Which spring bar tool do I need?

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OttawaMan

·Jun 27, 2013

I know you get what you pay for but I don't plan on fixing watches...I just need a spring bar tool for swapping out the strap on my SMP 300 ceramic with SS James Bond strap (god! I hate calling it James Bond). I ordered one from China...mechanically it's fine...however it's too wide. So now before I order another one, can any of you with experience tell me what size spring bar tool I should be getting to remove my SS strap?

 

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dsio

·Jun 27, 2013·Ash @ ΩF

I use a Bergeon 6111 myself. Don't stab yourself in the thumb with it, its extremely painful.

 

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Archer

·Jun 27, 2013·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

dsio

I use a Bergeon 6111 myself. Don't stab yourself in the thumb with it, its extremely painful.

Although the writing on mine is almost completely worn off, this is the same one I use. I use it everyday, multiple times per day.

New tips are available if needed - many modern Bergeon tools are not where the quality of the older stuff, but this one is all good.

Cheers, Al

 

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cicindela

·Jun 27, 2013·Steve @ ΩF

I used the Bergeon at first, occasionally scratching a watch. Those sharp tips can cut through stainless like butter. Then I spoke to an Octogenarian watch dealer who convinced me to use a 1.40mm watchmaker flat tip screwdriver. Never looked back. Master this and it's a breeze.

 

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OttawaMan

·Jun 27, 2013

140mm ? Isn't that like 14cm or about 5 inches? Maybe that's the length of the screwdriver? either way, the spring bar tool I have now is 2mm wide and that's too wide. I'm waiting to hear back from from these people on what I need. http://www.10watches.com/ Someone recommended the Bergeon 6767 but I'm not clear if I need the S or the F. I'm guessing it signifies Small and Fine.

 

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·Jun 27, 2013·Steve @ ΩF

OttawaMan

140mm ? Isn't that like 14cm or about 5 inches? Maybe that's the length of the screwdriver? either way, the spring bar tool I have now is 2mm wide and that's too wide. I'm waiting to hear back from from these people on what I need. http://www.10watches.com/ Someone recommended the Bergeon 6767 but I'm not clear if I need the S or the F. I'm guessing it signifies Small and Fine.

Typo, 1.40mm.
This is need not be exact, 1.20 can work too.

 

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Spy

·Jun 27, 2013

OttawaMan

I know you get what you pay for but I don't plan on fixing watches...I just need a spring bar tool for swapping out the strap on my SMP 300 ceramic with SS James Bond strap (god! I hate calling it James Bond). I ordered one from China...mechanically it's fine...however it's too wide. So now before I order another one, can any of you with experience tell me what size spring bar tool I should be getting to remove my SS strap?

I use either a Bergeon 6767F or Bergeon 6825.

 

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kyle L

·Jun 27, 2013·Grasshopper

Flat tip screwdrivers work just fine. 👍

 

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UncleBuck

·Jun 27, 2013·understands the decision making hierarchy

How about for those bracelets and straps that hide the entire bar? I have been using the fishing line trick that works most of the time but I have a "40's" ss ladies bracelet on a Benrus and I can't get anything into the miniscule gap.

 

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MMMD

·Jun 27, 2013

+1 on the Bergeon 6111. What I use most is the small fork on the reversible pin/fork tip.

http://www.ottofrei.com/Bergeon-6111-Deluxe-Spring-Bar-Tool.html

 

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Archer

·Jun 27, 2013·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

MMMD

+1 on the Bergeon 6111. What I use most is the small fork on the reversible pin/fork tip.

http://www.ottofrei.com/Bergeon-6111-Deluxe-Spring-Bar-Tool.html

I tend to use the larger end for removing straps - easy to slip in in between the lug and strap, then a little pull and the bar is out.

The narrow end is perfect for bracelets, and of course the pin is great for watches with lug holes.

Cheers, Al

 

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Stewart H

·Jun 29, 2013

I too use the 6111.