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11 May 2017, 11:40 PM | #61 |
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6767 and 7825 for me. Scratched the lug backs when I first started using them but getting good at it now. You can't see the back anyway!!
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12 May 2017, 01:49 AM | #62 |
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I wanted to get one to change the bracelet for a strap, but, in the end didn't want to wait so I used a wooden toothpick and a single sided tool I use with my older DJ. I don't know if I risked damaging the watch, i hope not, but it worked easily, well and cheaply (of course if I'd damaged the watch, cheap would be my last concern).
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12 May 2017, 06:21 AM | #64 |
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ALSO dont get the springbars out and mobile and let go with the tool as that will cause the tensions of the spring to pop the sides out once they are free of the lug and scuff the side of your case ... Urgh
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Does the 7825 also work well with an Omega Speedmaster Professional? Can anyone comment to this?
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Thoughts on using this tool to practice on old watches to perfect the process? I have a couple watches i'd wear a lot more often if i could change out the strap with relative ease.
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This is only due to the fact that my speedmaster spring bars are not double flanged so it made it trickier to grab. |
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Its not compatible.. Use the tool i used in this video https://youtu.be/2lRSYIyhDro Best regards, |
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20 June 2017, 08:51 AM | #71 |
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i found this video that shows how easy it is to remove the bracelet. I like his technique, clean and scratch free.
I cringe watching some videos where they kept digging the lugs to remove the springbar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsdNzoCaemM |
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Fantastic, thanks very much!
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Very helpful thread.
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4 February 2018, 05:47 PM | #75 |
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They are back in stock at Esslinger. Ordered the tweezers and they were in 3 days.
https://www.esslinger.com/bergeon-78...-bar-tweezers/ |
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Must agree
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19 April 2018, 10:25 AM | #78 |
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Just bought the 7825 from someone on the forum. I'll let you know how they work. Now to track down an Everest
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Please do. Did you feel the need to tape?
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19 April 2018, 11:55 AM | #80 |
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I recently bought the 7825 from Esslinger online, and it works well. I still tape the lugs, as operator error is always a distinct possibility.
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Same here. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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I have the 7825 and love it!!!!!
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20 April 2018, 02:07 AM | #83 |
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Have a 7825 on order.
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20 April 2018, 02:09 AM | #84 |
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Before last week I would have said my Bergeon Spring bar tool and electric tape on the lugs was enough. Until I made a dogs arse of putting the steel bracelet back on the lower side of my BLNR. Too much force and the springbar has now caused abrasions on the front side of the lugs (filled me with rage). Naked eye you can’t see. But under light you can, painful lesson, Bergeon tweezers ordered. Enough said.
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I purchased my 7825 from esslinger.com, I received it in 3 days.
I have tried to use it but it seems that I am not able to use it well, I have not tried a lot worried on scratching the lug of my Exp. i have tried a bit with a Seiko SARB033 that I have as a beater watch and neither was able to use it :-( I have seen several Youtube videos that seem easy and straightforward. I would appreciate any suggestion. |
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I just got mine and in the near future will try it out. Enjoy reading the feedback. Thanks.
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23 April 2018, 10:19 AM | #87 |
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I did use tape, but don’t see the need in the future.
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I used my 7825 for the first time a few days ago.
You still need to be careful to not scratch the lugs but it works great.
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24 April 2018, 02:11 AM | #89 |
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I used it for the first time this past weekend. I did tape the lugs, but there seems to be scratches on the lug. Unfortunately, I can't be sure that they weren't there before I did the work replacing the bracelet, but it didn't look like the tape had any scratch marks on it. I was working on a 16710 that I purchased about 6 years ago that had a previous owner. Taking off the bracelet was easy, but getting the bracelet back on took me a little while to figure out how to do.
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I just received a 7825 tool for ofrei.com. Awesome piece. Changing bracelets like a boss. I highly recommend this tweezer/plier/tool.
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