Springbar Remover Size for a Datejust?

[gregdolley]

Hi guys, I hope that someone can help me. I've got a couple spring bar removers, but none that are small enough to fit into my DJ ("M" series). The width of the fork of my smallest is 1.5875mm (1/16") and according to my caliper, the width of the spring bar slot in my DJ is about 0.79mm (1/32"). I've fabricated a make-shift remover from a 1mm slotted screwdriver by shaving off the sides of the tip. While this did work to remove the bracelet, it doesn't give the same amount of control as a professional one with a nicely cut "V" in the center.

So my questions is - where can I buy a spring bar remover that is actually small enough to fit my DJ (< 0.79mm or 1/32")??? I've looked at many watch tool sites, but either they don't list the size, or the size they do list is too big. Don't know where to go from here. :thinking:

Any help would be greatly appreciated. :thumbsup:

Thanks,

-Greg

[buz-lh]

Look here. http://www.ofrei.com/page_226.html

[gregdolley]

Look here. http://www.ofrei.com/page_226.html

Thanks, Buz. But the smallest size they list is still a little too big (although it's still smaller than the ones I have). Do you know of any place else?

Thanks,

-Greg

[buz-lh]

Thanks, Buz. But the smallest size they list is still a little too big (although it's still smaller than the ones I have). Do you know of any place else?

Thanks,

-Greg

Greg, either of the first two work perfectly. Most members here use this tool and I have been using it with no problem for over a year. Trust me, it will work.

[gregdolley]

Greg, either of the first two work perfectly. Most members here use this tool and I have been using it with no problem for over a year. Trust me, it will work.

I guess the size specs I got (from another site) were incorrect (it was listed as something like 1.17mm). I will give it a try (just ordered it) and will let you know how it goes.

Thanks again. :thumbsup:

-Greg

[karmatp]

Hey Buz, the first one that pops up on the link is the one correct, the 6111. The generic is exactly the same also? Thanks

[gregdolley]

Buz - OK, here's an update: I just got the spring bar tool (6111 Bergeon). Good news and bad news about the size. The bad news - it's just a few hair lengths too wide. The good news - it was soooo close to the exact size, I just ground off about 1/20th of a millimeter from both sides of the fork. Now it fits in the spring bar opening perfectly and slides back and forth easily. :clap: Below are some before and after photos.