Spring Bar Tweezers Removal Tool?

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vadimo

·Aug 26, 2021

I am getting into NATO straps so this first time and i don't have any tools

Can someone please recommend decent quality one?

 

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riimar

·Aug 29, 2021

My favourite is the bergeon 7767-F
Don't waste your money on the tweezers

 

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marcn

·Aug 29, 2021

I continue to use and have very good results with the one mentioned here:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/que...se-it-on-my-planet-ocean.130304/#post-1767234

 

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spe777

·Aug 30, 2021

Buy the best tools you can afford!! I use a Bergeon 6111 spring bar tool.

 

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wagudc

·Aug 30, 2021

In addition to a Bergeon springbar tool, I suggest getting a 5x loupe. You want to see what you are doing, randomly jabbing around with a springbar tool is how you scratch the lugs. I have a Bausch & Lomb that was less than $15, but works for my purposes.

 

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140dave

·Aug 30, 2021

I use the same one as @marcn for bracelets and then the Bergeon 6767-F for nato and strap swaps. The Bergeon is essential IMO and the tweezers really make bracelet removal easier, much better to do both springbars in unison then trying to get one end out w/the standard tool.

 

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riimar

·Aug 30, 2021

140dave

I use the same one as @marcn for bracelets and then the Bergeon 6767-F for nato and strap swaps. The Bergeon is essential IMO and the tweezers really make bracelet removal easier, much better to do both springbars in unison then trying to get one end out w/the standard tool.

I got those tweezers, and the bergeon tips broke on the first try. Maybe I was just unlucky, but the omega spring bars are very stiff.
Never had any issues with normal tools, just tape the edges on your first try.

How many watchmakers use tweezers instead of normal spring bar tools? 😀

 

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Tx3double

·Sep 13, 2021

I really like the straps that you can by that has the built in spring bar release.

 

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Foo2rama

·Sep 13, 2021·Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...

On tight straps and bracelets the tweezers are great. For natos or loose straps the single tool is easier.

 

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SkunkPrince

·Sep 13, 2021

riimar

How many watchmakers use tweezers instead of normal spring bar tools? 😀

Mine does, but his were sourced by Rolex, so they might be better than my cheap Horotec. He's also more dexterous than I am.

 

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arno

·Sep 14, 2021

Bought a cheap tweezer on Amazon, never could use it as either i’m dumb or it’s too poor quality (or both ??)

anyway i’m fine with the Bergeon as i don’t really mind to scratch inner side of the lugs as this is not visible when wearing the watch, and that’s part of a watch’s life