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Originally Posted by envuks
One question about your tool, when re-attaching the bracelet, are the springbars compressed until they line up with the case holes or are you just sliding them around (non-compressed) inside the lugs until the find the holes. If it’s the latter, I’d expect scratching on the inside of the lugs next time the bracelet is removed which isn’t desirable. Based on the use of the flat tips on this tool, that’s what seems to be occurring, but I’m not sure if I’m misinterpreting.
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You're right, the bars are only compressed until they pass from the tool to the lugs. Whether that scratches or not likely depends on the profile of the bar tips and the material of the watch. Most of my bars have rounded ends that seem pretty gentle on the lugs.
I should try your suggestion of using the metal tips when replacing the bracelet as well. You need to apply some downward force to compress the bar so it's possible there could be some marking on the bottoms of the lugs.