Bracelet Removal Tool - 116610

[Shamus]

I have a 116610 and I want to use a NATO strap for sportier occasions. I've never tried to remove the bracelet.

1. Is removing the bracelet on the 116610 any different than the previous model?

2. Where can I buy a spring bar tool other than on the internet?

[Time2time]

Why would you take that beautiful oyster bracelet off and put a strap made of material on instead??

That would look awful IMHO.

[Time2time]

If you really have to, a 2100 Screwdriver from Rolex or a Burgeon tool.
Just Google it!

[SaddleSC]

Bergeon 6111 from Otto Frei

[caryyee]

See http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=241599 for instructions etc ..

[mlotus95]

good info

[karmatp]

Burgeon 6767 is the way to go.

[Doctorsti]

Originally Posted by karmatp

Burgeon 6767 is the way to go.

X2 this is the best tool

[Ebruner]

Originally Posted by Time2time

Why would you take that beautiful oyster bracelet off and put a strap made of material on instead??

That would look awful IMHO.

THANK YOU FOR SAYING THAT!!!! Oysters forever, down with the nylon.




-Eddie

[How]

One of these pliers. At the 3:44 mark in this video:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x5ArSjYlJ9Y

I have the Bergeon 6825-PF pliers, however the fine 'PF' forks (that Bergeon has specifically claimed to have produced especially to fit through smaller Rolex bracelet end link gaps to reach the springbar), are still too wide and don't fit though the end link gap to reach the springbar on my SubC and DSSD.

Anyone know where to get one of these Rolex tools that they used in the video?

[How]

Originally Posted by Time2time

Why would you take that beautiful oyster bracelet off and put a strap made of material on instead??

That would look awful IMHO.

Yes I agree that the beautiful Oyster bracelet is indeed a masterpiece, and the Sub wouldn't be as legendary as it is without it, for it is a big part of all that the Sub is today.

However many of us like to also wear the Sub with other straps - with a NATO like 007 , Über cool.

Not to mention with a rubber strap also, for wearing while doing high-intensity sports (other than Diving). After all, this IS a sports watch and, the stainless steel Oyster bracelet to be honest, makes this watch more of a jewellery piece (not unlike wearing a thick stainless steel or gold bracelet piece of jewellery), rather than a sports piece, while doing sports. For me, a sports timekeeping piece preferably should be rubber strapped, NATO strapped or equivalent.

For example, during a cross training, ironman, cycling or bootcamp training session, a Sub with a rubber strap would be more appropriate and comfortable than a full steel bracelet, for those of us who prefer to use our Subs as a training tool watch as opposed to wearing a G-Shock or something. The Oyster bracelet is less comfortable, as well as making the watch dangle around loosely through its bracelet slack, which can get annoying during intense training. Yes the new glidlock clasp eliminates and slack, but still, for me, I just prefer rubber straps while training as I feel the oyster bracelet makes the watch feel like a piece of jewellery rather than a workhorse sports timekeeping tool.

For all other occasions, I agree; the Oyster bracelet is nothing short of perfect.

Anyway this is just my opinion and what I prefer, it's ok if anyone disagrees.

Oh yeah, it doesn't look awful. It looks great with NATO or rubber straps.

[AJMarcus]

Sure, the Sub can look cool and like Sean in the early movie with a NATO. But it looks best on its made-for-by-Rolex legendary Oyster bracelet. I for one will never get putting a $20 band on an $8k watch. It's like buying a $2k suit and wearing $10 shoes.. Why would anyone do that especially if you received a pair of Allen Edmonds included in your suit purchase But it's your watch and so I say enjoy

[Shamus]

Ok...I got both the Bergeon 6111 and 6767 and neither one is doing the trick. The 116610 sub appears to be more difficult to get the bracelet off.

I saw the youtube video someone posted above. At the rolex factory it looks like they use a dual action tool that simultaneously pushes in BOTH spring bars. My problem is that when I push in ONE of the spring bars at a time, it does nothing to get the bracelet off.

Anyone on here been successful with this?

For those that want to respond with, "Why would you put a NATO strap on your brand new Sub-C!?"...you can save it. I'm sure you think Connery looked like an idiot in his too.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Time2time

If you really have to, a 2100 Screwdriver from Rolex or a Burgeon tool.
Just Google it!

2100 tool is not for that type of spring bar ... doesnt have lateral strength & can fail.

as far as nato on a watch without lughole type sprinbars this makes me uncomfortable .... the ridges used to remove the springbar from modern rolex have been known to get hung up on straps & pop.

[Kringkily]

If he wants to put it on a nato then so be it....

[jhupp]

Originally Posted by Ebruner

THANK YOU FOR SAYING THAT!!!! Oysters forever, down with the nylon.




-Eddie

Long live the Nylon Nation!!!

That watch will look 1,000 times better on a NATO. I won;t wear mine any other way.

[Speed]

1. Tape up your lugs.
2. Get your tool on one spring bar
3. Push the spring in toward the center
4. Keep pressure on the bar and pull it up until it extends
5. Remove the spring bar

[caryyee]

Originally Posted by Shamus

My problem is that when I push in ONE of the spring bars at a time, it does nothing to get the bracelet off.

Anyone on here been successful with this?

Once one spring bar end is 'popped', exert constant pressure upwards while you pop the second end, the bracelet should then slide off upwards.
The key word is upwards ... the bracelet will not come off laterally, or downwards, only upwards.

With a bit of practice, it only takes me 30 secs of fiddling to get the bracelet off, and the only tool I use is the end of a kebab skewer!

[relic.sinner]

Keep your oyster on and don't end up like me, regret meddling with the strap and end up with a chipped lug..

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=244182

[LuminousMaximus]

Just ordered the Spring Bar Tool and a Second set for Rolex Bracelets.

So, the BERG-6825 will work with bracelets, like Omega, But NOT Rolex.

(But if you also buy the BERG-6825FF, Fine Tips, It will handle almost all bracelet job's that require fine points...)

If your purchased a 6825 with the regular size tips, then just purchase two of these fine point tips to handle all the jobs that require fine points.

And they are on sale now! >>here<<

and also check out this link >>Here<<

Total cost for BERG-6825 Spring Bar Tool
and BERG-6825FF Tips, (2 sets for Rolex)

$222.05

[subtona]

Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

Just ordered the Spring Bar Tool and a Second set for Rolex Bracelets.

So, the BERG-6825 will work with bracelets, like Omega, But NOT Rolex.

(But if you also buy the BERG-6825FF, Fine Tips, It will handle almost all bracelet job's that require fine points...)



And they are on sale now! >>here<<

and also check out this link >>Here<<

Total cost for BERG-6825 Spring Bar Tool
and BERG-6825FF Tips, (2 sets for Rolex)

$222.05

The images shown do not represent the tools effectiveness when the bracelet is attached at both ends, the pics only show the ideal situation when 1 side is not attached.

I do not know if it works or not, just raising the question.