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PlanetZoom

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I want to start off with the most basic tool. What should I get for a strap removal / string bar tool?
 

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I want to start off with the most basic tool. What should I get for a strap removal / string bar tool?
I picked up a Bergeon one off of eBay. I believe it’s the .8 sized one. About $20.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/181800760790

I’m also debating on one of these but haven’t heard any feedback on these(haven’t asked either lol) Just because I always have problems with spring bar removal in general.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/122942944674



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JackJ1980

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I picked up a Bergeon one off of eBay. I believe it’s the .8 sized one. About $20.

I’m also debating on one of these but haven’t heard any feedback on these(haven’t asked either lol) Just because I always have problems with spring bar removal in general.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/122942944674



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A little overkill unless you’re doing a lot of Rolex/bracelet removals.

Go cheap. Here’s one 0BB8CDDA-EB7E-4938-A5F8-C85E124BCD61.png
 

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This is awesome information. Been in this hobby a couple years but never truly understood the tools required to do the work.

Would love to learn how you guys all grew the knowledge (and confidence) to start actually working on pieces.
 

JackJ1980

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This is awesome information. Been in this hobby a couple years but never truly understood the tools required to do the work.

Would love to learn how you guys all grew the knowledge (and confidence) to start actually working on pieces.
By breaking some watches first :) I was a little smart and started on a 6497. Then forgot how to reassemble. Lol. So then I went and bought a lot of cheapies on eBay. Like 70 watches for under 100. Used those to practice on. Get an old 17J manual wind and work your way up. Or be like Dan and jump headfirst into GMTs but he’s a natural and I don’t recommend that. He asked for some tips not very long ago. Now I send him my stuff I don’t know how to do.
 

CarpetRyd

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Love this thread - good work gentlemen - beginner to advanced seems to be covered. I'll be upgrading my crappy screwdrivers!
 

Vesire

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thanks for the "rodico" i was wondering what was the name of this sh*t :)
would of been really helpful i've got that before.

fun fun modding and assembling