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crowncollection · 30 August 2012, 08:10 AM

hi, does anyone know which tool is the best for setting rolex hands back on the watch and the cheapest place to get a decent quality one regards

Rikki · 30 August 2012, 10:07 AM

Bergeon makes about 4 hand tools for this purpose with various size holes and flat ends. Any good supply house Like Borel or Otto Frei will have them. They also make units that have 3 to 5 mounted on a stand with multple removeable tips with different size holes made by Horotec sold in same places as above I use both systems for different calibres. Hope that helps Rikki

crowncollection · 30 August 2012, 12:25 PM

thanks rikki

zbarrister · 3 September 2012, 06:09 AM

Rikki, are you talking about the Horotec MSA-05.017?

For professional watch repairmen or those flush with cash, this $139-item is the best (or the MSA-05.015 for $109). However, depending on the task at hand (no pun intended) and your reasons for watch building there are some decent quality Chinese-made tools for setting hands. I found some on Ebay for $5-$10. Those looking for the "cheapest place" to find "decent quality" tools might want to consider this option as well (unless money is no object and you must have the best of every tool). Just do your research first.

Rikki · 3 September 2012, 09:56 AM

I'm looking to buy the Rolex tool for hands 4 figures and then some but the jigs and operation are flawless. Rikki

Brushpup · 26 September 2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rikki

I'm looking to buy the Rolex tool for hands 4 figures and then some but the jigs and operation are flawless. Rikki

How long would it take to get your ROI back on something like this?

kilyung · 26 September 2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

How long would it take to get your ROI back on something like this?

At Rik's rates? Forever!

Beelzy · 26 September 2012, 07:08 AM

I just used a pencil with a nice soft eraser.....I guess if I replaced hands all the time I would need a specific tool.

Rikki · 26 September 2012, 07:29 AM

The right tool puts the hands on flat and level and leaves no sign you were there. Rikki

Rikki · 26 September 2012, 10:57 AM

Effective immediately price increase 50% Ahhhhhhhhhh got cha. lol

30 August 2012, 08:10 AM	#1
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	hand setting tool hi, does anyone know which tool is the best for setting rolex hands back on the watch and the cheapest place to get a decent quality one regards __________________ watches many

30 August 2012, 10:07 AM	#2
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Bergeon makes about 4 hand tools for this purpose with various size holes and flat ends. Any good supply house Like Borel or Otto Frei will have them. They also make units that have 3 to 5 mounted on a stand with multple removeable tips with different size holes made by Horotec sold in same places as above I use both systems for different calibres. Hope that helps Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

30 August 2012, 12:25 PM	#3
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	thanks rikki __________________ watches many

3 September 2012, 06:09 AM	#4
zbarrister "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 8	It all depends on your needs and purpose Rikki, are you talking about the Horotec MSA-05.017? For professional watch repairmen or those flush with cash, this $139-item is the best (or the MSA-05.015 for $109). However, depending on the task at hand (no pun intended) and your reasons for watch building there are some decent quality Chinese-made tools for setting hands. I found some on Ebay for $5-$10. Those looking for the "cheapest place" to find "decent quality" tools might want to consider this option as well (unless money is no object and you must have the best of every tool). Just do your research first.

3 September 2012, 09:56 AM	#5
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	I'm looking to buy the Rolex tool for hands 4 figures and then some but the jigs and operation are flawless. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

26 September 2012, 07:08 AM	#8
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	I just used a pencil with a nice soft eraser.....I guess if I replaced hands all the time I would need a specific tool.

26 September 2012, 07:29 AM	#9
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	The right tool puts the hands on flat and level and leaves no sign you were there. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

26 September 2012, 10:57 AM	#10
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Effective immediately price increase 50% Ahhhhhhhhhh got cha. lol __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

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