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10 August 2005, 07:15 AM

A question for all you strap chanin' fools out there!

I want to become one of you, and wondered what tools you use for strap/bracelet changes? Also, any tips to avoid marring the lugs on your watches?

I have a Bergeon spring bar tool model 6111. It has steel tips on it, one very narrow with a v-grrove in it, and the other very wide and flat with a large groove. I am looking at flipping the strap around on my JLC, and also may get new straps for it in different colours. Just looking for any hints on how to use the tools correctly.

Thanks in advance, Al

dman · 10 August 2005, 12:53 PM

Al, it sounds like you have all the right tools, just need the straps.

The biggest thing I would say is take your time. You can use scotch tape over the lugs to be careful, but just take your time. The Pams are easy since it is a screw and tube, so that change is fast and easy. Though I still need to be careful since my cases are polished.

I guess that is why I have the Cape Cod cloths though. If you want some sites for straps of all different styles and sizes, just PM me mate.

padi56 · 10 August 2005, 05:42 PM

What Darren said or buy a strap with the new type of spring bar.

10 August 2005, 09:00 PM

Dman - PM sent!

Padi - what is the new type of spring bar?

padi56 · 10 August 2005, 09:56 PM

Al try this link several manafactures now make the quick release
springbar watch straps in all sizes they are great and no more
scratched lugs.
http://thewatchprince.zoovy.com/product/MS208120R14G

11 August 2005, 01:59 AM

Thanks Padi!

Earl · 11 August 2005, 02:09 AM

interesting consept but, will the sping bar hold the heavier Rolex watch with out bending or disconnecting?

padi56 · 11 August 2005, 02:13 AM

Well I use them on a Speedmaster without any problems,about the same
weight as a sub head.

10 August 2005, 07:15 AM	#1
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Strap/bracelet changes A question for all you strap chanin' fools out there! I want to become one of you, and wondered what tools you use for strap/bracelet changes? Also, any tips to avoid marring the lugs on your watches? I have a Bergeon spring bar tool model 6111. It has steel tips on it, one very narrow with a v-grrove in it, and the other very wide and flat with a large groove. I am looking at flipping the strap around on my JLC, and also may get new straps for it in different colours. Just looking for any hints on how to use the tools correctly. Thanks in advance, Al

10 August 2005, 12:53 PM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Al, it sounds like you have all the right tools, just need the straps. The biggest thing I would say is take your time. You can use scotch tape over the lugs to be careful, but just take your time. The Pams are easy since it is a screw and tube, so that change is fast and easy. Though I still need to be careful since my cases are polished. I guess that is why I have the Cape Cod cloths though. If you want some sites for straps of all different styles and sizes, just PM me mate. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

10 August 2005, 05:42 PM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	What Darren said or buy a strap with the new type of spring bar. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

10 August 2005, 09:56 PM	#5
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Al try this link several manafactures now make the quick release springbar watch straps in all sizes they are great and no more scratched lugs. http://thewatchprince.zoovy.com/product/MS208120R14G Attached Images __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

11 August 2005, 02:13 AM	#8
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Well I use them on a Speedmaster without any problems,about the same weight as a sub head. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

10 August 2005, 09:00 PM	#4
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Dman - PM sent! Padi - what is the new type of spring bar?

11 August 2005, 01:59 AM	#6
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Padi!

11 August 2005, 02:09 AM	#7
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	interesting consept but, will the sping bar hold the heavier Rolex watch with out bending or disconnecting?

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