Tool set heads-up

[Spice_Weasel]

Can't be sure of the quality (probably not Bergeon) but not too bad for £25: http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/watch-accessories-wat...

[andy tims]

Defo not Bergeon for that money.

Cheap tools are usually a false economy.

[sparkyhx]

Spice_Weasel said:

Can't be sure of the quality (probably not Bergeon) but not too bad for £25: http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/watch-accessories-wat...

wifey got me one for xmas to replace the £200 worth of tools that have 'disappeared' from my house.

not bad really - its a good starter set

[Umar B]

is that not the same as the ones off ebay , just with a zip case?

[sneijder]

Umar B said:

is that not the same as the ones off ebay , just with a zip case?

Exactly.

The grey bracelet holder is worth its weight in gold, the rest is utter ste.

I bought the fleabay set, and once again the 'buy cheap, buy twice' PH mantra rings true.

Your watches deserve better.

[chris5150]

Ok without wishing to start a new thread, can someone recommend a good set?...I got one and two of the heads broke off the mini screwdrivers, so yes I am in the 'buy cheap ( well actually the ones I bought where not that cheap! )buy twice' club
always changing straps etc so need a good set, quite prepared to pay serious ££ as need be
thanks

[Tanguero]

chris5150 said:

Ok without wishing to start a new thread, can someone recommend a good set?...I got one and two of the heads broke off the mini screwdrivers, so yes I am in the 'buy cheap ( well actually the ones I bought where not that cheap! )buy twice' club
always changing straps etc so need a good set, quite prepared to pay serious ££ as need be
thanks

You are unlikely to get good tools in a set. You will need to buy them separately form a specialist.

I use and can recomend http://www.rnhorological.co.uk/ or
http://www.hswalsh.com/ or
http://www.cousinsuk.com/

[chris5150]

Lovely job thanks very much will get myself 'tooled up'!
cheers

[sneijder]

Don't Maplins do some passable bits ? I seem to remember folk picking stuff up from there.

[Tanguero]

Some of the Rolson stuff that they stock is ok, but you have to be really selective as most of it is pretty basic. I would definitely splash out for better quality screw drivers and case openers than they have. Good hand lifters (lever type for personal preference) and at least one pair of good tweezers (Dumont preferably) are worth paying for.

That said, much of the Bergeon kit is massively overpriced and no better quality than it should be. Horotec or A*F is as good and generally more realistically priced.

[andy tims]

I've had A&F screwdrivers - the blades are ste compared to Bergeon.

You don't need a huge set of screwdrivers 0.8, 1.0, 1.2 & 1.4 will cover most uses.

I buy from http://www.watchtool.co.uk/ mostly

Other "essentials" I'd strongly recommend:-

Bracelet Holding Blocks - 1 x Standard & 1 x Large Slots
A&F Bracelet Pin Remover.
2 x Bergeon Springbar Tools 1 x 6767-S & 1 x 6767-F
Buy some spare springbar forks (especially the fine), some prongs and some spare screwdriver blades at time of order - saves on excessive postage when buying separately.
Garyflex blocks - 60, 120 & 240 grit.
A loupe
Cape cod cloths
Polywatch (for plexi / acrylic crystals)

Edited by andy tims on Tuesday 31st January 16:38

[Tanguero]

andy tims said:

I've had A&F screwdrivers - the blades are ste compaired to Bergeon.

I guess it depends which range you get, they do several I think. However, I agree that Bergeon blades are definitely the best (and they fit both A*F and Horotec screwdrivers!)