Spring bar tweezers & pliers

[Cybotron]

Just wondering if anyone uses these when swapping out straps and bracelets. Are they any good and which one do you recommend? Thanks.

[Seriously]

I don’t, but if I was to buy a set I’d go with option 3 because they have a limit stop , and will be more controllable and reduce the risk of slippage and damaging the strap as a result.

[litlmn]

I have the Horotec ones (Second pic), and frankly I hate them. Of course YMMV, but I stick to the old school Bergeon Spring bar tools. Granted I wouldn't mind trying the Bergeon Pliers (option 3 I believe), but too expensive for me.

So if you want to give them a try let me know. They're just collecting dust anyway.

[Cybotron]

Yeah the Bergeon ones are quite expensive. Not sure if they are really worth it.

[tribe125]

Watchmakers use the Bergeron ones and seem to remove and replace bracelets in a flash. I’ve considered them, but have been put off by the price.

[happyscrappyheropup]

Yeah the Bergeon ones are quite expensive. Not sure if they are really worth it.

I have the third style. With patience they work well. I want the Bergeon but can't justify the expense.

-- Wayne

[Seriously]

Yeah the Bergeon ones are quite expensive. Not sure if they are really worth it.

'course you can get pattern copies of the Bergeon for a lot less

https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...itch_new_app=y

[chuckmiller]

I have one like pic #3. I think its a Bergeron and I think it was expensive. It really isn't easy to use. On a leather or rubber strap change it's just easier to "dig" at one springbar tip at a time with a standard tool. If I remember, I have a bracelet on something that almost requires the pliers. Due to the tight fit of the end link to the case there is nearly zero room to work out one springbar tip at a time.

[Seriously]

A lot of the time, when I do it at work , which is usual because that’s where my deliveries come to..... anyway when I do I use a nude Stanley blade
Quite effective really

[Strela167]

Afaik Ric , where's he gone, uses the Berg. and pretty sure said brill. Use their normal fine myself , or a screwdriver on a bracelet. Used to use a penknive which worked fine too.
Got a few cheap springbar tools in the past, not great but some work, most too bulky to fit