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I received my Bergeon 6767F in the mail and I am attempting to change the band on my Chronomat. I am having trouble getting the bracelet off. Every time I pull one of the pins out of the hole and attempt to go to the next side the first side goes back into the hole on the lugs. Any suggestions, I am being very delicate as I do not want to harm anything

Keith

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Chronomat, Black on Black with Romans
Avenger Seawolf, Black Face on Rubber
B-2, Black with Silver Subs
Movado Sport

There's a video that admin did here - http://www.breitlingsource.com/video_ar ... p%20Change

I always use a finger to apply pressure underneath the side of the bracelet that you have just removed the spring bar from. Effectively you are actually pressing against the top of the bracelet (as you have the watch upside down, but if you keep consistent pressure then the spring bar shouldn't slip back into the hole when you remove the other side.

Thanks Roff.

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Chronomat, Black on Black with Romans
Avenger Seawolf, Black Face on Rubber
B-2, Black with Silver Subs
Movado Sport

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bergeon-Spring-Bar- ... 5889d8c0a1

is that a legit bergeon?

Looks like it to me.

Can i just buy it from this auction and i will be able to remove my bands, or will i need to get different tips as well? thanks.

The tips wear if you use it much - I do. I order from mywatchmaker.net and for about $25 you get the tool, two extra forked tips, and 2 extra pin tips. I think it's 2d day shipping.

I've been told you can get them cheaper from a store in the UK - who's name escapes me. Roff knows.

When I place an order I purchase a couple sets of extra tips and I'm good to go for ages.

The video is an excellant turotial and gave me the courage to change my own bracelet. To the OP - notice that the video shows quite a bit of downward and lateral force being applied. I push down on the center of the end link with my thumb at the same time I apply mostly lateral force with the tool. You have to get the side you are working on to make some meaningful movement before you go after the other side.

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SHARKMAN

www.watchtool.co.uk

A tool and set of spare tips runs around $18 from them from memory - depending on exchange rate.

Which spare tips will I need? And also do I need the spare springs as well? Are they universal, or will i need one that is breitling specific?

There is a 6767-F and a 6767-S. do you know what the difference is?

F is fine, S is standard. You want fine.

You need thicker springbars for strap than bracelet. I can't remember the sizes - I just get a bunch from my AD.

is there going to be a problem using the stock springbar with a strap? i just dont want anything falling during use. thanks.

Using a bracelet springbar with a strap will result in a loose fitting and increases the chances of bending or the spring bar coming free.

As I said, you need thicker ones for straps.

Can recommend a good place online, or which type of springbar I will need? I don't have a relationship with an local AD's and the AD i bought mine from is across the pond. thanks.

Call Bob Davis at mywatvhmaker.net - tele# on the home page. He will be able to tell you exactly what you need if you tell him the watch, lug width, and wether you need it for a strap or the bracelet. And if he can't help you he will tell you who can. Very friendly, helpful fellow

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SHARKMAN

As I said, I'm not sure on the size off the top of my head. If no one else answers I'll try to remember to measure one on the weekend. You don't need a relationship with an AD to get them - my relationship means that they just give them to me, but I'm sure that any AD would sell you some for a few bucks.