I'm a bit of a watch collector myself, and that looks like a great spring bar tool--solid and made to last. I'd add that other good tool(s) for minor watch repair are those made to open the watch back for battery replacement; some backs snap in, others must be unscrewed with a special wrench. Here in the states, a lot of places replace watch batteries which really have no business doing it--they either use the wrong tool or they're careless and damage the watch back. A skilled jeweler is probably one of the best professionals to do minor watch alterations--because they have an eye for detail. I have all the tools so I'm the one my family goes to for watch repairs.
@CelticDreamsCoUk6 жыл бұрын
great point, especially with expensive watches. it's easy to do a lot of expensive damage if you don't use the correct tools on them. Dave
@myema56949 жыл бұрын
I passed the fiddley stage a long time ago, I'm putting a deployant clasp on a watch and the band attaches to a small hinged piece that shifts when I get the spring bar depressed near the tiny little hole. I actually got it in place once then realized I'd done it upside down so I had to take it off. I sure like the Precitool. Hope I can find one. My respect a admiration for jewelers has certainly shot up. Very nicely done video by the way.
@CelticDreamsCoUk7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lovely comments. Dave
@bwheat607 жыл бұрын
Best vid I've seen on spring bar tools. Great detail. Thanks.
@CelticDreamsCoUk7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad you liked it. Dave.
@pnojazz2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I always wondered what jewelers used to change straps. It’s a fairly simple thing to do if you have the right tool!
@CelticDreamsCoUk2 жыл бұрын
Indeed, everything is simple when you have the right tool. Thanks for watching. Dave
@RJSoftware20007 жыл бұрын
The best tool to remove stubborn spring bars is an Exacto razor knife. Especially good for watches with no or little room to reach the spring bar. You stick the tip of exacto blade with non cutting side to watch body and make the blade follow the inside edge to the spring bar ridge. Push outward and give a small twist to blade so to contract the spring bar tip. Careful to work away from self to avoid getting cut.
@CelticDreamsCoUk7 жыл бұрын
If I'm being honest...that's exactly what I do too. But the purpose of this video was to review the tool. Thanks for watching. Dave.
@Ecstatic_Whirling_Dervish3 жыл бұрын
Helped me change the tiny strap on my Casio W-217H. Thank you!
@CelticDreamsCoUk3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Dave
@L77MRT6 жыл бұрын
First class video excellent quality and informative, one of the best instructional videos I have watched on You Tube.
@CelticDreamsCoUk6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Dave
@bobsmith51295 жыл бұрын
perfect for showing me how to use the tool and replace my watch straps. Thanks!
@CelticDreamsCoUk5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad it helped. Dave
@ansdguy17 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this excllent instructional video. I feel much more comfortable with doing the job. Cheers, Mate.
@CelticDreamsCoUk7 жыл бұрын
Your welcome. thanks for watching. Dave.
@ToothPicksInMyEyes8 жыл бұрын
You're a star, many thanks.
@CelticDreamsCoUk8 жыл бұрын
Glad you gained something from it. Thanks for commenting. Dave.
@injuredtabletennisplayer14743 жыл бұрын
Great photography technique and diagrams
@CelticDreamsCoUk3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks! Dave
@jayroland94813 жыл бұрын
This is more of a plug for the tool itself than it is a guide to removing spring bars. It took over one half of the video before showing how to actually remove a spring bar.
@CelticDreamsCoUk3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's a review of the tool. Showing it in use is to show you what it does and how it helps. That said, note that I don't sell the tool, or get commision from anyone who does. The idea is to show what it does and comments on its effectiveness, to allow other to make a more informed decision. Dave
@greggroos22714 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Best part : the illustrations in 3D cad! I know it's a lot of work, but would you consider doing a video on how to measure the spring bars and bezel lugs on the watch for replacement. I'm on number 3 try to get the right pins, and there are no accurate tutorials on what the measure. One youtube vid tells you to measure to the ends of the uncompressed spring bar, but I think it's better to measure the watch bezel lugs. Can't tell if spring bar lengths are based on uncompressed or compressed length (that would be a PAIN to measure!) Anyways, thx
@CelticDreamsCoUk4 жыл бұрын
As I understand it (not saying Im right here). The sizes of the spring bars refer to the overall length.The bar itself should be slightly longer than the lug width, in order to go into the little holes. So for example if you have 10mm between the lugs, a suitable bar may be 12 mm or so end to end. allowing 1mm to go into each hole. You also want a little tension in order to keep it there, so perhaps even a 13 or 14mm length would fit when compressed. Obviously when compresses it would need to be less than 10mm or you'd never get it in. just my own observations (I'm not a watch expert). When I've been to my friends shop, who does dozens a day, its usually down to a little trial end error, to get a snug fit. But thats easy when you have a huge stock of pins. I hope this helps. Dave
@markmckinsey67235 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Dave. Very helpful.
@CelticDreamsCoUk5 жыл бұрын
Youre welcome. Thanks for watching. Dave
@HawkProDetailing3 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation, thank you
@CelticDreamsCoUk3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Dave
@ksjdhg8 жыл бұрын
Great video, nice illustration and macro shots. Very slick. Thanks for the info, I actually made one of these tools today in the shop, out of an old dental tool. :)
@CelticDreamsCoUk8 жыл бұрын
+ksjdhg ....If you have the skills, The best tools are often those which you create yourself. ; ) thanks for watching. Dave.
@makaveli2tt3 жыл бұрын
Very good presentation. Thanks for sharing
@CelticDreamsCoUk3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Dave
@Shannon3k6 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Clear and concise.
@CelticDreamsCoUk6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Dave
@cubiq17 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the extremely detailed video!
@CelticDreamsCoUk7 жыл бұрын
Glad you got something from it. Dave.
@nodarowaz27 жыл бұрын
just fixed my watch..thanx bunch
@CelticDreamsCoUk7 жыл бұрын
no worries. thanks for watching. Dave
@TravelOutlook Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this!
@CelticDreamsCoUk Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Dave
@ads9973 Жыл бұрын
I can’t insert the spring bar tool in multi brand watches the size of tip is big so how to use that bro ? Any different in spring bar tool size ? Please let me know bro 🙏
@CelticDreamsCoUk Жыл бұрын
They do come in different sizes. Obviously one tool cant cover every brand of watch. Dave
@raymondfoo90454 жыл бұрын
Hi, can we install spring bar on smart watch that fits standard quick release pin? Say it fits 22mm quick release watch strap as standard, then we use 22mm spring bar?
@CelticDreamsCoUk4 жыл бұрын
As long at the watch has pin holes, then a suitable size spring bar will work. Spring bars are usually referred to by the lug width they are designed to fit. But in reality the bar will be longer to allow for it to expand into the holes. So for a 22mm gap, buy "22mm" bars, But in reality they will be a couple of mm longer . Hope this helps. Dave
@1969EType4 жыл бұрын
Mr. Wilson (or any other helpful person...), how do I know what size spring bar my watch needs? Is it the INTERIOR measurement between the lugs? I lost both spring bars so, I don't have them for referencing the new ones. I have the Precitec brand tool and lots of assorted spring bars...
@CelticDreamsCoUk4 жыл бұрын
Measure the inside gap between the lugs. That is the size you need. say 20mm. if you "buy" a 20mm spring bar. It is actually a few mm longer to fit into the holes. Hope this helps. Dave
@patnathan79638 жыл бұрын
Very good video. Thanks for posting.
@CelticDreamsCoUk8 жыл бұрын
+Pat Nathan . Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Dave.
@charliesimmons93203 жыл бұрын
Anyone of fixing one of those little springs? I was adjusting mine and accidentally broke the spring, one side is stuck in now.
@CelticDreamsCoUk3 жыл бұрын
Just replace it, only a few cents. Dave
@alanh44717 жыл бұрын
Nice clear video. Thanks.
@CelticDreamsCoUk7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Dave
@scottleibs80619 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a very useful video with amazing production values!
@CelticDreamsCoUk9 жыл бұрын
Scott Leibs Thank you. My videos do take a lot of work, but they do seem to be well appreciated. Thanks for the comments, they are appreciated too. Dave.
@pijnto9 жыл бұрын
Great tool if the spring bar has grooves a large number do not, I normaly use a pin punch
@CelticDreamsCoUk9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Yes these tools work best with the little grooves on the spring bar. although I have used this very one with some single sided spring bars, that don't have groves at all. All a matter of personal taste, but this little tool is quite useful.
@mindbodyandsoul818 ай бұрын
What if one corner of strap is flush against the lug can you almost get the tool in the groove everytime?
@CelticDreamsCoUk7 ай бұрын
I cant comment of every watch and strap. But hopefully you can understand how the tool works. Dave
@deviceology92516 жыл бұрын
v informative , have ordered one thanks
@CelticDreamsCoUk4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.Dave
@citizen86504 жыл бұрын
My days of using a blunt penknife are now over, I bought the correct tool and now know how to use it, one thing before attempting to use it on expensive watches practice on an old junk watch. cheers "H"
@CelticDreamsCoUk4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. A little knowledge goes along way. Dave
@violinmke5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I had bought a kit that had nosheet.to.tell me what the hell they were. I reattached a vintage watch strap just now without having to go back to the jeweler.
@CelticDreamsCoUk5 жыл бұрын
Probably paid for itself, in one go. Thanks for watching. Dave
@wallys1236 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave
@CelticDreamsCoUk6 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome. Dave
@melodychest90205 жыл бұрын
Magic explained!
@CelticDreamsCoUk5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Dave
@Ooqi2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@CelticDreamsCoUk2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Dave
@Marcat584 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much! You're brilliant! :)
@CelticDreamsCoUk4 жыл бұрын
Thanks you mary. Glad you found it useful. Dave See also new version here.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJrXgYZvgLGZobM
@jimwiskus88626 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, great video. Does this particular tool cover most all watch bands? Any thoughts on the Bergeon tool? I know it has loose pieces but thought I would check I. Case there’s something new out there. Thank you sir!
@CelticDreamsCoUk6 жыл бұрын
The spring bar tool will help with the majority of straps. Not too sure what you are asking about the Bergeon. Dave
@jimwiskus88626 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave, sorry I didn’t word that very well. I was curious if you had ever used the Bergeon tool. I assume the Precitec might be your favorite over the Bergeon?
@CelticDreamsCoUk6 жыл бұрын
Presitec appear to be very similar to Bergeon but a little cheaper. Bergeon tools are great quality but tend to be expensive. Dave
@orenda36964 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@CelticDreamsCoUk4 жыл бұрын
Youre welcome. Dave
@TheDude40775 жыл бұрын
Actual instructions start at 3:08
@CelticDreamsCoUk5 жыл бұрын
Indeed. But note the video is a review also, so its important to describe the item and show its features too. Thanks for watching. Dave
@DzulfikarAdiPutra897 жыл бұрын
great details (y)
@CelticDreamsCoUk7 жыл бұрын
(y) ...i guess thats a thumbs up. Thanks. Dave.
@perfect7liberty9 жыл бұрын
I live in the US. Where can I buy this brand "Precitec"? Can't find it online...
@CelticDreamsCoUk9 жыл бұрын
+perfect7liberty Precitec are Swiss made watch tools, by "Horotec", who also produce Horoswiss and precitec brands. Dave. Horotec SA Av. Léopold-Robert 105b, Case postale 1023 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds Switzerland Tel. +41 32 911 21 21 Fax +41 32 911 21 22export@horotec.ch www.horotec.ch
@CelticDreamsCoUk9 жыл бұрын
+Celtic Dreams You will find the exact spring bar tool (Precitec) in the Horotec on line catalogue.... Dave. www.horotec.ch/_files/HOROTEC_2013-14_CD_ANG.pdf
@milfardonutaarsada70835 жыл бұрын
nice video thanks
@CelticDreamsCoUk4 жыл бұрын
Youre welcome. Hope it was useful.Dave
@youtubister8 жыл бұрын
Maplin in the UK sell it, but do read the user's comment: www.maplin.co.uk/p/rolson-spring-hook-remover-for-watch-straps-n32gc The "screwdriver" end on mine started to wobble after a few times use. P. S. Possibly, the version sold by Maplin is a cheap Chinese import.
@CelticDreamsCoUk8 жыл бұрын
+youtubister ..indeed there are a lot of cheap ones that look similar, but don't quite perform the same. This particular one as sold by Eternal tools is Swiss Made and decent quality without the name brand price tag. Dave.
@youtubister8 жыл бұрын
+Celtic Dreams Yes, buyer beware. Same old story. Thanks for the heads-up re Eternal Tools.
@dr.stevenpennym.d.32417 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks
@CelticDreamsCoUk7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Dave
@thehandseesall5 жыл бұрын
Anthony Hopkins is well into watches!
@CelticDreamsCoUk5 жыл бұрын
I seem to be getting that a lot. Thanks for watching. Dave
@qwevor6 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid with great commentaries for beginners! However, can you tell me how to keep/store it without scratching other things? I travel alot :/
@CelticDreamsCoUk6 жыл бұрын
Small piece of rubber tube (or drinking straw) over the ends. Used to do the same with paint brushes when i was at Art College. Dave
@gianilevina10537 жыл бұрын
Oh god, I was doing the opposite way but it's working tho
@CelticDreamsCoUk7 жыл бұрын
Hey, Whatever works for you. Dave.
@johnp61425 жыл бұрын
Spring BUH
@CelticDreamsCoUk5 жыл бұрын
Ha. Yes indeed, forgive my Northern English accent. Thanks for watching. Dave
@johnp61425 жыл бұрын
@@CelticDreamsCoUk It's alright, I'm a geordie so I know all too well about accent 'barriers' haha
@zakwasny2 жыл бұрын
Can’t pass by and don’t comment that ruler is not in millimeters but in centimeters.
@CelticDreamsCoUk2 жыл бұрын
...And the little bits in between the centimetres are millimetres. Here in the UK we use metric so we understand this. Dave
@inkusaido2 жыл бұрын
springburrr
@CelticDreamsCoUk2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Dave
@alltheway994 жыл бұрын
... The nails.... 🙄
@CelticDreamsCoUk4 жыл бұрын
They're clean.? Thanks for watching. Dave
@davzer37734 жыл бұрын
This tool is cheap rubbish, the tips are brittle and break off. Far better with a Swiss bergeon
@CelticDreamsCoUk4 жыл бұрын
Mine never broken and I've so far not hear of anyone else. I guess it depends what you are doing with it. The tips should not break off simply by inserting a spring bar. But thanks for sharing your opinion. Dave