Recommended tool

[btwistround]

What's the best tool you guys use to change straps?

I have a Tudor GMT and thinking of changing to Rubber B strap for hte summer and the choice of tools is immense.

Rather have something that's recommended from here that chance my luck and get a duff kit that breaks.

[Walster]

Great question that I have been trying to answer myself. I am currently trying to decide between the Bergeron 6825 or 7825 tool. Looking forward to others’ responses.

[watchluvr4ever]

This is the one you want…

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-spring-bar-tweezers/

I wouldn’t waste money on the Bergeon model cause the replacement tips are ridiculously expensive to replace and it will be a matter of time till you break one. I’ve had my Horofix unit for years and have never broke a tip and they are used frequently since I’m a watchmaker. The Horofix also comes with replacement tips. There is a small learning curve to using these and a steady hand is needed, and if you are untrained I’d suggest taping your lugs when using these to prevent scratches.

[robinmgb]

I use and recommend the Bergeon 7825, also have the 6825 but the 7825 is the one.
In reference to the above post, I’ve used the 7825 for several years now and never broken a tip

[77T]

The tweezer is more expensive and a unitasker.

So - this is under $18 and more versatile. Works on lug end springbars and clasps too.

I have the older one from 20 years back. Never broke a tip but bent the pointed end once doing bracelet work.

True, you will need practice with any tool but simpler is better IMHO.


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[PepsiBezel]

Originally Posted by watchluvr4ever

This is the one you want…

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-spring-bar-tweezers/

I wouldn’t waste money on the Bergeon model cause the replacement tips are ridiculously expensive to replace and it will be a matter of time till you break one. I’ve had my Horofix unit for years and have never broke a tip and they are used frequently since I’m a watchmaker. The Horofix also comes with replacement tips. There is a small learning curve to using these and a steady hand is needed, and if you are untrained I’d suggest taping your lugs when using these to prevent scratches.

+1

Tweezers make it so easy.

[Rolex1982]

Originally Posted by 77T

The tweezer is more expensive and a unitasker.

So - this is under $18 and more versatile. Works on lug end springbars and clasps too.

I have the older one from 20 years back. Never broke a tip but bent the pointed end once doing bracelet work.

True, you will need practice with any tool but simpler is better IMHO.


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I have one of those but i never seem to succeed to get the bracelet removed without damaging the endlink, lug or springbar. It’ll be just me i guess.

[Bill D]

Nam Hing Tool

[Brich436]

Bergeon 7825 is worth the money. Works better on Rolex than Tudor but just tape the lugs and use the proper tool and it will be pain free.

[MrMikee]

I would personally go for a tweezer style tool rather than the tool bar. The tool bar is harder to get the strap back on.. also easier to scratch the lugs.

I find the tweezer style tools easier to use. Use electrical tape on the lugs - should help with accidental scratches!

[Agamemnon]

https://www.venus-diffusion.com/outi...ct-14089886927

[Bonafide]

I found the Nam-hing Premium Spring Bar Removal Tool easier to use than the Burgeon. Works for everything. Can be found on the Esslinger website

[joli160]

Tweezers, Rolex own or the Bergeon

[Gearjockey]

Regarding springbar tweezers, I would get the Horofix from Esslinger over the Bergeon.
They're less money, they include extra tips and they are very high quality.
Most of the higher-end watches have very tight clearance in the endlinks to case, so the spring bar tool will not work without scratching, only the tweezers (unless you’re an octopus).

One other suggestion is that I use a clamp with a cloth on table to eliminate the necessity of holding it in your hand with a springbar tweezers in the other, makes it a lot easier to keep from damaging it when you install or remove springbar with endlink. Also keep applying light pressure to tweezers as you remove endlink, ie: don’t just let the spring pressure relieve into the case as you remove springbar/endlink. That is how scratches occur. Like someone mentioned, shallow learning curve.

[watchluvr4ever]

While a standard springbar tool may help you remove your bracelet, it really won’t help you re-install it without the likely possibility of scratching your lugs, especially if your watch has very tight tolerance SEL. The springbar should never come into contact with the lugs. The tweezer style is the industry standard for SEL. I don’t care whether you waste your money on the Bergeon or more economically priced Horofix, just use the right tool for the job.

[Agamemnon]

Originally Posted by watchluvr4ever

This is the one you want…

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-spring-bar-tweezers/

I wouldn’t waste money on the Bergeon model cause the replacement tips are ridiculously expensive to replace and it will be a matter of time till you break one. I’ve had my Horofix unit for years and have never broke a tip and they are used frequently since I’m a watchmaker. The Horofix also comes with replacement tips. There is a small learning curve to using these and a steady hand is needed, and if you are untrained I’d suggest taping your lugs when using these to prevent scratches.

Thank you

[baythan]

Originally Posted by Agamemnon

https://www.venus-diffusion.com/outi...ct-14089886927

Thank you for this, you just made my year

[enjoythemusic]

These are my faves, but also have one of pretty much all the others mentioned on this thread.

https://www.esslinger.com/premium-sp...-removal-tool/

Imho one tool does not work for / on all. Get the above, the tweezers, and the 'stick'.

[Agamemnon]

Originally Posted by baythan

Thank you for this, you just made my year

[joli160]

Originally Posted by watchluvr4ever

While a standard springbar tool may help you remove your bracelet, it really won’t help you re-install it without the likely possibility of scratching your lugs, especially if your watch has very tight tolerance SEL. The springbar should never come into contact with the lugs. The tweezer style is the industry standard for SEL. I don’t care whether you waste your money on the Bergeon or more economically priced Horofix, just use the right tool for the job.

Rolex 3202, the blue one in the background

[btwistround]

Thanks for the responses everyone. tweezers it is then

[CarlOver]

I like these:

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-wa...ers-band-tool/

You can set the stop for the amount of movement you want. This helps to not launch a spring bar across the room.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by joli160

Rolex 3202, the blue one in the background

It's made for watches with lug holes, I still tape the lugs to prevent an accidental scratch. Because even for me that blue one can still be tricky...

[joli160]

Originally Posted by SearChart

It's made for watches with lug holes, I still tape the lugs to prevent an accidental scratch. Because even for me that blue one can still be tricky...

Tell me about it, I have created more scratches than I am willing to admit. Luckily all on the back side. I always forget to use tape until it is too late once more. The glass fibre scratch pens help a lot to disguise my clumsiness.

[sheldonsmith]

Here’s my little tutorial: https://minus4plus6.com/maintenance.php#removal



-Sheldon

[Jordonc2]

Hey guys having trouble finding the Horofix springbar tweezers. Can anybody help?
I am in the USA.

[enjoythemusic]

https://www.esslinger.com/bergeon-78...-bar-tweezers/

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by baythan

Thank you for this, you just made my year

Same one I have. Pricey, but worth it, when you’ve spent thousands on one wrist watch.

Kat


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[mozchron]

I have the Bergeon tweezers, but lately i've been using the Omega-branded spring bar tool that came with my PloProf. Very nice quality.

[CarlOver]

Horofix spring bar pliers. Buy and and move on. Best to you!