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    Rolex Tweezer Tip Project

    Chaps,

    Rolex springbar tweezer tips i've been working on, will test in a few weeks>>

    Regards

    Bry


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    I am always impressed by detailed work like this.

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    Hopefully the machinists have kept within tolerance.

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    Excellent
    looking forward to this
    It's just a matter of time...

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    Very interesting especially considering how expensive the bergeon 7825 is.Any other info? Will these be for sale...?

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    Rolex Tweezer Tip Project

    Interested in these!

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    Yes they will be for sale, but will need to make some profit if they work well.

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    When you say tweezer do you mean pliers? These look more suited to the Bergeon 6825 pliers (not the 7825 tweezer which is the model I have).

    Looks interesting though, good for you having the initiative.

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    Should work the same as 7825 tool.

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    Better pic of the tweezer tip>

    Slightly better pic>

    https://ibb.co/3y8rTrJ
    Last edited by Bry1975; 24th May 2022 at 20:02.

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    Thanks Bry. Definitely interested for 7825 spares if suitable.

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    Yes should fit the 7825 tweezer frame.

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    Why are these specifically Rolex? Does the fabled brand use special springbars?

    Genuine question, curious to know.

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    Designed to fit very narrow endlink opening.
    Last edited by Bry1975; 10th June 2022 at 09:48.

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    So am I safe to assume they’ll work with any spring bar that isn’t as narrow then?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bry1975 View Post
    Designed to fit very narrowing endlink opening.

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    They'll need testing.

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    NEW 7825 tips In>>

    These tips were custom machined, tip width under 1mm, 0.3mm tip thickness.
    Material: HARDENED SS420C


    Larger photos>>

    https://ibb.co/pnnpjh2

    https://ibb.co/j9t8mtL

    https://ibb.co/yFfnRhs





    Last edited by Bry1975; 11th June 2022 at 17:45.

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    They look great!

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    They're under 1mm width, 0.3mm tip thickness same as 7825, I need a Rolex tester.

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    Or Tudor maybe? They seem to have the same spring bar and tight access on end links spring bars.

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    Look forward to these

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