This looks great and seem to work very well. I’ve had a lot of scratched lugs and so the trick is to take your time. Tape up your lugs with 2 layers of masking tape, put tape over the back of the case as well. Trust me, when you take a short cut, that part you don’t protect will get scratched. Something will happen and it will slip one of these days. The tool compressed the spring bars during reassembly but the bars still rests on the lugs as it’s being compressed. Also during removal, I would not press down, instead I would hold the lug, compress the spring bars then lift up, this way you clear the tool away from the watch as fast as possible and and you don’t risk scratching the case surface between the lugs. You don’t have to disengage the clasp from the bracelet but I find doing so makes it so much easier with the bracelet laying flat and out of your ways and you don’t have to worry about it hitting the case back. These are all tips and tricks I have learned and yes, I have super OCD and I enjoy my watches in perfect condition so after many stressful moments and regrets including sending it in for a refinish that costs hundreds because of a lug scratch I have learned to stop, relax, do it when you have plenty of time and no one is bothering you. It’s like painting your walls, take your time to tape everything up and you will be much happier with the results.
Haha yes, it looks indeed like you have super OCD and am surprised you had even tried to do it yourself in the first place then, especially after scratching the lugs a few times! I feel your pain and I wish all watches had "easy link" removable bracelet and straps from now on, it should be made a Swiss legal requirement! For this tool, yes when you put the bracelet back as you compress the spring bars, you will not scratch the back of the lugs since the 2 prongs can't scratch them, but indeed the tips of the spring bars will touch the INSIDE of the lugs, which is inevitable anyway but that's something you cannot see, unlike the back of the lugs.
Great video. I have the Bergeon 7825, and it has worked fine for Rolex. I protect the lugs with tape to be safe. But the 7825 is difficult to handle with Omega spring bars that don't have the second "ring" to grab the bar. Any suggestions for Omega? Also, I tried to order this one but it is not listed and they don't respond. Thanks
Hi Ben. This is just the tool that I have been looking for. How do I order them? Cant seem to find it on their website. Much appreciated if you could share how can I order it. Thanks!
Yes, I've told them their website is down but not sure why it's not being addressed yet. You might be able to email them directly (google them) or email me and I can get it for you if you prefer!
Yes, indeed it's not listed as I said in the video, so you either have to email them directly and ask them for it, or get in touch with me and I'll get it for you (my email in the description).
Hi Ben. I would like to purchase the spring bar remover. I did search for the company online, and it appears that their website is not currently working. Can you please tell me what I need to do? Many thanks in advance.
Oops just saw your comment sorry, but realize that you already emailed me. For others who see this, the tool is not listed on their website, but they still sell it.
Hi, I have just come across your video and have been looking for a 'safe' spring bar removal tool and, whilst the Burgeon is high quality, it shares the same design issues as other cheaper alternatives. The website in the link doesn't carry the tool so is there anywhere else that carry it? I am in the UK.
Thanks for the in depth review. Bergeon does make excellent quality tools however for the home watchmaker hobbyist like myself their prices have me often looking at Hotech and AF Switzerland as well as other off brands that Cousins UK, Jules Borel, Otto Frei and Esslinger sells that accomplish the same tasks. I have a old japanese made tweezer and prefer it to my Dumont *2 for general work so I would not hesitate on Japan made tools. BTW, Rolex originally had the best design which ran sevaral decades with the drilled through lugs which could be removed with a simple no scratch toothpick.
Hi Alex, please send me an email with your contact details and which state you're located in (my email address in the description). There are a few other people who are interested as well so I'll see how I might be able to help you out. The store opens only M-S 12-6pm so since I have a daytime job too, I can only go next Saturday - let me know!
Also went to their website, and I gotta say pretty much all of them are just rebranded Aliexpress tools. What a ripoff there is no such thing like "Hong Kong made" lmao
Yes, they confirmed to me that it works on all major brands at least, including Grand Seiko. I've had viewers using it on a wide range of brands, there is nothing "proprietary" Rolex or Tudor on it, just that it was developed for Rolex/Tudor bracelets so the fork tips are best suited for those spring bars.
Thanks Ben, that looks like the perfect tool having faffed around for years with other inferior products. I have to admit I haven't bought a BERGEON 7825, but if there is an option to pay you (for the item + P&P) I would be most grateful if we could explore options. I'll email.
Hi Ben, a very comprehensive review. I've also been looking for suitable spring bar tool for a while, looks like I've found it! PLEASE add me to the list of people seeking assistance to purchase. Let me know what is needed. Cheers
Please send me an email (in the description) so we can arrange. I got 10 of them today from Nam Hing but 8 are already reserved so hurry to confirm yours!
Hi MatM, please send me an email with your contact details and where you're located (my email address in the description). There are a few other people who are interested as well so I'll see how I might be able to help you out. The store opens only M-S 12-6pm so since I have a daytime job too, I can only go next Saturday - let me know!
hahaha even if Irish weather is famous for rainbows, I guarantee you that this tool is easier to find! Send me an email (find it in the "About" section) and I'll send you the details!
Yeah I told them about this but the website is no longer functional. They don't seem to care at all because they sell mostly B2B to watchmakers anyway. Feel free to contact me at the email in the About section if you want the details thanks!
This looks to be a great tool, I've used so many different tools and never found one that is great at it's job. This tool looks to do the best job, esp with the plastic jaws for reattaching the bracelet. Thanks for the share and just subscribed, keep up the great work!
Yes, I know of his channel (not him personally yet) but I watch his videos and I am planning to get in touch soon, just need to sit down and do it at some point!
True, it seems like they have just given up on their website. Told them, they know, don't care (I think). They mostly sell B2B to watchmakers so the website is not their priority. You can email me if you wish to order!
I wish I had this tool many years ago.. But I think I might get one now just for the hell of it ! Or at least the bergeon 😉 so frustrating doing this with a small screwdriver when hey presto ! you stab yourself straight through your thumb or even directly through your hand down to the bone and to the other side... Ah the good old day's. 🍖😂
Wow, thank you Ben. This tip alone was worth subscribing for! I was about to order the Bergeron 7825. I hope you can help post one out to Phuket 🙏🙏🙏 Will email you. -Jae
@@TOKKANTEthanks Ben. I’m in Singapore and I’ve heard good things about the Nam Hing tool. It works well on Rolex and Tudor but the lengths of the pins are not long enough for other brands like GP where the pins are quite deep in the lugs. Are the pins removable?
It's as nice as it looks lol. There's no "link" per se to buy it because I am not a retailer and I do not have an online boutique (yet!) and Nam Hing has actually taken their website down recently. They don't sell this on eBay either. But you can email me directly at the email address in the About section and I'll send you the details if you want me to go get it for you.
Hi, please send me an email with your contact details and where you're located (my email address in the description). There are a few other people who are interested as well so I'll see how I might be able to help you out. The store opens only M-S 12-6pm so since I have a daytime job too, I can only go next Saturday - let me know!
Hi Bob, please send me an email with your contact details and where you're located (my email address in the description). There are a few other people who are interested as well so I'll see how I might be able to help you out. The store opens only M-S 12-6pm so since I have a daytime job too, I can only go next Saturday - let me know!
Hi Ronin, please send me an email with your contact details and where you're located (my email address in the description). There are a few other people who are interested as well so I'll see how I might be able to help you out. The store opens only M-S 12-6pm so since I have a daytime job too, I can only go next Saturday - let me know!
Hi Robert, pls send me an email (in the description) if you wish to order one because I'm gonna go buy some on Monday for those who ordered. Shipping to the UK takes 7-14 days by HK Post + Royal Mail. I've already shipped several to the UK to other viewers.
Sorry about this Ben, but neither address works for me. The only conclusion is that maybe my Gmail account is being blocked by China. The only answer is to open another email account...
Hmm.. that's really weird indeed! Maybe you could try sending me a private message on Instagram or Facebook (if you're a user)? Just so you don't share your email here. Then I could email you and see if that works. Search for tokkante and you shall find it.
You can try contacting them directly or you can email me and I can get it for you, I've already helped almost 40 viewers get one! My email is in the contact section.
Hi John, please send me an email with your contact details and where you're located (my email address in the description). There are a few other people who are interested as well so I'll see how I might be able to help you out. The store opens only M-S 12-6pm so since I have a daytime job too, I can only go next Saturday - let me know!
This looks great and seem to work very well. I’ve had a lot of scratched lugs and so the trick is to take your time. Tape up your lugs with 2 layers of masking tape, put tape over the back of the case as well. Trust me, when you take a short cut, that part you don’t protect will get scratched. Something will happen and it will slip one of these days. The tool compressed the spring bars during reassembly but the bars still rests on the lugs as it’s being compressed. Also during removal, I would not press down, instead I would hold the lug, compress the spring bars then lift up, this way you clear the tool away from the watch as fast as possible and and you don’t risk scratching the case surface between the lugs. You don’t have to disengage the clasp from the bracelet but I find doing so makes it so much easier with the bracelet laying flat and out of your ways and you don’t have to worry about it hitting the case back. These are all tips and tricks I have learned and yes, I have super OCD and I enjoy my watches in perfect condition so after many stressful moments and regrets including sending it in for a refinish that costs hundreds because of a lug scratch I have learned to stop, relax, do it when you have plenty of time and no one is bothering you. It’s like painting your walls, take your time to tape everything up and you will be much happier with the results.
Haha yes, it looks indeed like you have super OCD and am surprised you had even tried to do it yourself in the first place then, especially after scratching the lugs a few times! I feel your pain and I wish all watches had "easy link" removable bracelet and straps from now on, it should be made a Swiss legal requirement! For this tool, yes when you put the bracelet back as you compress the spring bars, you will not scratch the back of the lugs since the 2 prongs can't scratch them, but indeed the tips of the spring bars will touch the INSIDE of the lugs, which is inevitable anyway but that's something you cannot see, unlike the back of the lugs.
Great video. I have the Bergeon 7825, and it has worked fine for Rolex. I protect the lugs with tape to be safe. But the 7825 is difficult to handle with Omega spring bars that don't have the second "ring" to grab the bar. Any suggestions for Omega? Also, I tried to order this one but it is not listed and they don't respond. Thanks
Hi Ben...very interested in the nam Hing tool.. what am I looking at for pricing if shipipng to Montreal Canada
I need one of this for my Tudor and Rolex.. let me know please how can buy it. I live in Italy . Thanks
You may send me an email to the email address ben_brustis @ yahoo.com
Hi Ben. This is just the tool that I have been looking for. How do I order them? Cant seem to find it on their website. Much appreciated if you could share how can I order it. Thanks!
Does this tool fit Breitling watches and can it still be ordered?
Are these still not available via their website? And what's the name of the tool?
How do I buy this?? ❤️
By contacting me via email! It's in the "About" section. I'll send you the details.
Link seems to broken. Can’t find this company
Yes, I've told them their website is down but not sure why it's not being addressed yet. You might be able to email them directly (google them) or email me and I can get it for you if you prefer!
There is no tool like that on the shop website
Yes, indeed it's not listed as I said in the video, so you either have to email them directly and ask them for it, or get in touch with me and I'll get it for you (my email in the description).
For goodness sake, just use dental floss looped around the spring bar to remove…then to put back on you can use numerous tricks to avoid scratches
Hi Ben.
I would like to purchase the spring bar remover. I did search for the company online, and it appears that their website is not currently working. Can you please tell me what I need to do? Many thanks in advance.
Do they still makes these? I am looking all around their website and cant find them. Anyone has the reference number?
Oops just saw your comment sorry, but realize that you already emailed me. For others who see this, the tool is not listed on their website, but they still sell it.
Want a Nam Hing Spring Bar Tool for my Rolex.
Hi, I have just come across your video and have been looking for a 'safe' spring bar removal tool and, whilst the Burgeon is high quality, it shares the same design issues as other cheaper alternatives. The website in the link doesn't carry the tool so is there anywhere else that carry it? I am in the UK.
Hi Ben, is the Nam Hing tool still available ?
Good Video Ben,
I use scotch tape at the lug ends while changing.
Like prepping your watch for surgery!
Thanks for the in depth review. Bergeon does make excellent quality tools however for the home watchmaker hobbyist like myself their prices have me often looking at Hotech and AF Switzerland as well as other off brands that Cousins UK, Jules Borel, Otto Frei and Esslinger sells that accomplish the same tasks. I have a old japanese made tweezer and prefer it to my Dumont *2 for general work so I would not hesitate on Japan made tools. BTW, Rolex originally had the best design which ran sevaral decades with the drilled through lugs which could be removed with a simple no scratch toothpick.
I'd love to get the tool to remove bracelets with! I'm in the USA. If you could help me get it that would be great!
Hi Alex, please send me an email with your contact details and which state you're located in (my email address in the description). There are a few other people who are interested as well so I'll see how I might be able to help you out. The store opens only M-S 12-6pm so since I have a daytime job too, I can only go next Saturday - let me know!
The link you put up is not valid, how can I go about ordering one?
Their website is no longer working indeed, but you can contact me at the email in the "About" section and I'll send you details!
Also went to their website, and I gotta say pretty much all of them are just rebranded Aliexpress tools. What a ripoff there is no such thing like "Hong Kong made" lmao
Hey Ben, this is what I have been looking for please email me details to order. Thank you
Hi Doug, my email is in the "About" section of the channel, pls shoot me an email and I'll send you all details thanks!
Great information thank you for sharing. Does the Nam Hing tool work on all other watches like Omega, Seiko, etc?
Yes, they confirmed to me that it works on all major brands at least, including Grand Seiko. I've had viewers using it on a wide range of brands, there is nothing "proprietary" Rolex or Tudor on it, just that it was developed for Rolex/Tudor bracelets so the fork tips are best suited for those spring bars.
Thanks Ben, that looks like the perfect tool having faffed around for years with other inferior products. I have to admit I haven't bought a BERGEON 7825, but if there is an option to pay you (for the item + P&P) I would be most grateful if we could explore options. I'll email.
I'm really late to catch up with all these comments but we've already connected via email!
Hi Ben, a very comprehensive review. I've also been looking for suitable spring bar tool for a while, looks like I've found it! PLEASE add me to the list of people seeking assistance to purchase. Let me know what is needed. Cheers
Please send me an email (in the description) so we can arrange. I got 10 of them today from Nam Hing but 8 are already reserved so hurry to confirm yours!
Now I'm trying to buy one. Please let me know how we can do this.
Hi MatM, please send me an email with your contact details and where you're located (my email address in the description). There are a few other people who are interested as well so I'll see how I might be able to help you out. The store opens only M-S 12-6pm so since I have a daytime job too, I can only go next Saturday - let me know!
Great......sigh.... a tool that works that is harder to fin then a pot of gold at the end of an Irish rainbow.
hahaha even if Irish weather is famous for rainbows, I guarantee you that this tool is easier to find! Send me an email (find it in the "About" section) and I'll send you the details!
Hello! And thank you for the video. I emailed you to place an order for this tool. Hoping to hear back soon. Thank you.
I think I already replied to you before seeing this comment - pls check!
@@TOKKANTE i want to order the nam hing removing bracelet better than bergeon. Need your help.
Hi. You mentioned you can help purchase this tool. How can i reach you privately. Thanks
Hi, I just viewed your video and was wondering how can I get the tool they invented to remove Rolex watch bands. I love the tool
I sent you an email to buy one. Hopefully you still have them in stock.
Just saw your comment, must have replied to your email by now!
Can you just please ask Nam Hing to put this product for sale on their website so we can all just buy it there. Thanks
Very nice tool!
When I click on the website link you added into the description it takes me to a page that says: Bad link...🤷♂️
Yeah I told them about this but the website is no longer functional. They don't seem to care at all because they sell mostly B2B to watchmakers anyway. Feel free to contact me at the email in the About section if you want the details thanks!
@@TOKKANTE Will do, thank you!
Look at this video starting at 01:10, it's in Chinese but you can get a look inside the Nam Hing store: ruclips.net/video/Z_bo968eLNg/видео.html
Sorry. Can't find company online or your contact details. I would like to buy one.
Please ignore. Found details
Got it!
Ben, I'm still using my little Nam Hing tool. It's a great thing to look at, hold and of course use.
Thanks for sharing this tool. Looks great, might give it a try.😊
And it works better than it looks too!
Thanks for the info, in fact i was looking for this tool, Im interested
Please send me an email (in the description) and I'll send you all the details on pricing and shipping based on your locations thanks!
Wonderful! How can I purchase it?
You can contact me at the email address listed in the About section - I'll send you details.
Would like to get one too if it is not too late. Thanks in advance
Please do email me (email in the description) and I'll send you all the details about pricing and shipping.
Hi Ben...I would love to buy the nam king tool if you could assist.
Hi Ben
This looks like a great little tool would you still be able to obtain them for people ?
just got it from nam hing directly very nice product
Thanks Ben!! Just received your package yesterday. Great quality tool - very smooth (plus ones from your other video). Can’t wait to try them all out!
Where can I buy this tool?? Thank you!
Hi Ben! Very interesting Video.
Are you still helping to get the tool?
Thank you! Going to order one now myself.
Your lugs will thank you!
hi, any link for the tool? I'd like to get one...
This looks to be a great tool, I've used so many different tools and never found one that is great at it's job. This tool looks to do the best job, esp with the plastic jaws for reattaching the bracelet. Thanks for the share and just subscribed, keep up the great work!
Thanks for the sub and yes, I'm not very good with tools and even I can do it with this one!
@@TOKKANTE BTW You might know UptickwatchReviews...He's also in HK and probably could use the tool you found. Looking forward to your future content.
Yes, I know of his channel (not him personally yet) but I watch his videos and I am planning to get in touch soon, just need to sit down and do it at some point!
Link to Nam-Hing doesn't work.
True, it seems like they have just given up on their website. Told them, they know, don't care (I think). They mostly sell B2B to watchmakers so the website is not their priority. You can email me if you wish to order!
@@TOKKANTE Thanks for the offer Mate, I'll keep that in mind.
Nice tips, i trying to buy one, would you be able to help? Thanks
Hi Leon, please send me an email (in the description) as I'm gathering orders for the 2nd batch.
Great presentation & one of the few sufficiently detailed videos on this topic 👍
I wish I had this tool many years ago.. But I think I might get one now just for the hell of it ! Or at least the bergeon 😉 so frustrating doing this with a small screwdriver when hey presto ! you stab yourself straight through your thumb or even directly through your hand down to the bone and to the other side... Ah the good old day's. 🍖😂
Oh the joys of changing straps and bracelets, right? Some people can do it so effortlessly though, but for those of us who can't, there's this!
I also cannot find this tool on their website
Hello! Where can i buy it?
Please advise how I can get one?
how much the price for it?
Best spring bar too ever. Hands down
thanks, received the spring bar tool, from netherlands
Woohoo! Great, thanks for letting me know and hope it makes the changes easier.
Wow, thank you Ben. This tip alone was worth subscribing for! I was about to order the Bergeron 7825. I hope you can help post one out to Phuket 🙏🙏🙏 Will email you. -Jae
Thanks for the sub! Just got your email and will reply shortly.
@@TOKKANTEthanks Ben. I’m in Singapore and I’ve heard good things about the Nam Hing tool.
It works well on Rolex and Tudor but the lengths of the pins are not long enough for other brands like GP where the pins are quite deep in the lugs.
Are the pins removable?
looks very nice!
do you have a link to buy it?
i did not find it on ebay
It's as nice as it looks lol. There's no "link" per se to buy it because I am not a retailer and I do not have an online boutique (yet!) and Nam Hing has actually taken their website down recently. They don't sell this on eBay either. But you can email me directly at the email address in the About section and I'll send you the details if you want me to go get it for you.
How to buy it ?
I would like to order one of the tools with the plastic lugs too please!
Hi, please send me an email with your contact details and where you're located (my email address in the description). There are a few other people who are interested as well so I'll see how I might be able to help you out. The store opens only M-S 12-6pm so since I have a daytime job too, I can only go next Saturday - let me know!
Thanks for the tip. I always cover the lugs with electric tape. I always disassemble the bracelet.
Wow even the bracelet links you mean? You're thourough!
Very useful, thank you.
Where i can order it ?
Ben I love your videos and thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am glad that I found your channel.
Thanks for watching!
Interested in getting information on how to purchase!
Hi Bob, please send me an email with your contact details and where you're located (my email address in the description). There are a few other people who are interested as well so I'll see how I might be able to help you out. The store opens only M-S 12-6pm so since I have a daytime job too, I can only go next Saturday - let me know!
I would love one!
Thanks for this wonderful tip! Im interested to pick one up.
Hi Ronin, please send me an email with your contact details and where you're located (my email address in the description). There are a few other people who are interested as well so I'll see how I might be able to help you out. The store opens only M-S 12-6pm so since I have a daytime job too, I can only go next Saturday - let me know!
Thanks for this Ben. I would like one of these, as do your other viewers. Shipping from Hong Kong to England would take a long time, I think.
Hi Robert, pls send me an email (in the description) if you wish to order one because I'm gonna go buy some on Monday for those who ordered. Shipping to the UK takes 7-14 days by HK Post + Royal Mail. I've already shipped several to the UK to other viewers.
@@TOKKANTE Thanks for that Ben. My server doesn't recognise your email address for some reason. What next?
Can you try either ben_brustis @ yahoo.com, or ben.brustis @ gmail.com ?
Sorry about this Ben, but neither address works for me. The only conclusion is that maybe my Gmail account is being blocked by China. The only answer is to open another email account...
Hmm.. that's really weird indeed! Maybe you could try sending me a private message on Instagram or Facebook (if you're a user)? Just so you don't share your email here. Then I could email you and see if that works. Search for tokkante and you shall find it.
What is your email. I can’t find it.
Oh sorry I'm just getting to the comments now (Sunday eve) and saw that you did in fact find it and emailed me. I will reply to your email!
@@TOKKANTE let me know so I can check my spam
Just replied to your email.
Where can I buy this tool?
You can try contacting them directly or you can email me and I can get it for you, I've already helped almost 40 viewers get one! My email is in the contact section.
I wrote you a Mail
Liked and subscribed great job!
Thanks for the sub!
@@TOKKANTE do you think you could do a video on usin gthe Nam Hing
great video!
Thanks for watching!
Would like to obtain one as well. Thank you.
Hi John, please send me an email with your contact details and where you're located (my email address in the description). There are a few other people who are interested as well so I'll see how I might be able to help you out. The store opens only M-S 12-6pm so since I have a daytime job too, I can only go next Saturday - let me know!