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seabreeze · 20 March 2013, 10:32 PM

Noob request - question about basic tools:

Ok, I m not going to start opening the watches...but I should be able to manage a bracelet change.

On my first attempt at pushing the pin in a 1971 1603 clasp i made a scratch. I'm pretty handy, but i was in a rush and did not have a proper tool...never a good idea.

So now I have this beautiful 1016 that I would like to be able to put on a leather band, maybe swap out the clasp, maybe switch it back to SS someday.

Can you recommend the best simplest tool..i am guessing a pin on one end, a fork on the other? I dont need ultra gear..just something practical.

Also if there is anything else that is recommended to get, (small screwdriver for my sub?) i would appreciate it .

Thanks!

handsfull · 21 March 2013, 12:21 AM

Stick with anything made by bergeon or horotec and you'll be set. Look at Otto frei's site.

bscepter · 22 March 2013, 07:55 AM

i use a bergeon 6767, which has a fork on one end and a pin on the other. both are replaceable.

mmmk604 · 23 March 2013, 02:33 PM

I have the Bergeon 6767-F but the 6111 large fork would be useful for leather straps on a vintage watch.

20 March 2013, 10:32 PM	#1
seabreeze 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ed Location: Martha's Vineyard Posts: 832	Best first tool(s) advice for vintage bracelet Noob request - question about basic tools: Ok, I m not going to start opening the watches...but I should be able to manage a bracelet change. On my first attempt at pushing the pin in a 1971 1603 clasp i made a scratch. I'm pretty handy, but i was in a rush and did not have a proper tool...never a good idea. So now I have this beautiful 1016 that I would like to be able to put on a leather band, maybe swap out the clasp, maybe switch it back to SS someday. Can you recommend the best simplest tool..i am guessing a pin on one end, a fork on the other? I dont need ultra gear..just something practical. Also if there is anything else that is recommended to get, (small screwdriver for my sub?) i would appreciate it . Thanks! __________________ Rolex Submariner 114060 - 2013 Rolex Explorer 1016 - 1967 Omega Seamaster 2220.80 2007 Victorinox Swiss Army 24221 - circa 1985 Sold but wish I didn't Rolex DateJust 1603 - 1972

22 March 2013, 07:55 AM	#3
bscepter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Patrick Location: Omaha Watch: 16610 Submariner Posts: 948	i use a bergeon 6767, which has a fork on one end and a pin on the other. both are replaceable. __________________ 2009 16610 Submariner Date 1971 1601 Datejust 1966 Omega Seamaster 1965 Vulcain Voyager Chronograph

21 March 2013, 12:21 AM	#2
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	Stick with anything made by bergeon or horotec and you'll be set. Look at Otto frei's site.

23 March 2013, 02:33 PM	#4
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	I have the Bergeon 6767-F but the 6111 large fork would be useful for leather straps on a vintage watch.

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