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watchmaker · 23 March 2009, 12:30 AM

As some may or may not know, I am a watchmaker (not just a clever user name

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As well as watches, I also enjoy collecting old watchmakers tools. I was just wondering if anyone on the forum has a similar collection. Any pictures of genuine Rolex tools, specifically older ones?

I have almost a full workshop of modern Rolex equipment, as well as some of the older case openers.

Also, Rolex or not. What equipment do the any of the non watchmakers have?
Loupes, screwdrivers, case openers and water testers etc?

Im just interested in seeing the quality if equipment non professionals have for their 'hobby use'.

chriseskew24 · 23 March 2009, 01:02 AM

Well first lets see a pro setup.. :)

Perdu · 23 March 2009, 01:29 AM

I have:

- Set of French made watchmakers screwdrivers 0.6mm-3.0mm. 1.6mm is perfect for Rolex bracelets
- Pair of oversized tweezers - not much good
- Nylon Pin pusher (used for my Omega bracelet)
- Bergeon 6767-f strap/bracelet removal tool
- Bergeon 6825-PF bracelet pliers
- Scratch brush and some Bergeon abrasive bars for the Rolex finish
- Case opener (the rubber ball kind)

That's about it.

Bisquitlips · 23 March 2009, 02:03 AM

Yes. Photos with explanations would be very appreciated.

Mirx · 23 March 2009, 02:22 AM

I would also love to see a professional set of tools.

Watchmaker, would you be able to post your 'collection'?

Thanks in advance.

watchmaker · 23 March 2009, 04:04 AM

I will be happy to show
Check back later in the week. Unfortunately I dont keep any tools at home, so I will have to take some pictures in the workshop.

082013 · 23 March 2009, 04:06 AM

Sea-Dweller screwdriver, there you go, rival that with your "professional" collection

tthopp05 · 23 March 2009, 11:09 AM

Pictures please

txbikerdude · 23 March 2009, 11:20 AM

gregdolley · 23 March 2009, 05:26 PM

My hobby tools consist of:

1) Bergeon 6111 spring bar tool (double-end tips: big fork, tiny fork, and pin pusher)
2) Another generic spring bar tool (slightly bigger fork than the 6111's small fork; also has pin pusher).
3) A few mini screw driver sets (0.6mm - 1.8mm).
4) A caliper (measures 1/100th inch increments)
5) Flex shaft.
6) Two Dremels (400-XPR corded, and the Stylus cordless).
7) Flex shaft/Dremel bits:

a) Grinding stones
b) Abrasive wheels
c) Burs
d) Mini buff wheels (felt hard/medium/soft, tuft felt, sisal, stitched (spiral and concentric), loose, string, rag, chamois, flannel, knife edge, etc.... you name it, I got it. )
e) Cutters
f) Engravers

8) Various 4" buff wheels.
9) Home-made ring buff wheel (for polishing the inside of a ring).
10) Buffing/polishing compounds (emery, tripoli, fine-stainless, chromium oxide, aluminum oxide, calcite aluminate, red rouge, plastic synthetic, and more! As with the wheels... you name it, I got it.

)
11) 4/0 grit sanding sticks.
12) Various sandpaper grades: 220, 320, 600, 1200, 1600, 2000, 4/0.
13) Variety of small pliers, tweezers, ratchets, etc.

-Greg

Chris B · 23 March 2009, 05:33 PM

I have a straightened coat-hanger & half house-brick

Seriously, great thread, please post pics

Overkill · 23 March 2009, 05:39 PM

Wow, good stuff everybody!

All I have is a pair of wooden toothpicks for removing the bracelet!

23 March 2009, 12:30 AM	#1
watchmaker TechXpert Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: London Posts: 2,242	Rolex Tools As some may or may not know, I am a watchmaker (not just a clever user name ) As well as watches, I also enjoy collecting old watchmakers tools. I was just wondering if anyone on the forum has a similar collection. Any pictures of genuine Rolex tools, specifically older ones? I have almost a full workshop of modern Rolex equipment, as well as some of the older case openers. Also, Rolex or not. What equipment do the any of the non watchmakers have? Loupes, screwdrivers, case openers and water testers etc? Im just interested in seeing the quality if equipment non professionals have for their 'hobby use'.

23 March 2009, 01:29 AM	#3
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	I have: - Set of French made watchmakers screwdrivers 0.6mm-3.0mm. 1.6mm is perfect for Rolex bracelets - Pair of oversized tweezers - not much good - Nylon Pin pusher (used for my Omega bracelet) - Bergeon 6767-f strap/bracelet removal tool - Bergeon 6825-PF bracelet pliers - Scratch brush and some Bergeon abrasive bars for the Rolex finish - Case opener (the rubber ball kind) That's about it. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

23 March 2009, 02:03 AM	#4
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Yes. Photos with explanations would be very appreciated. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

23 March 2009, 05:26 PM	#10
gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	My hobby tools consist of: 1) Bergeon 6111 spring bar tool (double-end tips: big fork, tiny fork, and pin pusher) 2) Another generic spring bar tool (slightly bigger fork than the 6111's small fork; also has pin pusher). 3) A few mini screw driver sets (0.6mm - 1.8mm). 4) A caliper (measures 1/100th inch increments) 5) Flex shaft. 6) Two Dremels (400-XPR corded, and the Stylus cordless). 7) Flex shaft/Dremel bits: a) Grinding stones b) Abrasive wheels c) Burs d) Mini buff wheels (felt hard/medium/soft, tuft felt, sisal, stitched (spiral and concentric), loose, string, rag, chamois, flannel, knife edge, etc.... you name it, I got it. ) e) Cutters f) Engravers 8) Various 4" buff wheels. 9) Home-made ring buff wheel (for polishing the inside of a ring). 10) Buffing/polishing compounds (emery, tripoli, fine-stainless, chromium oxide, aluminum oxide, calcite aluminate, red rouge, plastic synthetic, and more! As with the wheels... you name it, I got it. ) 11) 4/0 grit sanding sticks. 12) Various sandpaper grades: 220, 320, 600, 1200, 1600, 2000, 4/0. 13) Variety of small pliers, tweezers, ratchets, etc. -Greg

23 March 2009, 05:39 PM	#12
Overkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Youssef Location: Cairo, Egypt Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue Posts: 925	Wow, good stuff everybody! All I have is a pair of wooden toothpicks for removing the bracelet! __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183

23 March 2009, 01:02 AM	#2
chriseskew24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: fort lauderdale Watch: Bunches Posts: 1,860	Well first lets see a pro setup.. :)

23 March 2009, 02:22 AM	#5
Mirx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Watch: RLX Posts: 437	I would also love to see a professional set of tools. Watchmaker, would you be able to post your 'collection'? Thanks in advance.

23 March 2009, 04:04 AM	#6
watchmaker TechXpert Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: London Posts: 2,242	I will be happy to show Check back later in the week. Unfortunately I dont keep any tools at home, so I will have to take some pictures in the workshop.

23 March 2009, 04:06 AM	#7
082013 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 689	Sea-Dweller screwdriver, there you go, rival that with your "professional" collection

23 March 2009, 11:09 AM	#8
tthopp05 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Watch: THE MIGHTY DEEPSEA Posts: 839	Pictures please

23 March 2009, 11:20 AM	#9
txbikerdude Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: texas Posts: 622

23 March 2009, 05:33 PM	#11
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	I have a straightened coat-hanger & half house-brick Seriously, great thread, please post pics

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