Bergeon Spring Bar Removal Tool Is it worth buying one?

I really should have bought this earlier.
Unfortunately it has gone up in price since I bought mine but I will leave a link below to the amazon store I bought mine from.
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[@dourmoose]

I agree, money well spent.

[@WATCHingJames]

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[@paulelliott7493]

I myself was very surprised that some really good 'budget' watches came with such lousy tools, some of them bend the first time you try a micro adjustment, and some are finished after just one spring pin removal. This is actually a real useful short video to bookmark for future reference if anyone out there is planning on changes / adjustments to their collections ( especially any expensive watches)

[@WATCHingJames]

Definitely worth the investment. It has changed my experiences with swapping straps.

[@adk7962]

I’m sure I’ll get to this point sometime in the future. Good to know the Aliexpress knock off tool isn’t up to snuff. Thanks!

[@WATCHingJames]

Definitely worth the price

[@WATCHingJames]

Just a quick video today

[@robh.2400]

I've been using one of these regularly for the last two years and it's still undamaged and going strong. Well worth it.

[@WATCHingJames]

That’s great to hear

[@jameswilkes3186]

Always pays to get quality tools. Nice editing.

[@WATCHingJames]

Thank you

[@jamesbizs]

Always? No

[@christopherhilton2539]

I really liked the video James. Everyone does watch videos but very few do tool and accessories videos. I am going to order one thanks to your video. Love you see more on this topic.

[@WATCHingJames]

Thanks you. It is a great tool to have and it has certainly made a difference to my confidence with changing straps.

[@RabbitWatchShop]

Had to buy the expensive Burgeon springbar tweezers because my of my Tudor BB54. Easier to use, but still difficult lol.

[@WATCHingJames]

I might have to look into those too

[@johnmonachelli5256]

Yeah the tweezers are a godsend for tight fitting endlinks

[@megasoid]

Good idea, great tool. Thanks James.

[@WATCHingJames]

It’s definitely worth having one. Thanks for WATCHing James

[@garycollard1981]

I splashed out on one not too long ago. Can't remember where I saw the suggestion but glad I got it as some of those freebies are just straight in the bin junk. Great addition to my watch toolkit.

[@WATCHingJames]

I completely agree

[@watchsixto]

Bergon tool are great especially for getting into changing bracelet/straps and others great tool's

[@WATCHingJames]

I’m really impressed with it. I should have bought it years ago

[@Tom_Kowalczuk]

In using one I've got with Seestern. Smaller than typical but build better, been using it for a while and stil holds.

[@WATCHingJames]

That’s great to hear

[@NaNByZero]

I destroyed a lot of the free springbar tools. Maybe I will get me a Bergeon tool one day, but I tend to change the watch instead of the strap. :D And most of my straps are quick release. 🕐⚙️🍸

[@WATCHingJames]

Hahahaha. That is a couple of ways around this problem

[@chemist2517]

Hi James, what was the link to the Amazon page where you bought this Bergeon spring bar tool? $32 Aus sounds link a worthwhile investment to me. I have a heap of the Aliexpress ones around the house too and all of them warp pretty quickly with use.

[@WATCHingJames]

Hello. I’ve added the direct like the video description now. Unfortunately it has increased in price since I bought mine. Bugger. But still definitely worth getting one.

[@KP-wp5sz]

I agree with this video - it is too worth it! If fact, I think there is a market for high end tools for watch enthusiasts. What do you think about that idea?

[@WATCHingJames]

It is definitely worth investing in a good set of tools and this is the one to start with

[@SecretMan299]

will it fit rolex watch? also why didn't get the latest model 7767-F,... thanks

[@WATCHingJames]

I have not tried it on a Rolex. If it has standard spring bars then it should work.

[@SecretMan299]

@@WATCHingJames thanks for the reply, curious why did get the latest model 7767-F Thanks

[@WATCHingJames]

It was the one that was available at a reasonable price

[@SecretMan299]

@@WATCHingJames thanks 👍👍👍

[@naomiredpath4351]

👍

[@WATCHingJames]

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[@scatterbrain9490]

🤓

[@WATCHingJames]

👍

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Yeah the Bergeon ones are amazing. I've had one for a few years, use it a ton, and it's still going strong. 🍸🍸

[@WATCHingJames]

I should have bought it years ago