a sticky ball, but id like something more precise, and i really only need one flat screwdriver, maybe two if the movement screws need a different size screwdriver.

Edited May 17, 2013 by tyrantblade

[SSTEEL]

The AF Swiss screwdrivers are ideal, and very good quality, I highly recommend them.

 

Bergeon is also best for your springbar tool as Mike recommended too, the cheap Chinese/Indian crap breaks very easily, and defeats their purpose.

[tyrantblade]

The AF Swiss screwdrivers are ideal, and very good quality, I highly recommend them.

 

Bergeon is also best for your springbar tool as Mike recommended too, the cheap Chinese/Indian crap breaks very easily, and defeats their purpose.

 

the only thing is at the price they are i wanna get one or two that are the perfect size, and i cant seem to find what size i need and there are way too many sizes in close differences to guess.

[SSTEEL]

Save your money mate, and get enough so you can get everything you want/need.  For some inspiration, check my thread over on the other RWG linked below.. Check both pages as updated complete list to date is on page 2.

 

http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=44296

[tyrantblade]

Save your money mate, and get enough so you can get everything you want/need.  For some inspiration, check my thread over on the other RWG linked below.. Check both pages as updated complete list to date is on page 2.

 

http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=44296

 

im seeing this set of "French" screwdrivers from Otto Frei ranging from .6-1.5mm, would that work, near "Swiss" quality like Bergeon and AF Swiss (which are like 3x as much)?

[SSTEEL]

Indeed Mike lol.  I am happy with the tool kit, but on items of such weight, and bulk like the timegrapher, water resistance tester, ultrasonic cleaner etc I would get stung heavily with shipping from Aus, so its a no brainer really why I chose elsewhere for those.