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Offline genec

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Watch Tools
« on: December 20, 2010, 10:44:10 PM »
Dear Moderators, I dont know if I could post this or not. The reason I'm posting this link is because yesterday I embarked on a journey to buy a spring bar tool in CA to change the strap on my new watch =D............but sadly.....there arent many places that sells them....I dont want to buy online because its nearing christmas time and I know I wont be able to get it in time... luckily I found this place in Oakland...this place is amazing, you can find absolutely anything you want in here. I'm not sure the price is cheaper or not. but definitely can get anything you want. and they ship overseas aswell. I'm not gaining anything financially from posting this.
just thought that, if you are same like me, itching to buy tools online, but dont want to buy it from amazon or ebay. you may try them.
I will not post the commercial link to the website.
but you can search on google for Frei and Borel.

Hopefully I'm not breaking any forum rules here............I'm putting my head on the table for you guys! hahaha

Happy holidays!

Offline Scott C.

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Re: Watch Tools
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2010, 06:48:40 AM »
Thanks for the good info ;) I'm sure it benefit the members here a lot ;)

Those who keen can PM genec for the details ;)


Cheers!
Scott

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Re: Watch Tools
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2010, 07:02:38 AM »
No Prob Scott! Thats the purpose of forums  :) sharing info

Offline kaka23

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Re: Watch Tools
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2010, 12:50:13 PM »
I was wondering.. normally these watch tool to change strap/bracelet will work for all type of watch brands right?

Offline ck77

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Re: Watch Tools
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2010, 12:57:25 PM »
I was wondering.. normally these watch tool to change strap/bracelet will work for all type of watch brands right?

yes, as long as the size is correct.

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Re: Watch Tools
« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2010, 06:27:33 PM »
are thr many kind of sizes? there is nothing in the market where one tool fits all sizes? hehe...

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Re: Watch Tools
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2010, 09:18:37 PM »
are thr many kind of sizes? there is nothing in the market where one tool fits all sizes? hehe...

Normally the tool for the strap removal of watches with leather straps would work with most watches. The problem is with the metal bracelet. The opening for the spring bars differs from brands to brands. So you may need a narrow head spring bar remover as compared to one for leather straps. 

Offline kaka23

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Re: Watch Tools
« Reply #7 on: December 28, 2010, 06:04:54 AM »
Opps.. does this means I need to get 2 ypes of tool, 1 for brecelet and 1 for leather strap..

Offline genec

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Re: Watch Tools
« Reply #8 on: December 28, 2010, 11:30:31 AM »
or you could get a double ended with different fork size.
like this? would this work?
i just bought it this afternoon.


p.s. i might go more often, because there's a cute girl that works there. LOL. :Laughing_on_floor:

Offline David_cheong

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Re: Watch Tools
« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2010, 11:51:37 AM »
"i just bought it this afternoon".



I have one of these. Bought from the selangor building. Great for changing straps though.

dc
I am almost a recovered watchaholic, but last checked shows only 70% recovered. How?

Offline kaka23

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Re: Watch Tools
« Reply #10 on: December 28, 2010, 12:47:13 PM »
wah... if got this one piece, means can change any strap and bracelet myself la is it. How much is it?

Offline David_cheong

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Re: Watch Tools
« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2010, 02:20:46 PM »
Around rm60+. (If I am not mistaken, can't remember well)

dc
I am almost a recovered watchaholic, but last checked shows only 70% recovered. How?

Offline Gigi

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Re: Watch Tools
« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2010, 07:37:47 PM »
or you could get a double ended with different fork size.
like this? would this work?
i just bought it this afternoon.


p.s. i might go more often, because there's a cute girl that works there. LOL. :Laughing_on_floor:

Where do you get it, it doesnt sound it was bought from selangor bulding

Offline Scott C.

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Re: Watch Tools
« Reply #13 on: December 29, 2010, 07:59:35 AM »
wah... if got this one piece, means can change any strap and bracelet myself la is it. How much is it?

This tools can't remove extra link from the bracelet... You still need proper tools for sizing the bracelet...(if u want to) ;)

Offline kaka23

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Re: Watch Tools
« Reply #14 on: December 29, 2010, 08:50:28 AM »
Think not going to size the bracelet, when buying watch.. will ask the shop to do it.

There are many choices of leather straps available in the web, so it will be nice to have one of this tool just to change the bracele to strap or strap to another colour/design strap, etc..

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Re: Watch Tools
« Reply #15 on: January 14, 2011, 03:19:38 PM »
I been looking for all the watch tools...but dont know where to get those...
Got any recommand for me?
Like...the magnifier la....watch holder la....screw driver la...

Offline David_cheong

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Re: Watch Tools
« Reply #16 on: January 14, 2011, 03:23:26 PM »
Ryen

Read my earlier post. Nevertheless, ...try the selangor building  - just opposite nam heong chicken rice in the china town.


dc
I am almost a recovered watchaholic, but last checked shows only 70% recovered. How?

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Re: Watch Tools
« Reply #17 on: January 14, 2011, 09:33:36 PM »
I see....super thank you for you!!!
Thinking to go there asap...wahahahh~

Offline kaka23

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Re: Watch Tools
« Reply #18 on: January 15, 2011, 06:28:16 PM »
Is this guy spamming every threat here!!!