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Cru Jones · 28 August 2017, 11:04 PM

Inspired by a local butcher wearing this exact combo while he was working (yes, a butcher), I bought a Bergeon 7825 tool (yes, it is THAT good!) and my first NATO strap (I had thought the LVc belonged only on the bracelet, and now I'm happy with this change).

Here are a few pics:

I also bought a solid navy colored NATO, which I'll try another day.

Runnin' Rebel · 28 August 2017, 11:06 PM

Totally works. Beautiful combo !

ap1 · 28 August 2017, 11:08 PM

Looks good.

BiH115 · 28 August 2017, 11:08 PM

That looks fantastic. The green flows really well from the bezel to the strap.

Lol-x · 28 August 2017, 11:09 PM

Please show and tell a little more about the Bergeon 7825 tool.

Cru Jones · 28 August 2017, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Please show and tell a little more about the Bergeon 7825 tool.

The spring bar tool is a tweezer meant to approximate Rolex's own 3200 tweezers. The forks are the correct size for Rolex bracelets.

Yes, it's a bit more pricey than other options, but the tool is so easy to use compared to anything else I've tried (full disclaimer: I'm not much of a "tool guy", so the easier the better for me).

Some pics:

rushca01 · 28 August 2017, 11:25 PM

That strap looks amazing on that watch! I like a lot!

yxc145 · 29 August 2017, 12:01 AM

very nice.
Thought about gettig a pair of those tweezers. not cheap.

BiH115 · 29 August 2017, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yxc145

very nice.
Thought about gettig a pair of those tweezers. not cheap.

Not much compared to that Deep Blue you have!

I'm not much of a strap changer, but these threads sure make me want to pick up a few nato's...

ajas · 29 August 2017, 12:09 AM

Looks great

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watchwatcher · 29 August 2017, 12:11 AM

Very nice, Cru!

travisb · 29 August 2017, 12:16 AM

Looks good my friend! Pretty cool that your butcher is rocking that combo.

yxc145 · 29 August 2017, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiH115

Not much compared to that Deep Blue you have!

I'm not much of a strap changer, but these threads sure make me want to pick up a few nato's...

spent every penny on the d-blue and the blnr

me, too. I am interested in rubber straps.

1210tech · 29 August 2017, 01:06 AM

Looks good

The LVc is growing on me

GT500 · 29 August 2017, 01:27 AM

Where did you purchase the Bergeon?

Cru Jones · 29 August 2017, 01:38 AM

Thanks all for the comments.

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

Looks good my friend! Pretty cool that your butcher is rocking that combo.

Yes, I had to do a double-take, as I was both surprised to see it, and really surprised to see how much I liked it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT500

Where did you purchase the Bergeon?

PM sent.

DGB · 29 August 2017, 03:47 PM

Nice,

Good choice with the Bergeon, always buy the right tools to avoid unnecessary scratches or dings

PanosI · 29 August 2017, 06:16 PM

Looking good buddy

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1William · 29 August 2017, 08:46 PM

Looks good as an alternative to the bracelet.

Cru Jones · 29 August 2017, 10:28 PM

all, thanks.

And, as promised, here are a couple with the solid blue NATO mounted.

I think the solid blue NATO complements well the green and grey of the watch head, and the blue/green NATO is a bit more "fun".

nick c · 29 August 2017, 11:47 PM

Very cool combination, looks great

Winnie Bloo · 29 August 2017, 11:53 PM

Very very nice indeed.

Will have to invest in one of those tweezers .....it's as the saying goes...
"You only get what you pay for"

Thanks for sharing

peterpl · 30 August 2017, 12:04 AM

The 6825 or the 7825 tools is a MUST for any watch person. It makes it so easy and you will never scratch the lugs.

Worth the money and like they say it makes the job 1000x easier with the correct tools

BVLDARI · 30 August 2017, 12:36 AM

I really like that green strap. It's amazing how much a strap changes the personality of the watch.

harvey · 30 August 2017, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpl

The 6825 or the 7825 tools is a MUST for any watch person. It makes it so easy and you will never scratch the lugs.

Worth the money and like they say it makes the job 1000x easier with the correct tools

Which would be the one to go for...what advantage would the the 7825 have over the 6825?

After seeing the pics here I would like to pick one up.

Syed117 · 30 August 2017, 12:47 AM

I am generally not a fan of that green, but it really does look fantastic on that first strap

imperio · 30 August 2017, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

The spring bar tool is a tweezer meant to approximate Rolex's own 3200 tweezers. The forks are the correct size for Rolex bracelets.

Yes, it's a bit more pricey than other options, but the tool is so easy to use compared to anything else I've tried (full disclaimer: I'm not much of a "tool guy", so the easier the better for me).

I almost bought the other Bergeon springbar "tweezer" tool (I think it was ref 6825) but it would not work on my Deepsea bracelet. Good to know the 7825 works on the Sub C bracelets... but I wouldn't make a blanket statement to say that this works for all Rolex bracelets just yet. I would definitely get one if it did, though!

BiH115 · 30 August 2017, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey

Which would be the one to go for...what advantage would the the 7825 have over the 6825?

After seeing the pics here I would like to pick one up.

From what I understand, the 7825 fits better, but both are fine, so to speak. Pick up whichever one is significantly cheaper. If only a few dollars difference, grab the 7825.

AJM914 · 30 August 2017, 02:39 AM

Very nice!

JCZ5 · 30 August 2017, 02:45 AM

Wow the NATO really works well. I was just thinking the other day whether NATO works well on the 6 digit references. And also been putting off any move due to my fear of scratching the lugs. But this puts both of my concerns at rest.

I too would like to know where you got the tool and NATO. Thanks!

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28 August 2017, 11:04 PM	#1
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,592	Bergeon 7825 + NATO + LVc Inspired by a local butcher wearing this exact combo while he was working (yes, a butcher), I bought a Bergeon 7825 tool (yes, it is THAT good!) and my first NATO strap (I had thought the LVc belonged only on the bracelet, and now I'm happy with this change). Here are a few pics: I also bought a solid navy colored NATO, which I'll try another day.

28 August 2017, 11:06 PM	#2
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Totally works. Beautiful combo ! __________________ ♛

28 August 2017, 11:09 PM	#5
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,267	Please show and tell a little more about the Bergeon 7825 tool. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

29 August 2017, 01:06 AM	#14
1210tech "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Ian Location: Swansea, UK Posts: 259	Looks good The LVc is growing on me __________________ ♛ Rolex GMT II 116710LN ♛ Rolex DateJust 41 126334 Rhodium Tudor Black Bay 79220N Ω Omega Speedy Moonwatch

30 August 2017, 02:39 AM	#29
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Very nice! __________________

28 August 2017, 11:08 PM	#3
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,129	Looks good.

28 August 2017, 11:08 PM	#4
BiH115 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: NH Watch: your mouth! Posts: 384	That looks fantastic. The green flows really well from the bezel to the strap.

28 August 2017, 11:25 PM	#7
rushca01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: GMT BLRO Posts: 1,742	That strap looks amazing on that watch! I like a lot!

29 August 2017, 12:01 AM	#8
yxc145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: David Location: Chicago Watch: SkyD,JC, BLNR, Ex2 Posts: 1,578	very nice. Thought about gettig a pair of those tweezers. not cheap.

29 August 2017, 12:09 AM	#10
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,140	Looks great Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

29 August 2017, 12:11 AM	#11
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,552	Very nice, Cru!

29 August 2017, 12:16 AM	#12
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,418	Looks good my friend! Pretty cool that your butcher is rocking that combo.

29 August 2017, 01:27 AM	#15
GT500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: John Location: OH IO Posts: 539	Where did you purchase the Bergeon?

29 August 2017, 03:47 PM	#17
DGB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: uk Posts: 990	Nice, Good choice with the Bergeon, always buy the right tools to avoid unnecessary scratches or dings

29 August 2017, 06:16 PM	#18
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Looking good buddy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

29 August 2017, 08:46 PM	#19
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,209	Looks good as an alternative to the bracelet.

29 August 2017, 10:28 PM	#20
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,592	all, thanks. And, as promised, here are a couple with the solid blue NATO mounted. I think the solid blue NATO complements well the green and grey of the watch head, and the blue/green NATO is a bit more "fun".

29 August 2017, 11:47 PM	#21
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Very cool combination, looks great

29 August 2017, 11:53 PM	#22
Winnie Bloo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Dave Location: E.U. Watch: ing the GBP fall. Posts: 320	Very very nice indeed. Will have to invest in one of those tweezers .....it's as the saying goes... "You only get what you pay for" Thanks for sharing

30 August 2017, 12:04 AM	#23
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	The 6825 or the 7825 tools is a MUST for any watch person. It makes it so easy and you will never scratch the lugs. Worth the money and like they say it makes the job 1000x easier with the correct tools

30 August 2017, 12:36 AM	#24
BVLDARI "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 923	I really like that green strap. It's amazing how much a strap changes the personality of the watch.

30 August 2017, 12:47 AM	#26
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	I am generally not a fan of that green, but it really does look fantastic on that first strap

30 August 2017, 02:45 AM	#30
JCZ5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 572	Wow the NATO really works well. I was just thinking the other day whether NATO works well on the 6 digit references. And also been putting off any move due to my fear of scratching the lugs. But this puts both of my concerns at rest. I too would like to know where you got the tool and NATO. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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