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Screwdriver for new omega speedmaster bracelet?

  1. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Aug 30, 2020

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    Did you miss @Archer s post on the first page that tells you the perfect screwdriver

    There is no Omega New speedmaster Bracelet screwdriver.


     
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  2. Pun Aug 30, 2020

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    Will this do?
     
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  3. Gruesome Aug 31, 2020

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    If you shape it right. But starting from a 6mm wide tip is maybe not optimal; lots of filing. Plus (or rather, minus), 'fully magnetized' near your watch is also not great.
     
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  4. Pun Aug 31, 2020

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    Yes indeed so. I just didn't think all that. Its so nice of you to remind me the basics.
    Regards
     
  5. schoolboy Aug 31, 2020

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    I saw his post, but I was hoping for a screwdriver that I could just buy and use without having to modify it.
     
  6. Pro Diver Aug 31, 2020

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    Here is my experience on a hesalite Speedmaster Professional. The perfect screwdriver that needs no filing or adjustment is a wiha 1.8mm that I purchased from Amazon for about $8. In fact, I bought an entire set for under $30. I attempted to remove screws using a set of jewelers screwdrivers that included a 1.8 and I mangled a screw. Bought the wiha and after applying gentle pressure, all the screws loosened with no problem. No boiling water, no hair dryer, no butane torch needed. That's my story and when I told the AD, who originally offered to size the bracelet, he chuckled and sent a few extra screws. Nice customer service.
     
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  7. Gruesome Aug 31, 2020

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    If the Wiha fits, then that is great. I didn't have to modify the 1.8mm (I assume; would have to check) screwdriver out of my Ofrei.com FB-1240 set(*) either when I sized the bracelet and added the adjustable diver clasp on my stainless coaxial Speedmaster. No heat applied either; and no scratches :cool:.

    Pun: it's all about the details... One could probable even start with a rusty nail, file it to the right shape, get it red hot and then quench it to harden it a bit. But the tool you posted has a nicer handle!

    (*): but this is the Omega forum, so the proper recommendation is to buy a nice Horotec set!
     
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  8. schoolboy Sep 1, 2020

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    I will order that soon