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wj100 · 2 December 2016, 07:17 AM

I know there are some threads already about the best tools for removing bracelets...and that most people seem to like the Bergeon 7825. Does anyone have any experience with this Horofix tool?

http://www.esslinger.com/horofix-wat...ers-band-tool/

Any thoughts on which is better? Horofix is $90 vs. $150 for the Bergeon.

Thanks!

slide13 · 2 December 2016, 07:19 AM

My experience with the Horofix hasn't been great. The notch is too narrow for quality spring bars and so it tends to slip and I've had the corners of the tools snap off. Thankfully they're replaceable but if I was doing it over I'd get the Bergeon.

Juantxo · 2 December 2016, 08:12 AM

Bergeon isn't so hot at all either. It takes practice to get those buggers off properly.

wj100 · 2 December 2016, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juantxo

Bergeon isn't so hot at all either. It takes practice to get those buggers off properly.

Given the issues with both plier type tools, is it better just to get a standard spring bar tool? Seems that isn't preferred by many either...

Bo-Dacious · 2 December 2016, 08:16 AM

It does take some practice with either pair.

Don't practice on a piece you intend on keeping pristine.

RichM · 2 December 2016, 08:51 AM

I found the Horofix tool a bit clumsy. Sold it on EBay and bought the Bergeon and found it much easier to work with.

dberman3 · 2 December 2016, 09:09 AM

Bought the Bergeon and returned it for the horofix. Cheaper and came with 2 different sized forks.

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Chadridv · 2 December 2016, 09:31 AM

I find the bergeon to be much much easier. I have both.

JonnyBCisco · 2 December 2016, 09:45 AM

I just purchased the Bergeon 7825 (fine forks) recently and I'm very pleased with it. Ridiculously easy to remove bracelets from my Hulk and SD4K using this tool. I know people are big fans of the standard spring bar tools but I could never get it to work right.

SemperFi · 2 December 2016, 09:57 AM

I've never had the Bergeon but I did buy the Horofix and returned it. I found it to be clumsy and somewhat fragile as both of the fine fork ends broke.

derklink · 21 May 2019, 04:13 AM

Resurrecting this thread. It seems like there are only comparisons between the not so great Horofix tool https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-wa...ers-band-tool/ and the Bergeon 7825.

Does anyone have experience with this one? https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-spring-bar-tweezers/ Seems to be more like the Bergeon. Just wondering if the Bergeon is worth the extra $ ? Thanks!

2 December 2016, 07:17 AM	#1
wj100 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: USA Posts: 46	Bergeon 7825 vs. Horofix Pliers I know there are some threads already about the best tools for removing bracelets...and that most people seem to like the Bergeon 7825. Does anyone have any experience with this Horofix tool? http://www.esslinger.com/horofix-wat...ers-band-tool/ Any thoughts on which is better? Horofix is $90 vs. $150 for the Bergeon. Thanks!

2 December 2016, 08:51 AM	#6
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,210	I found the Horofix tool a bit clumsy. Sold it on EBay and bought the Bergeon and found it much easier to work with. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

2 December 2016, 09:57 AM	#10
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I've never had the Bergeon but I did buy the Horofix and returned it. I found it to be clumsy and somewhat fragile as both of the fine fork ends broke. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

2 December 2016, 07:19 AM	#2
slide13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Here Posts: 933	My experience with the Horofix hasn't been great. The notch is too narrow for quality spring bars and so it tends to slip and I've had the corners of the tools snap off. Thankfully they're replaceable but if I was doing it over I'd get the Bergeon.

2 December 2016, 08:12 AM	#3
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	Bergeon isn't so hot at all either. It takes practice to get those buggers off properly.

2 December 2016, 08:16 AM	#5
Bo-Dacious "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Unknown Posts: 289	It does take some practice with either pair. Don't practice on a piece you intend on keeping pristine.

2 December 2016, 09:09 AM	#7
dberman3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Doug Location: Jupiter Posts: 420	Bought the Bergeon and returned it for the horofix. Cheaper and came with 2 different sized forks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

2 December 2016, 09:31 AM	#8
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	I find the bergeon to be much much easier. I have both.

2 December 2016, 09:45 AM	#9
JonnyBCisco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: McLean, VA Watch: AP 15400 White Posts: 150	I just purchased the Bergeon 7825 (fine forks) recently and I'm very pleased with it. Ridiculously easy to remove bracelets from my Hulk and SD4K using this tool. I know people are big fans of the standard spring bar tools but I could never get it to work right.

21 May 2019, 04:13 AM	#11
derklink "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Location Location Watch: amacallit Posts: 572	Resurrecting this thread. It seems like there are only comparisons between the not so great Horofix tool https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-wa...ers-band-tool/ and the Bergeon 7825. Does anyone have experience with this one? https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-spring-bar-tweezers/ Seems to be more like the Bergeon. Just wondering if the Bergeon is worth the extra $ ? Thanks!

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