Top 8 Bergeon Tools Every Watch Enthusiast needs
Bergeon is one of the most respected and foremost manufacturers of watch-related tools in the world. Bergeon makes tools for many watch brands and service centers around the world. It is also appreciated by many hobby and professional watchmakers.
And of course, Bergeon is not popular for no reason. In fact, Bergeon actually makes some of the best tools on the market when speaking about functionality, precision, and long-lasting quality.
However, this also comes at a price. Compared with many other tools that you can find, Bergeon tools tend to be more expensive, but despite this, they are immensely popular. How does this make sense? Well, the simple answer is that they are great. As a matter of fact, the price actually reflects the quality that you are getting.
It’s easy to believe that all tools are made equal, and with that belief, there’s no real reason to buy much more expensive tools when more affordable ones do the job just as well, but the truth is that they don’t.
Bergeon tools offer precision that most other tools cannot compete with, and the last thing you want when working on a watch, regardless of its price, is to slip and damage it in any way. This can prove to be a costly mistake or at the very least, cause damage to your precious timepiece.
Furthermore, when it comes to affordable tools, the issue with these is that they tend to break or become very poor over time. For example, the tips of a screwdriver may lose their precision and original shape, and as a result, make them less effective and precise.
With all of this said, it is easy to see why Bergeon tools have gotten the reputation and appreciation that they have. Below, we list the top 8 Bergeon watch tools that every watch enthusiast needs to have in their possession.
Bergeon 7825 Spring bar tool
The Bergeon 7825 is unarguably one of the best portable spring bar tools on the market. The primary benefit of this tool is that it works like a tweezer which allows you to insert and remove the spring bar from both sides simultaneously. The benefit of this is of course that you minimize the risk of scratching (or having the spring bar scratch) your watch.
Like most Bergeon tools, it is made in Switzerland. Furthermore, it is also anti-magnetic, which is important in order not to magnetize your watch.
The Bergeon 7825 makes it easy and fast to remove the spring bars from your watch with utmost precision. If you change the spring bars of your watch regularly, the risk is that you will acquire lots of scratches on the lugs over time if you are not using the right tools. But this tool minimizes the risk of scratches and also makes this process fast and simple.
- Tip width 1.00mm
- Tip length 2.50mm
Bergeon 6767 Spring bar tool
This is another spring bar tool from Bergeon that you should have. Unlike the 7925, the 6767 is pen-shaped and not designed as a tweezer. The downside of this is of course that you have to remove and insert the lugs from one side at a time and cannot insert or remove them from both sides simultaneously.
But the reason you also need this spring bar tool in your possession apart from the 7825 is that the 6767 is not ideal for all types of straps and bracelets. For example, for watches with straps, the 7825 may not access the spring bar very well, and in these cases, the better alternative may be this spring bar tool.
The great thing about this tool, however, is that it is not like most other, affordable, tools. The precision this tool offers is impressive, and this ultimately minimizes the risk of slipping and makes the job as fast and as simple as possible.
Bergeon 2611 loupe
The Bergeon 2611 is a watchmaker’s loupe, and this is obviously something that should be a part of every watch enthusiast’s possessions. Bergeon makes several variants of the 2611, which all have different endings, such as 2611-TN 4x and 2611-TN3. The difference between them is their magnification, so you can choose a version of the 2611 that suits your needs. Do you need a loupe that allows you to see details extremely close, or do you prefer one which doesn’t magnify as much?
There is a huge difference between loupes in terms of quality, and what separates good loupes from less good ones is the clarity they offer through the lens. Of course, Bergeon’s loupes offer great clarity, and this is also the reason why it is the go-to choice for many professional watchmakers.
Bergeon 1458-A-15 loupe
This is Bergeon’s most serious loupe.
It can be a good idea to have two loupes at your disposal, one with less magnification, and one with greater magnification. For the latter, the 1458-A-15 is definitely a good option. This loupe magnifies 15x, which enables you to see small details of a watch (or anything else for that matter) very clearly. This loupe allows you to get extremely close and inspect small details of a watch that are difficult to see with the naked eye.
With that said, it is a loupe that everyone should have.
Bergeon 7812 Watch Repair Kit
This is probably one of the best watch repair kits on the market. Not only does it include the most important tools that a watch enthusiast may need, but the tools in the kit also hold, as we can expect, extremely high quality and offer great precision.
The watch repair kit includes:
- 6460-P plastic tweezer
- 7026-00 antimagnetic tweezer
- 30081-100 1.0mm flat screwdriver
- 30081-160 1.6mm flat screwdriver
- 6767-s spring bar tool
- 2510-n flat nose Plier
- 7043 knife and case opener
- 6789-g flexible wrist measuring band
- 2819-mini JAXA mini case opener
- 2611-2.5 2.5X watchmaker’s loupe
- 7039 100% microfiber cloth
- 7230 pin extractor
- 6899-m-100 1.0mm flat spare blade
- 6899-m-160 1.6mm flat spare blade
- 6767-a spare spring bar fork, 6767-b spare spring bar point
- 7230-g08 spare pin
- 30080-tn small Tube container
With that said, the kit is a great start with the most important, and also very qualitative tools. This is simply a must-have.
Bergeon 55-604 6899-S10 screwdriver set
Every watch enthusiast needs a screwdriver set. The most common usage area for screwdrivers is when adjusting the size of a bracelet and thus removing and adding links. On most watches, this is done by unscrewing the screws that hold them together.
And here we cannot emphasize enough just how important it is with qualitative screwdrivers. There is a big difference between screwdrivers in terms of quality, and Bergeon’s screwdrivers offer great quality.
First and foremost, this set includes screwdrivers with a wide set of sizes. Different screws need different screwdriver sizes, and it is important that you use the correct screwdriver for the job. This minimizes the wear on the screw and makes the job as easy as possible. Furthermore, since the blades are made of tempered steel which keeps them sharp and precise for a long time to come. In addition to this, the set also includes 2 extra blades per size shall you need to replace them.
The screwdrivers also have ergonomic handles for optimum grip so you can get as good precision as possible. They are also color-coded so you can easily identify the size.
The set includes the following sizes: 0.50mm, 0.60mm, 0.80mm, 1.00mm, 1.20mm, 1.40mm, 1.60mm, 2.00mm, 2.50mm, and 3.00mm.
Bergeon 4932 case back opener
Every now and then, you may need to open the case back of a watch to access the movement. There are generally two types of case backs. A ”pop” case back, and screw-down case backs.
The Bergeon 4932 is designed as a case-back knife, which means it is to be used on ”pop” down case backs. Some people choose to use regular knives etc. but this tool is designed to cause minimal damage to the watch and make it easy to open the back.
Bergeon 8008 case back opener
You also need a case back opener for screw-down case backs, and in this case, the Bergeon 8008 can be a good tool to have. This tool is designed as a rubber ball which enables you to open the case back by pressing it against the case back and then rotating it. The ball grips the case back and carefully screw it off.
