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23 April 2020, 06:50 AM | #1 |
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Strap change
I know this subject has been covered but I’m still not certain what tool I should purchase. My 1990 116613 Sub now has a very worn and stretched two tone strap, so much so, I’m not confident in wearing it anymore. It is the model with the drilled lugs.
The Everest strap has been bought and so I now need the correct tool to exchange it with the rubber strap. The tool I’ve decided on a Bergeon, either 6767f, 7767f, or if really necessary the 7825. My question to you experts is, is F the right size, or do I need the S or the SF? Plus, as this has the drilled lugs, I can push the spring bar out externally, which kind of makes the 7825 redundant. I really could do with your help. |
23 April 2020, 06:59 AM | #2 |
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I can't remember with Bergeon I have as I am relocating and it's in storage BUT I just ordered a generic watch tool kit off of Amazon to change my 14060M from strap back to stock band the other day. You really just need something to push in the spring bar through the lug hole. I typically tape off the back of the lugs to avoid scratching them.
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23 April 2020, 07:15 AM | #3 |
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The S is standard, and the F is fine. A Rolex needs the fine size, and some could use Super Fine, although that tool is fragile.
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23 April 2020, 07:17 AM | #4 |
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A watch that costs thousands merits a decent tool, IMHO
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23 April 2020, 11:19 AM | #5 |
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If you have the drilled lugs, just use toothpicks to poke them out, wood won’t scratch your watch and it’s nice and easy. I think drilled lugs often come with a springbar that has no flange thingy to grab with a bracelet tool, something like the picture at the bottom, compared tthe upper picture with little bits for a springbar tool to catch onto which would be in an undrilled case. I believe my 16710 has springbars without the flange thingies.
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23 April 2020, 11:53 AM | #6 |
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Agree on the toothpicks. Been using them for years on my 14060M for strap changes. Works perfect and no scratches.
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And, as noted, when there are drilled lugs a $0.005 toothpick works just as well as a $5 springbar tool. |
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23 April 2020, 12:57 PM | #9 |
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With drilled lugs, I also just use a wooden toothpick for springbar removal, and the corner of a credit card or a guitar pick for edging them back in.
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