Hand removal tool

[Torques]

I didn't want to spend 34.00 on a hand removal tool (Bergeon). Are the one for 10.00 pure junk and is the 34.00 worth it? I have a sub that need to have the stem release mech repositioned. I will have to take off the hands to get there, thanks.

[jdavis]

In my experience, they are not totally junk. However, you must protect the dial with paper or tape even if the tool has nylon on it's feet because if you aren't perfectly perpendicular to the cannon pinion, you will likely mark your dial or scratch your hands. If you will only be removing hands a few times, the cheap tool will do the job if proper precautions are taken. OTOH, if you plan to work on watches more frequently, the $34 for the Bergeon tool is money well spent.

[Torques]

Thanks for your help.

[offshore]

Torques,

My experience has been that I have scrimped on tools initially, only to replace them with better quality , further down the track.

So the better ones only cost you more in the longer term.........Anyone want to buy a bunch of cheap tools?..... CHEAP!

Offshore

[pubus]

i dunno how good is the bergeon one nor how is it compared to my 4usd one, bought at local watchtools retailer shop, but the damn cheap tool does its job good.

spending almost 10 times more on a brand one is just pointless and sensless to me

[eunomians]

Get the best u can afford. It makes a big difference in the fairly short run. India/China make great things, just not watch tools.

I've bought a plethora of tools over the past 15 years. The only tools that still remain are Swiss made. You get what u pay for in life.