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 Post subject: Bergeon Watch Band Tool?
PostPosted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:45 pm 
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Anybody ever use one of these?

http://www.esslinger.com/bergeonwatchbr ... older.aspx

I searched for single screwdrivers in 1.8mm width (proper size?). but had a hard time finding just that size in a high quality single screwdriver.

This band holding tool from Bergeon appears to have a 1.8mm screwdriver integrated into it. And it looks like it would keep the band and screwdriver properly aligned.

Do we like it? Not like it?

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That looks like overkill to me.

I've tried using a Bergeon 160 (1.6mm) from my set and it works fine as the 180 seems unavailable singly now.

If you buy a proper Bergeon (rather than a clone) and use it properly then you don't need anything to hold the bracelet while you loosen the screws, in fact I would rather not have anything holding it, I find it a lot easier to be able to maneuver things. Even when I am working on movements I tend to hold the movement rather than use a movement holder.


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I also have the 1.60mm screw driver as I couldnlt find the 1.80mm available on its own either, works just fine.

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Sparwood wrote:
I also have the 1.60mm screw driver as I couldnlt find the 1.80mm available on its own either, works just fine.



Thanks Guys. I'll just keep it simple and go with the 1.6mm.

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