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18 November 2019, 02:46 AM
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Please recommend a set of screwdrivers.
I figure I'd ask in the vintage section, since some of you guys tinker. I'm looking for a decent set of watchmakers' screwdrivers to size the bracelets mainly. Amazon has them as cheap as $7; for obvious reasons those aren't the ones I'd try on my watches.
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18 November 2019, 05:31 AM
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For bracelets you don’t need a set. You only need 1.60mm. Get the high torque one.
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18 November 2019, 05:49 AM
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Hollow ground 1.6mm is the way to go
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18 November 2019, 06:49 AM
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Both Esslinger and Otto Frei sell watchmaker tools.
Horotec make some good ones and they come hollow ground. Bergeon, which is a Rolex company, also has good screwdrivers but most are not hollow ground if that interests you. 
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18 November 2019, 06:53 AM
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Please recommend a set of screwdrivers.
Sorry but what means hollow ground and what would be the advantage?
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18 November 2019, 07:06 AM
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I would recommend a hollow ground screwdriver for 20mm Oyster bracelets, one for men's 20mm Jubilees and one for the ladies Jubilee bracelet. By the way, the hollow ground tips are prone to breaking, from the hard to remove screws. I'd recommend extra tips too.
I spent around $150 for my last set of screwdrivers - quality ones are not cheap.
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18 November 2019, 07:30 AM
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18 November 2019, 07:48 AM
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18 November 2019, 09:56 AM
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I use a horotec high torque screwdriver with hollow ground blades. Works perfect.
High torque = bigger screwdriver body, easier to unscrew new links (with loctite$ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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19 November 2019, 11:28 PM
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20 November 2019, 09:40 AM
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The Horofix 1.7mm seems to be popular (see thread below). I don't have one myself but other TRF members seemed happy with it.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=659862 |
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26 November 2019, 10:29 AM
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bergeon 30081-p05 Screwdrivers are the besy
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26 November 2019, 11:44 AM
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+1 for Bergeon
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27 November 2019, 12:24 PM
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27 November 2019, 04:16 PM
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Lots of fancy &/or cheap tools out there.
But once Bergeon arrived on workbench, everything else feels dirty. |
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4 April 2020, 02:27 AM
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So I am in need of adjusting my bracelet on my 116234. I messaged Bas and he said I need a 1.3mm hollow ground screwdriver. Maaaaaaaaaan have I had a hard time finding one. I wanted to ask, are ALL Horotec screwdrivers hollow ground? I just saw your post recommending Esslinger, but Esslinger says they have delayed shipping because of Covid19. I'm looking at Otto Frei just now. Do you know of any place in America that I can order either a 1.3mm or a 1.2mm hollow ground right now that is still shipping? Thanks in advance. |
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4 April 2020, 04:06 AM
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Not all horotec screwdrivers are hollow ground. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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4 April 2020, 08:11 AM
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I'm a fan of Bergeon, basic sets start about $110. The Bergeon 1.6mm drum driver screwdriver is one of the best for sizing Rolex bands. You can order it from Casker at:
https://www.jewelerssupplies.com/scr....5971.160.html I suggest getting extra blades when ordering, they will break. Good Luck. |
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