Spring bar removal pliers: Which are the best at a reasonable price?

[kamek]

I did some research on spring bar removal tools, and the most talked about pliers are:

Regine Spring Bar Pliers ($82 USD): http://www.watch-tool.de/html/bracel....php?id=0090dv

Bergeon 7825 ($160 USD): https://www.hswalsh.com/product/berg...tweezer-ht7825

Esslinger Horofix ($89 USD): http://www.esslinger.com/watch-brace...nd-pliers.aspx

With those three options in mind, they're still a bit on the pricey side. That said, I explored the watch-tool.de website to see what else I could find, and I uncovered another set of pliers that are significantly cheaper, but I'm wondering why no one has spoken about these:

Pliers + 1mm forks ($40 USD + $14 USD): http://www.watch-tool.de/html/bracel....php?id=0090dk & http://www.watch-tool.de/html/bracel....php?id=0090do

Please leave some thoughts!

[rollee1]

The Horofix works and is the best bang for the buck, because it comes with 2 sets of fittings (the narrow 1.2mm) fits Rolex, and can adjust angles of the fork to work it without taking the clasp apart.

The pliers assists best in putting the bracelet back into the watch, while taking off is fairly easy; a simple fork like the Bergeon 676F is fine.

I use the Bergeon 6767F for both (taking off and putting in) by carefully taping up the underside of the lugs, and nudge/wiggle the spring bar/bracelet in place. Takes patience and practice, but at a $100 difference.

[ahnets]

Esslinger Horofix ($89 USD).

I recently got these, works like a charm. There's another useful thread on this subject if you REALLY want to research the best option for you....

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=243907

[SemperFi]

I also use the Bergeon 6767F. It only cost me $20 with shipping and does the job just fine.

[2ar2c1]

the Berg 7825 in the middle works best for me.

[kaseri]

7825 is an excellent choice.

[Wingman244]

I just got the Bergeon 6767F and could not, after trying and trying, get the bracelet on my Explorer II 216570 off. Just ordered the 7825 today, I am hoping that works.

[bbressler]

I got the 7825 last week and highly recommend them. Not cheap, but if you plan on doing a lot of bracelet swapping, probably worth it.

[Wingman244]

Originally Posted by bbressler

I got the 7825 last week and highly recommend them. Not cheap, but if you plan on doing a lot of bracelet swapping, probably worth it.

Thanks for the encouraging note. As I always tell my kids - Get the right tool for the job, don't do it half-a$$ed.