Watch bracelet screwdriver?

[dazren]

Just been into a national chain of jewellers and been charged £10 for 90 seconds work, taking a link off a watch. Any ideas where I can buy one of the really small screwdrivers watchmakers use? Ideally a set.

DAZ

[Pesty]

Hi Daz,

most watch straps usualy have split pins that push out. They can look slotted heads on one side.

If it is a screw as in some watches

screwdiver s from here

used this uk site and had great service has a tools section
http://www.rltwatches.com/


german site but had good recomendations lots of differnt types of varying quality
http://www.watch-tool.de/shop.php

Edited by Pesty on Thursday 2nd August 17:37

[dazren]

Superb. Thanks.

DAZ

PS - Can't believe how much people can spend on automated watch winders

[tertius]

Another vote for RLT I've got a few tools from there.

[milw50717]

Sometimes you need a helping hand with bracelet links. Sometimes it is one of those situations where you need three hands - two screwdrivers + holding it all steady. There are a variety of tools that can help you out.

Have a look at some of the tools available at - http://www.jewellersequipment.co.uk

[justayellowbadge]

Or, you can just buy a set of Draper 'precision' screwdrivers from somewhere like Dyas for about 99p.
Several of my watches have come with Bergeon screwdriver/strap changing tools, but they're too nice to risk damaging and spoiling the set so I just use the cheapies.

[vincenz]

dazren said:

PS - Can't believe how much people can spend on automated watch winders

Have to agree with you there, I went to Gold Smiths to buy one and they got out the catalogue, a 4 watch winder with a tray for your quartz's was £600. I said why are they so expensive and the sales person just shrugged his shoulders and said something about the finish of them, I said i'll look on ebay.
Anyway yesterday I found one on ebay from the states for £90 delivered. Even if I have to pay VAT on it, its no crying shame.