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I need to adjust the bracelett on my Super Ocean 42mm its the Pro 1 , I want to buy a decent scredriver rather than a whole set I heard it might be a 1.6mm but can anyone advise

Thanks

Perfect size is a 1.8mm (Bergeon 180), but as Bergeon don't seem to sell them individually anymore the Bergeon 160 (1.6mm) works fine.

Thats great many thanks for the help

Driver8 helpfully pointed me in the direction of a guy in Germany that sells the 1.8mm Bergeons. I don't know where you're located but mine arrived fine so I would recommend the seller and he has some more here.

Hope that helps,

Is there a trick to using the screwdriver on the bracelets?

I have a new Aerospace that needs sizing. The slot on the screw is very shallow making it very difficult to remove.

Should I just visit my AD for sizing?

AD's easier than damaging it!

If you have a proper size watchmaker's screwdriver then it's fairly easy, a regular screwdriver won't work very well as it is held differently.

The proper tools make all the difference. In my opinion you don't want to scrimp on the essentials. Sure, I know that a full set of Bergeon screwdrivers cost a lot for what they are, but unless you plan to dismantle/assemble movements, you'll never use most them in a full set. As the bare essentials for someone who just wants to be able to change straps and adjust links in bracelets for Breitling watches then all I'd recommend is a 1.8mm Bergeon screwdriver, and a and 6767F Bergeon springbar tool. That's all you really need as far as Breitling's go.

If you want to cater for other brands as well, I'd suggest adding a 1.6mm Bergeon too as some brands like Zenith have links that require two screwdrivers to remove, a pin removal tool for pin-linked bracelets (A&F make a cost effective one priced at around £11 GBP. Horotec do one that's a little more expensive but is also good), a bracelet shortening block (something from the Bergeon 6744 range - they come in plastic or rubber, and for thick and thin bracelets), a pin-punch, a watchmakers hammer, and a pair of long-nose pliers. That should do you.

All in all I reckon you can get kitted out with the essentials for "non-invasive" watch-work for around £60 GBP.

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Thanks for the great information. I totally understand the need to have the RIGHT tool for the job. I work on vintage cars myself at home. Many times there is a specific size and shape that is required to get the job done.

I'll be in NYC this weekend and plan on having an AD adjust the bracelet. If they scratch it, it won't be my fault!