E J Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Hi, I just placed my first order of tools from Ofrei last friday, but I forgot to include a couple of tools (go easy on me I'm a newbie buying his first tools). I followed The Zigmeister's advice and went for quality, bergeon screwdriversm LG case back opener etc. But the ones I forgot were a movement holder and a dust blower. So I was wondering, I totally understand going for qualitity on tools like screwdrivers, case openers, tweezers, etc. But Which tools are we ok buying cheap? I mean for example, I just got a deal from ebay for 3 comparmented dust covers for $8 when in ofrei they are $5 so I saved $7 , and I bet in a dust blower or a movement holder the quality is not that important. Am I right or am I missing something? Which other tools wouldn't affect if they were not the best quality? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Hi, I just placed my first order of tools from Ofrei last friday, but I forgot to include a couple of tools (go easy on me I'm a newbie buying his first tools). I followed The Zigmeister's advice and went for quality, bergeon screwdriversm LG case back opener etc. But the ones I forgot were a movement holder and a dust blower. So I was wondering, I totally understand going for qualitity on tools like screwdrivers, case openers, tweezers, etc. But Which tools are we ok buying cheap? I mean for example, I just got a deal from ebay for 3 comparmented dust covers for $8 when in ofrei they are $5 so I saved $7 , and I bet in a dust blower or a movement holder the quality is not that important. Am I right or am I missing something? Which other tools wouldn't affect if they were not the best quality? Thanks! Any bulb type dust blower works. I use one from a camera lens cleaning kit. As far as movement holders go, I found Bergeon holders on EBay for lower than OFrei prices. I think you did right to buy quality tools. Cheap tools usually don't save you any money, as in the end, you replace them for good ones anyhow. I have purchased a cheap Bergeon clone spring bar tool, and half of the small fork broke the 2nd time I used it. It's still usable, but when I get a chance I will replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Dust blower, sure go for the cheaper version... I promise you, the first time your movement falls out of the holder and onto the floor, you will have wished you spent a few dollars more on the bergeron one... In the end, it's not worth it except for a few items. RG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E J Posted February 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Thanks guys, yeah I guess maybe the movement holder isn't a good idea to buy cheap- I saw the same cheap bergeon movement holders in ebay, but for the price I think they may be fakes. is it possible that they are fake? I mean I haven't got anything against fake watches but even if the watches are replica a movement is a movement even if the watch costs $200 or $2000 and I don't want to to screw it up buy using fake tools of unknown quality.... Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Thanks guys, yeah I guess maybe the movement holder isn't a good idea to buy cheap- I saw the same cheap bergeon movement holders in ebay, but for the price I think they may be fakes. is it possible that they are fake? I mean I haven't got anything against fake watches but even if the watches are replica a movement is a movement even if the watch costs $200 or $2000 and I don't want to to screw it up buy using fake tools of unknown quality.... Any thoughts? The Bergeon holders I bought off EBay work fine. They're stamped with Bergeon part numbers and came in the familiar Bergeon packaging. I suppose they could be fakes, though I guess I wouldn't know the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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