The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex WatchTech

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 23 March 2011, 10:35 AM   #1
onryo
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Seattle
Watch: GMT-Master II
Posts: 410
Rolex branded bezel removal tool

I saw a Rolex branded bezel remover on eBay today and thought it was pretty cool. I would love to have one of these, but just can't stomach anything near the $2500 price tag. It would be really cool for removing bezels from my sports models, however I could almost buy a whole watch for that price. I suppose I'll have to stick to my Burgeon knife for now.

Anyone else seen one of these?
Attached Images
 
onryo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 23 March 2011, 10:39 AM   #2
Dan Pierce
2024 Pledge Member
 
Dan Pierce's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3
Posts: 36,215
I've seen pics of it before. But I'd bet I could do just as much damage with the correct tool as without.
dP
__________________
TRF Member# 1668
Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band
Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation
The Crown & Shield Club
Honorary Member of P-Club
Dan Pierce is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 23 March 2011, 11:10 AM   #3
sherwin
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Perth/Singapore
Posts: 1,764
It looks like any other swiss made bezel removal tool. other than the rolex branding on the base.
__________________
Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite
sherwin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 23 March 2011, 12:39 PM   #4
EE33
"TRF" Member
 
EE33's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Des
Location: China
Watch: 16613 16710 116520
Posts: 2,841
$2500 for that tool??? I'll stick with the butter knife.
__________________
TRFs "after Dark" bar and NightClub Addict

Punctuality is the courtesy shown only by Kings

Dalip: "GTG posts are worthless without pics, absolutely worthless"
EE33 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 23 March 2011, 02:21 PM   #5
sherwin
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Perth/Singapore
Posts: 1,764
even a bergeon bezel removing tool would be one hell of a lot cheaper than that.
__________________
Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite
sherwin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 23 March 2011, 03:08 PM   #6
sleddog
TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
 
sleddog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Rob
Location: Nearby.
Posts: 24,931
Quote:
Originally Posted by EE33 View Post
$2500 for that tool??? I'll stick with the butter knife.
But think of how nice it would look as a prop for all your watch pics Des!
__________________
He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!!

TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..
sleddog is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 23 March 2011, 03:37 PM   #7
EE33
"TRF" Member
 
EE33's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Des
Location: China
Watch: 16613 16710 116520
Posts: 2,841
Quote:
Originally Posted by sleddog View Post
But think of how nice it would look as a prop for all your watch pics Des!
Rob, for $2500.00, I'll be propping them up with proper props
__________________
TRFs "after Dark" bar and NightClub Addict

Punctuality is the courtesy shown only by Kings

Dalip: "GTG posts are worthless without pics, absolutely worthless"
EE33 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2 April 2011, 05:04 AM   #8
Medtech
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: West-siide!
Watch: it buddy!
Posts: 334
Quote:
Originally Posted by ee33 View Post
$2500 for that tool??? I'll stick with the butter knife.
+1!
Medtech is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 23 March 2011, 02:17 PM   #9
onryo
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Seattle
Watch: GMT-Master II
Posts: 410
I used a butter knife wrapped in electrical tape for a bit then broke down and Bergeon knife. The purpose built tool makes all the difference, but it was like $30 not $2500!
onryo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 March 2011, 10:37 AM   #10
Rikki
TechXpert
 
Rikki's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Real Name: Rik Dietel
Location: Seminole Fla
Watch: 5512 s/s Sub
Posts: 1,818
Rolex owns Bergeon so you do the math Rik
__________________
Century 21 Certified watchmaker
Omega Service Provider Trained
Omega OWME Certified.
Rolex Parts Account Holder.
Rikki is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 March 2011, 12:37 PM   #11
Tools
TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
 
Tools's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Larry
Location: Mojave Desert
Watch: GMT's
Posts: 43,514
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rikki View Post
Rolex owns Bergeon so you do the math Rik
You beat me to it........

That's a lot of money just for the name on the base..........
__________________
(Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....)
NAWCC Member
Tools is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 27 March 2011, 01:21 AM   #12
union special
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Brooklyn
Watch: 1680 RED/5513 GILT
Posts: 58
you can buy the same after-market tool without the rolex logo for about $150.00 on ebay, usually sold in hong kong..
union special is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1 April 2011, 10:07 AM   #13
Saxon007
"TRF" Member
 
Saxon007's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,002
I use one of these, saved myself $2490 and since it is nylon it won't scratch.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....store&tool=all

__________________
Licensed to kill time.
Saxon007 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1 April 2011, 12:49 PM   #14
sherwin
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Perth/Singapore
Posts: 1,764
Quote:
Originally Posted by Saxon007 View Post
I use one of these, saved myself $2490 and since it is nylon it won't scratch. ...
im gonna look like an idiot asking this; but are those used in stripping dashboard panels in cars?

ie. when installing a head unit, radar detector, etc.
__________________
Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite
sherwin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4 April 2011, 08:13 AM   #15
Scunner
"TRF" Member
 
Scunner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Real Name: Ian
Location: Lanarkshire, SCOT
Watch: the Weather
Posts: 257
Quote:
Originally Posted by seiko.citizen View Post
im gonna look like an idiot asking this; but are those used in stripping dashboard panels in cars?

ie. when installing a head unit, radar detector, etc.
Yes, they come in a fair few variants and are used for removing door cards, trim finishers etc.
Scunner is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 5 April 2011, 07:44 AM   #16
rmfnla
"TRF" Member
 
rmfnla's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: Richard
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Watch: TT DJ
Posts: 4,456
Single-edge razor blade to get it started, then any knife to finish the job.
__________________
Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here...
Lug Hole Lover®
rmfnla is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 5 April 2011, 10:11 AM   #17
Alcan
2024 Pledge Member
 
Alcan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Real Name: Al
Location: Way Up North
Watch: your P's & Q's
Posts: 10,473
Quote:
Originally Posted by seiko.citizen View Post
im gonna look like an idiot asking this; but are those used in stripping dashboard panels in cars?

ie. when installing a head unit, radar detector, etc.

They are, but they work beautifully on watches too. Here's the set I have:
Attached Images
 
__________________
Member #1,315

I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!
Alcan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2 April 2011, 06:50 AM   #18
onryo
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Seattle
Watch: GMT-Master II
Posts: 410
Quote:
Originally Posted by Saxon007 View Post
I use one of these, saved myself $2490 and since it is nylon it won't scratch.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....store&tool=all

I never even thought to look for a nylon pry bar. That thing is awesome!
onryo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1 April 2011, 12:18 PM   #19
Michael M.
Banned
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Posts: 8,391
Cool tool, but I'll stick to butter knifes...LOL
Michael M. is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 5 April 2011, 08:23 AM   #20
subtona
"TRF" Member
 
subtona's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: gus
Location: East Coast
Watch: APK & sometimes Y
Posts: 26,598
dont you all think the natural tool of choice should be the "oyster" (clam) shucking knife????


http://www.twinsupply.com/dextercutl..._NUM/10010.jpg
subtona is online now   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

My Watch LLC

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

OCWatches

Asset Appeal

Wrist Aficionado


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.