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HONDABBQ · 23 November 2017, 07:38 AM

$89 for the Horofix or $149 for the Bergeon.

Is one easier or better than the other?

Robb · 23 November 2017, 08:05 AM

The Bergeon 7825 is easier to work with and a better tool in my opinion

Chadridv · 23 November 2017, 09:10 AM

Not even close IMO. The Bergeon is superior and worth the extra money. I have both.

PLNYC · 23 November 2017, 09:14 AM

I have both also and prefer the Bergeron

HogwldFLTR · 23 November 2017, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by PLNYC

I have both also and prefer the Bergeron

What's the difference?

Chadridv · 23 November 2017, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

What's the difference?

The design is totally different. I’ll post side by side pics in a little bit.

uansari1 · 23 November 2017, 12:39 PM

I have both and prefer the Bergeon as well.

The Bergeon 7825 is designed like a tweezer. The Horofix tool is a copy of the Bergeon 6825, which is more like pliers. Google and you’ll understand.

brucethemanlee · 23 November 2017, 12:47 PM

bergeon no question

RichM · 23 November 2017, 12:54 PM

Spend the extra bucks and get the Bergeon. I had both. Sold the Horofix on EBay.

dcash0615 · 23 November 2017, 12:54 PM

Bergeon

HONDABBQ · 23 November 2017, 01:02 PM

Looks like it's unanimous.

Just looking to delve a little deeper into,the answers above.

Why/ what makes the Bergeron better?

toxicavenger · 23 November 2017, 01:11 PM

The tweezers suck. A regular spring bar tool is just as good if not better.

BVLDARI · 23 November 2017, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

The design is totally different. I’ll post side by side pics in a little bit.

Subscribed. Waiting for pics.

HogwldFLTR · 23 November 2017, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uansari1

I have both and prefer the Bergeon as well.

The Bergeon 7825 is designed like a tweezer. The Horofix tool is a copy of the Bergeon 6825, which is more like pliers. Google and you’ll understand.

OK, for the price I thought it was the Bergeon plier that was being compared and not the plier to tweezer comparison. I understand now.

Forum-Dweller · 23 November 2017, 01:56 PM

And yet, actual tweezers go for $0.75 at the store. They're making some mad money on it.

Chadridv · 23 November 2017, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BVLDARI

Subscribed. Waiting for pics.

As you can see the Horofix is complicated looking and IMO has a lot of unnecessary design parts.

The Bergeon is simple but works perfectly every time.

I'd add that not only did the Horofix tip break the first time I ever tried to use it but the tip breaking scratched that watch. Just an over huge disappointment to me.

morimotom · 23 November 2017, 03:27 PM

But it’s Swiss quality. Says so right on the side!

Chadridv · 23 November 2017, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by morimotom

But it’s Swiss quality. Says so right on the side!

You true! You true.

garyk · 5 March 2020, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morimotom

But it’s Swiss quality. Says so right on the side!

jburson250 · 5 March 2020, 04:43 AM

To be fair to Horofix, they offer a tool very similar to the 7825 for way less money:

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-spring-bar-tweezers/

watchmework · 5 March 2020, 07:50 AM

Bergeon is the way to go

IndianRider · 5 March 2020, 07:50 AM

Go with the Bergeon.

smym18 · 5 March 2020, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jburson250

To be fair to Horofix, they offer a tool very similar to the 7825 for way less money:

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-spring-bar-tweezers/

This one also seems to come with literally 6 replacement tips since they can be unscrewed and reversed, whereas the Bergeon only has the 2 it comes with and replacement is $80 for a pair. This one looks identical to the Bergeon one. If I had known this Horofix one existed I probably would have tried it first before I got the Bergeon.

Dybala · 5 March 2020, 09:36 AM

I bought these after reviews on another forum said they were just as good as the Bergeron 7825. I liked these better because the tips are angled. I have only used them once so far but it worked great.

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-sp...rgonomic-tips/

Boaters · 5 March 2020, 10:03 AM

I have both and the Bergeon 7825 is more superior tool for sure.

Sub Capt. · 13 March 2020, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Boaters

I have both and the Bergeon 7825 is more superior tool for sure.

You have both of the tweezer types? Or the 7825 and the Horofix plier type?

To me it seems the Horofix tweezer type is the same as 7825 but better value?

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sambb · 2 November 2020, 05:50 AM

im struggling with the 6767f and scrath lugs. are pliers easier? help...

iTreelex · 2 November 2020, 07:20 AM

Ummm I'm going to go against bergeon here, while they have great tools, the tweezers are a rip off. The horofix are tweezers like the bergeon. The horofix is better imo because they have reversible tips and have a pair included. The bergeon replacement tips is $80 and only has one side.

They literally are the same for a fraction of the price

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-spring-bar-tweezers/

Undefeatable · 2 November 2020, 07:32 AM

I bought a pair $47 spring bar pliers off Amazon and they work fine. They remove the spring bar just as well as anything else.

Sure the Bergeon will be better quality, and if I was swapping bracelets and straps all the time, I'd probably spring for it, but honestly, they both do the same exact job. For me, I remove my bracelet every so often to deep clean the watch and thats it. No need to drop $150 in my case.

Sub Capt. · 2 November 2020, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by iTreelex

Ummm I'm going to go against bergeon here, while they have great tools, the tweezers are a rip off. The horofix are tweezers like the bergeon. The horofix is better imo because they have reversible tips and have a pair included. The bergeon replacement tips is $80 and only has one side.

They literally are the same for a fraction of the price

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-spring-bar-tweezers/

I agree 100%. I bought the Horofix too and they work great

23 November 2017, 07:38 AM	#1
HONDABBQ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 998	Horofix Springbar pliers or Bergeon 7825 $89 for the Horofix or $149 for the Bergeon. Is one easier or better than the other?

23 November 2017, 09:10 AM	#3
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	Not even close IMO. The Bergeon is superior and worth the extra money. I have both. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

23 November 2017, 09:14 AM	#4
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	I have both also and prefer the Bergeron __________________

23 November 2017, 12:39 PM	#7
uansari1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Doha, Qatar Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 535	I have both and prefer the Bergeon as well. The Bergeon 7825 is designed like a tweezer. The Horofix tool is a copy of the Bergeon 6825, which is more like pliers. Google and you’ll understand. __________________ Explorer II 16570 Polar (3186) GMT Master II 116710LN GMT Master II 126710BLRO (jubilee) Explorer 124270 Omega Seamaster GMT 50th Anniversary

23 November 2017, 12:54 PM	#9
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,202	Spend the extra bucks and get the Bergeon. I had both. Sold the Horofix on EBay. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

23 November 2017, 08:05 AM	#2
Robb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,931	The Bergeon 7825 is easier to work with and a better tool in my opinion

23 November 2017, 12:47 PM	#8
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,490	bergeon no question

23 November 2017, 12:54 PM	#10
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,364	Bergeon

23 November 2017, 01:02 PM	#11
HONDABBQ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 998	Looks like it's unanimous. Just looking to delve a little deeper into,the answers above. Why/ what makes the Bergeron better?

23 November 2017, 01:11 PM	#12
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	The tweezers suck. A regular spring bar tool is just as good if not better.

23 November 2017, 01:56 PM	#15
Forum-Dweller Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 215	And yet, actual tweezers go for $0.75 at the store. They're making some mad money on it.

23 November 2017, 03:27 PM	#17
morimotom "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: SD43 Posts: 312	But it’s Swiss quality. Says so right on the side!

5 March 2020, 04:43 AM	#20
jburson250 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: SE NH Watch: DSSD Posts: 388	To be fair to Horofix, they offer a tool very similar to the 7825 for way less money: https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-spring-bar-tweezers/ __________________ Jim Explorer 214270. Sea-Dweller 126600. Sea-Dweller Deepsea 126660 Black. Submariner 5512. PAM 514 Radiomir 1940. Railmaster XXL 2806.52.37. Speedmaster Moonphase 304.33.44.52.01.001. RIP JJ

5 March 2020, 07:50 AM	#21
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Bergeon is the way to go

5 March 2020, 07:50 AM	#22
IndianRider Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: on the road Watch: ing shameless Posts: 569	Go with the Bergeon.

5 March 2020, 09:36 AM	#24
Dybala "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, Omega, ML Posts: 49	I bought these after reviews on another forum said they were just as good as the Bergeron 7825. I liked these better because the tips are angled. I have only used them once so far but it worked great. https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-sp...rgonomic-tips/

5 March 2020, 10:03 AM	#25
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	I have both and the Bergeon 7825 is more superior tool for sure.

2 November 2020, 05:50 AM	#27
sambb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA/UK Posts: 1,287	im struggling with the 6767f and scrath lugs. are pliers easier? help...

2 November 2020, 07:20 AM	#28
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	Ummm I'm going to go against bergeon here, while they have great tools, the tweezers are a rip off. The horofix are tweezers like the bergeon. The horofix is better imo because they have reversible tips and have a pair included. The bergeon replacement tips is $80 and only has one side. They literally are the same for a fraction of the price https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-spring-bar-tweezers/

2 November 2020, 07:32 AM	#29
Undefeatable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Kevin Location: Irvine, CA Watch: 124060 Posts: 492	I bought a pair $47 spring bar pliers off Amazon and they work fine. They remove the spring bar just as well as anything else. Sure the Bergeon will be better quality, and if I was swapping bracelets and straps all the time, I'd probably spring for it, but honestly, they both do the same exact job. For me, I remove my bracelet every so often to deep clean the watch and thats it. No need to drop $150 in my case. __________________ 2FA

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