It is simply an amazing tool. It can peel a thin curl of metal from your lugs faster than you can say "oh sh*t"! [emoji33]
I bought the 6767. Regretting it slightly. Should've put the money down and gotten the 6825 instead, I think.
The tip of my pocket knife has always done just fine for me and I have never scratched even the cheapest of watches. Prior to joining this forum, I had no idea there were specific tools for this job. The right tool is surely a plus but so is technique. My ham fisted sons have a hard time with this concept. Using your brain and finesse beats a bigger hammer most times.
No complaints about it, it works great. But I'm a clumsy guy, so I figure the 6825 *should* be more precise... That comment about peeling a strip of metal though...
I was chatting with a watchmaker from Wempe in London last year and told him about my tinkering. He asked me what tools I used, to which I replied the mostly Horia, Horotec and Bergeon. His reply was that Bergeon are not what they used to be and that most of their tools need some modification before use. Al has commented on their puller for chronograph wheels needing polishing (that got me reaching for the lapping paper and Dialux green) I wonder if the 6825 comes under the same category?
Hey kyle, you have a six digit Rolex with lugholes? Please show me [emoji12] Even on a modern Omega with slight gaps between lugs and bracelet end links ( Omega still has a job to do here ) I find it very difficult with a tool on one side only to remove the bracelet. Best is when my wife holds the watch body and I use two Bergeon tools simultaneously on both spring bar ends.
Sure I posted my ever ready strap changing tool way back in the mists of time. Small Leatherman Micro adapted with the aid of a file, simples Not great photos at this time of day but sure you get the idea and it does work extremely well for removing straps.
Sorry, I missed the 6 digits part. I do it all the time with my Gilt GMT though. John Goldberger opens his 7 figure Rolex with a cheese knife so why not? (See 6:50) http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/talking-watches-with-john-goldberger