Beat spring bar tool for 124060. And best method?

[simplythebest]

What is the best tool and method for removing the bracelet and then putting it back in place?

I’ve scratched every watch from which I’ve tried to remove a bracelet.


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[Giovannibravo]

Bergeon spring bar tool. I can't fathom the price though.

[simplythebest]

Will this tool hold on to the bar nicely so that it does not scratch the sides? The cheaper tools kinda lose their grip as you pick them up.


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[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by simplythebest

Will this tool hold on to the bar nicely so that it does not scratch the sides? The cheaper tools kinda lose their grip as you pick them up.


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It’s all about your technique. I would practice on cheaper watches, before using it on my Rolex. Just like anything else, practice makes perfect. I bought this tool for my Tudor BB58, as you need to depress both sides of the bar simultaneously, in order to remove the bracelet, easily. It’s also useful for the micro adjust, on my OP’s clasp. I noticed that they use the same tool, at my AD.


Kat


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[simplythebest]

Excellent. Will grab one and practice on a beater watch!


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[Bonafide]

https://www.esslinger.com/premium-sp...iABEgIlU_D_BwE

If you can stomach the price, this is excellent. Videos on YouTube re: technique.

[Harry-57]

I used to use the Bergeon tool. Technique is everything. The trick is to keep the tweezers still and move the watch case. I've recently found a better tool, albeit at a price.



The Nam Hing tool is particularly useful for dropping the compressed spring bar back into the lugs. It has a pair of plastic lugs at the opposite end (photo below) which you squeeze the spring bar between. Present the watch to the plastic lugs, push the spring bar plus end link down and it drops into the watch case.

[Tim Plains]

Put some tape on the lugs, I use painters tape, spring bar tweezers, move the head of the watch instead of the tweezers/bracelet.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

I used to use the Bergeon tool. Technique is everything. The trick is to keep the tweezers still and move the watch case. I've recently found a better tool, albeit at a price.



The Nam Hing tool is particularly useful for dropping the compressed spring bar back into the lugs. It has a pair of plastic lugs at the opposite end (photo below) which you squeeze the spring bar between. Present the watch to the plastic lugs, push the spring bar plus end link down and it drops into the watch case.

[georgew]

Originally Posted by Tim Plains

Put some tape on the lugs, I use painters tape, spring bar tweezers, move the head of the watch instead of the tweezers/bracelet.

this is good to know, thx, as technique is everything

[simplythebest]

Originally Posted by georgew

this is good to know, thx, as technique is everything

Agree. I was doing it the opposite way. Excellent tip


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[Rolex2008]

Many tools will do the job even a small screwdriver, paper clip or safety pin, just make sure you are very careful.

Getting the spring bars out without damaging the watch is the easy bit in my experience. It’s getting the bracelet back on that’s tricky. If you’re not confident, tape up the lugs and always fit the bracelet from behind, not from the front of the lugs.


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[ckhaing]

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[ckhaing]

Originally Posted by Rolex2008

Many tools will do the job even a small screwdriver, paper clip or safety pin, just make sure you are very careful.

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That is very true ^^^^

I change straps / bracelets all the time with different tools. For me, it was poor technique, lighting, and visibility that made all scratches, not the tool per se. My visual sharpness changes from time to time depending on the sleeplessness and diabetes that caused the sratched watches. And attention / not to be in a hurry is important for me.

[Rolexken]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

I used to use the Bergeon tool. Technique is everything. The trick is to keep the tweezers still and move the watch case. I've recently found a better tool, albeit at a price.



The Nam Hing tool is particularly useful for dropping the compressed spring bar back into the lugs. It has a pair of plastic lugs at the opposite end (photo below) which you squeeze the spring bar between. Present the watch to the plastic lugs, push the spring bar plus end link down and it drops into the watch case.

Where do you buy the Nam Hing tool, I haven’t been able to find one?

[omar-rye]

One great trick I learned here from a member is to clamp down the watch case on a tabletop. Now you have two hands to work with: one hand should hold the end links from the bottom (the watch face side), applying counterpressure to ensure the spring bar doesn't shoot out the other side while you are applying pressure with the tweezers, while the other hand operates the tweezers.

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by Rolexken

Where do you buy the Nam Hing tool, I haven’t been able to find one?

https://www.esslinger.com/premium-sp...BoC2gUQAvD_BwE

[Rolexken]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

https://www.esslinger.com/premium-sp...BoC2gUQAvD_BwE

Thanks for the link, but I’ve just tried but they won’t ship to the UK ??

[Airkingchnr]

The best spring tool i have found is a competant watchmaker......

Last time I did a bracelet swop it cost me £180 for a polish and laser fill to all 4 lugs and that was using bergeon tweezers

Thats alot of bracelet swops for a competant watchmaker to do rather than an incompetent fool.
Never again

I learnt my lesson

[Guppydriver]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

I used to use the Bergeon tool. Technique is everything. The trick is to keep the tweezers still and move the watch case. I've recently found a better tool, albeit at a price.



The Nam Hing tool is particularly useful for dropping the compressed spring bar back into the lugs. It has a pair of plastic lugs at the opposite end (photo below) which you squeeze the spring bar between. Present the watch to the plastic lugs, push the spring bar plus end link down and it drops into the watch case.

Keep in mind though that this says only good for spring bars between 12-20mm. If you have an Explorer II or Pelagos etc.. this tool appears to be ineffective. (just looking at the listing, not from experience)

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by Rolexken

Where do you buy the Nam Hing tool, I haven’t been able to find one?

The website is http://www.nam-hing.com/

I sent an enquiry to [email protected] and they supplied the information. A very helpful company.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by Guppydriver

Keep in mind though that this says only good for spring bars between 12-20mm. If you have an Explorer II or Pelagos etc.. this tool appears to be ineffective. (just looking at the listing, not from experience)

It widens to around 3-4mm beyond the width necessary to grab the spring bars of my explorer 2, so no problem there. If in doubt, enquire to Nam Hing.

[Rolexken]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

The website is http://www.nam-hing.com/

I sent an enquiry to [email protected] and they supplied the information. A very helpful company.

Great thanks I’ll have a look.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by Rolexken

Thanks for the link, but I’ve just tried but they won’t ship to the UK ??

They used to but they don't any more. I wish they did.

[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by Giovannibravo

Bergeon spring bar tool. I can't fathom the price though.

Agreed. Picked one up recently from Amazon $129. Not cheap but they work easily.

[sofmore]

You should try Bergeon spring bar tool

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

The website is http://www.nam-hing.com/

I sent an enquiry to [email protected] and they supplied the information. A very helpful company.

Is it cheaper than Esslinger price?

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

Is it cheaper than Esslinger price?

It worked out at about £75 UK plus import tax - it was part of a bigger order. Less than £100 all in. Not cheap but for my watch collection it's a negligible outlay.

[hopkins]

What are some recommended steps or precautions to take when practicing your watch removal technique on cheaper watches before attempting it on a more valuable timepiece like a Rolex or Tudor?

[TikTok]

For us in the UK not served by Esslinger, try cousinsuk.com.
They seem to have a good range. Not used them personally.
I have used hswalsh.com but their range doesn't seem as extensive.