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Puffy · 15 April 2011, 07:33 AM

Where on earth can I get this now that it appears http://www.watchtool.co.uk has folded?

at least their website has been knackered for weeks now..

It's this one i'm talking about..

pic courtesy of otto frei..

esm · 15 April 2011, 07:45 AM

Wait till I get onto the laptop later on and see if I still have the link to an alternative plier from another EU company (can't remember ATM)

This tool will much much easier to remove the bracelet that's for sure.

MonBK · 15 April 2011, 08:00 AM

Why not order it from Otto Frei?

Dr. Robert · 15 April 2011, 08:13 AM

www.ofrei.com out of Oakland, Ca. Not sure if they ship out of USA?????

Onikage · 15 April 2011, 08:24 AM

Maybe try ebay. Although you might get a fake one that will break itself on your springbar. LOL

Onikage · 15 April 2011, 08:26 AM

I'd like one too as I've managed to depress the springbar and raise one side a little but that's about it. I can't get it to stay and wait for me whilst I get the other side to pop out...

cyglee · 15 April 2011, 08:27 AM

Be sure to order the fine fork, 6825-PF. The smaller forks are a better fit for rolex.

Cannop · 15 April 2011, 08:32 AM

You could give them a call and see if they are still trading on 0844 800 7253

etp095 · 15 April 2011, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

www.ofrei.com out of Oakland, Ca. Not sure if they ship out of USA?????

i just checked their website,it has an international phone number listed,so i would think they would ship out of the USA.price listed is $144 dollars,for the proper pliers and forks.

Puffy · 15 April 2011, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

Wait till I get onto the laptop later on and see if I still have the link to an alternative plier from another EU company (can't remember ATM)

This tool will much much easier to remove the bracelet that's for sure.

thanks Eric

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Why not order it from Otto Frei?

nah it'll get stuck in customs and i'll pay silly import duties. doubt otto frei can/will mark as zero value item and insure third party

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyglee

Be sure to order the fine fork, 6825-PF. The smaller forks are a better fit for rolex.

absolutely will do mate

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cannop

You could give them a call and see if they are still trading on 0844 800 7253

they are trading, their website has just been down for a few days.. when something doesn't work these days i just assume someone has gone busy...

their website has been down for the past few days but should be up shortly.. a migration from one server ot another went wrong

MonBK · 15 April 2011, 08:39 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by MonBK
Why not order it from Otto Frei?

"nah it'll get stuck in customs and i'll pay silly import duties. doubt otto frei can/will mark as zero value item and insure third party"

I see, you want the cake and eat it too.

Puffy · 15 April 2011, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

www.ofrei.com out of Oakland, Ca. Not sure if they ship out of USA?????

they do ship out of the US but to order you have to send them A FAX!!!! WTF??? i don't even know how to use a fax machine and not sure my PA knows either

i thought the world's biggest economy had adopted a fully online ecommerce model but obviously not..

Puffy · 15 April 2011, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyglee

Be sure to order the fine fork, 6825-PF. The smaller forks are a better fit for rolex.

actually gordon, which ones do you mean?

.23 / 1.10mm
or

.33 / 1.30mm

cyglee · 16 April 2011, 03:54 PM

Anders,
The 6825-PF should come with the 1.10mm tips, also called 6825FF replacement tips.
I assume the FF refers to fine fork?
And, a good to have backup is the more basic Bergeon 6767F, also with a smaller tip.
Have fun!

Puffy · 18 April 2011, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyglee

Anders,
The 6825-PF should come with the 1.10mm tips, also called 6825FF replacement tips.
I assume the FF refers to fine fork?
And, a good to have backup is the more basic Bergeon 6767F, also with a smaller tip.
Have fun!

thanks mate

yes FF must stand for fine fork...

PeterT · 18 April 2011, 06:38 AM

Hello, I have a set of the 6825 PF pliers with 2 sets of the FF forks that I could sell you for £75 inc P & P. One of the fork sets is totally standard and the other set has been filed down in order to fit some of the end links with the really narrow slots.
The pliers are as new and are the latest version with the low friction hinge and come in the original yellow Bergeon box.
I bought them last year from watch tool UK in order to swop some bracelets and no longer need the tool as the job is done!
First UK person to PM me gets them!

Cheers,

Peter

Puffy · 18 April 2011, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

Hello, I have a set of the 6825 PF pliers with 2 sets of the FF forks that I could sell you for £75 inc P & P. One of the fork sets is totally standard and the other set has been filed down in order to fit some of the end links with the really narrow slots.
The pliers are as new and are the latest version with the low friction hinge and come in the original yellow Bergeon box.
I bought them last year from watch tool UK in order to swop some bracelets and no longer need the tool as the job is done!
First UK person to PM me gets them!

Cheers,

Peter

PM sent

esm · 19 April 2011, 03:46 AM

Anders, just realised this maybe too late (sorry, havent been back to the Vaio..)

this is what i was going to get instead from another supplier. thought it was an alternative to the Bergeon one.. (im okay with the tools i have at the moment, thats why didnt buy it)

http://www.watch-tool.de/html/bracel....php?id=0090dk

http://www.watch-tool.de/html/bracel....php?id=0090do

Onikage · 19 April 2011, 04:17 AM

The diagram shows it does fit a Rolex with no modification. Not a bad price either. Thanks for that. Everyone without lugholes needs at least one of thes :D

Puffy · 12 May 2011, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

Anders, just realised this maybe too late (sorry, havent been back to the Vaio..)

this is what i was going to get instead from another supplier. thought it was an alternative to the Bergeon one.. (im okay with the tools i have at the moment, thats why didnt buy it)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onikage

The diagram shows it does fit a Rolex with no modification. Not a bad price either. Thanks for that. Everyone without lugholes needs at least one of thes :D

thanks chaps - just bumping this as we've had a lot of queries how to remove SEL bracelets without molesting case and bracelet.

the 6825, while a bit expensive, is worth every penny - a real joy to use

mlotus95 · 12 May 2011, 11:19 PM

i've been thinking about purchasing one of these myself.

Puffy · 12 May 2011, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlotus95

i've been thinking about purchasing one of these myself.

you'll love it Todd, worth every penny

Tunacan26 · 12 May 2011, 11:32 PM

Might be dumb question, but might this be a tool I could use to remove the bracelet from my Tudor Heritage, to enable me to put on the Nato strap?

15 April 2011, 07:33 AM	#1
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Bergeon 6825... Spring Bar Removal Tool Where on earth can I get this now that it appears http://www.watchtool.co.uk has folded? at least their website has been knackered for weeks now.. It's this one i'm talking about.. pic courtesy of otto frei.. __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

15 April 2011, 08:13 AM	#4
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,258	www.ofrei.com out of Oakland, Ca. Not sure if they ship out of USA????? __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 April 2011, 08:24 AM	#5
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Maybe try ebay. Although you might get a fake one that will break itself on your springbar. LOL __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

15 April 2011, 08:26 AM	#6
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	I'd like one too as I've managed to depress the springbar and raise one side a little but that's about it. I can't get it to stay and wait for me whilst I get the other side to pop out... __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

15 April 2011, 08:32 AM	#8
Cannop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Duncan Location: UK Watch: Lots Posts: 443	You could give them a call and see if they are still trading on 0844 800 7253 __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten" - Sir Henry Royce (1863 -1933) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

15 April 2011, 07:45 AM	#2
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Wait till I get onto the laptop later on and see if I still have the link to an alternative plier from another EU company (can't remember ATM) This tool will much much easier to remove the bracelet that's for sure.

15 April 2011, 08:00 AM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Why not order it from Otto Frei?

15 April 2011, 08:27 AM	#7
cyglee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gordon Location: California Watch: Gmtll,LV,SD,GV,etc Posts: 627	Be sure to order the fine fork, 6825-PF. The smaller forks are a better fit for rolex.

15 April 2011, 08:39 PM	#11
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Quote: Originally Posted by MonBK Why not order it from Otto Frei? "nah it'll get stuck in customs and i'll pay silly import duties. doubt otto frei can/will mark as zero value item and insure third party" I see, you want the cake and eat it too.

16 April 2011, 03:54 PM	#14
cyglee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gordon Location: California Watch: Gmtll,LV,SD,GV,etc Posts: 627	Anders, The 6825-PF should come with the 1.10mm tips, also called 6825FF replacement tips. I assume the FF refers to fine fork? And, a good to have backup is the more basic Bergeon 6767F, also with a smaller tip. Have fun!

18 April 2011, 06:38 AM	#16
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	Hello, I have a set of the 6825 PF pliers with 2 sets of the FF forks that I could sell you for £75 inc P & P. One of the fork sets is totally standard and the other set has been filed down in order to fit some of the end links with the really narrow slots. The pliers are as new and are the latest version with the low friction hinge and come in the original yellow Bergeon box. I bought them last year from watch tool UK in order to swop some bracelets and no longer need the tool as the job is done! First UK person to PM me gets them! Cheers, Peter

19 April 2011, 03:46 AM	#18
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Anders, just realised this maybe too late (sorry, havent been back to the Vaio..) this is what i was going to get instead from another supplier. thought it was an alternative to the Bergeon one.. (im okay with the tools i have at the moment, thats why didnt buy it) http://www.watch-tool.de/html/bracel....php?id=0090dk http://www.watch-tool.de/html/bracel....php?id=0090do

19 April 2011, 04:17 AM	#19
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	The diagram shows it does fit a Rolex with no modification. Not a bad price either. Thanks for that. Everyone without lugholes needs at least one of thes :D __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

12 May 2011, 11:19 PM	#21
mlotus95 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: pa Watch: GMT master II Posts: 600	i've been thinking about purchasing one of these myself.

12 May 2011, 11:32 PM	#23
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	Might be dumb question, but might this be a tool I could use to remove the bracelet from my Tudor Heritage, to enable me to put on the Nato strap?

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