Hi everyone,
I've recently picked up an ARF 116710LN and im looking to adjust the bracelet so it better fits my wrist.
Given lock down conditions and my want to learn i don't really want to take this to a shop and have the links removed by someone else. I wan't to give this a try myself.
Having watched a few videos on youtube etc i think i know roughly what im looking for in terms of tools and would love some recommendations/feedback on choices.
Screwdriver
The oyster screws are 1.6mm i think?
Found these 2 options, any recommendation/preferred or alternate choice
Horotec: https://www.eternaltools.com/horotec...s-screwdrivers
Bergeon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Watchmakers.../dp/B000E8FX3M
Spingbar Tool
This is one i'm struggling with, i either see £100+ bergeon tweezers or £10 non discript ebay ones?
Is there a recommended middle ground? Relatively cheap/reliable tool?
Threadlocker
It seems the goto is Loctite 222
Loctite 222 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Loctite-Scr...dp/B002T8YLLKS
Any others, or is this the one?
Lastly, if anyone thinks im being ripped off in any of these links please shout! I dont know how much these tools should be costing.
Also if there is anything tools/workstation wise you think i've missed let me know? Gloves etc, anything.
Thanks!
I've recently picked up an ARF 116710LN and im looking to adjust the bracelet so it better fits my wrist.
Given lock down conditions and my want to learn i don't really want to take this to a shop and have the links removed by someone else. I wan't to give this a try myself.
Having watched a few videos on youtube etc i think i know roughly what im looking for in terms of tools and would love some recommendations/feedback on choices.
Screwdriver
The oyster screws are 1.6mm i think?
Found these 2 options, any recommendation/preferred or alternate choice
Horotec: https://www.eternaltools.com/horotec...s-screwdrivers
Bergeon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Watchmakers.../dp/B000E8FX3M
Spingbar Tool
This is one i'm struggling with, i either see £100+ bergeon tweezers or £10 non discript ebay ones?
Is there a recommended middle ground? Relatively cheap/reliable tool?
Threadlocker
It seems the goto is Loctite 222
Loctite 222 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Loctite-Scr...dp/B002T8YLLKS
Any others, or is this the one?
Lastly, if anyone thinks im being ripped off in any of these links please shout! I dont know how much these tools should be costing.
Also if there is anything tools/workstation wise you think i've missed let me know? Gloves etc, anything.
Thanks!
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