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H2F...u have a link? sounds interesting.

i've ALWAYS wanted to be able to change straps but being all thumbs i fear jamming the tool in there and somehow damaging or scratching the lug(s). in the end i wimp out and pay the AD to do it. i would like to be able to change on my own so i can go back and forth with the straps more often.

Just slide the floss around the spring bar, applying pressure, and pull down. Seems a lot more complicated than using a spring bar tool.

Now if someone has a method to remove a bracelet with dental floss - I'm all in.

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SHARKMAN

It's not that hard to change a strap, pick yourself up a bergeon 6767-F, apply some masking tape around the lugs, gently slide the tip in between the strap and lug, and press down on the spring. After doing this a time or two you will be doing this much more carefully than your AD does. The hardest part is putting a bracelet back on but it doesnt require a masters degree in watchology to figure it out.

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"I don't own any watches, I just lease them"

Good thing that. You'd have to wait 4 years to change a bracelet mfserge!

Masking tape on the lugs - never thought of that one. I think there are medications avaialable for those tremors.

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SHARKMAN

Buy a used low end Invicta on a strap from one of the watch forums or just go the the local swap meet and get something on a strap for $20. Doesn't even have to run. Practice on it. You will soon find it's a snap. Going to the AD everytime you want to change rubber for leather isn't necessary. Practice, practice , practice.

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SHARKMAN

Found the link here.

I found that even the AD put scratches on the inside lugs. But the good news is these are usually just fine scratches that will Cape Cod off.

Sharkman, I always have a b*tch of a time putting the pro2 bracelets back on too. Did discover that if I wasn't so lazy & actually bothered to take the clasp apart first, it goes on MUCH easier!

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a few Pams...

Hmmm. Never thought of that. But then you have to use 2 screw drivers at once on that last link to he clasp. I try to avoid that manuever like the plague.

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SHARKMAN

He means just detach the clasp end springbar so that you have more room to move the bracelet.

Cheers D8 - I've just picked one up. Had been looking for one of these for a while: Watchtool only have the 1.6mm and 2.0mm but 1.8mm is the exact size of the rider tab screws so will avoid any damage when swapping them round.

Much obliged.

Great news! Glad you found it useful, Mr M!

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Driver8

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Just bought a 1.6mm Bergeon screwdriver on Monday but I decided to buy a full set instead.... I just listed this one for sale in the sales forum if anyone is interested. It's brand new. $15 free US shipping.

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"I don't own any watches, I just lease them"

I always use a dentist pick to take off the bracelet it works a lot better and scratch free then that dumb tool a waist of money for me..Maybe the world is a lot easier to do that too....Hope this helps..

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Navitimer World

ok thanks guys i've ordered a bergeon 6767F. what better way to test it out then with my newly purchased navi 806 right ? yes, i'm going to be that dummy...adventure coming.