Bergeon 3153 Watch Spring Bar Remover

Product Description

The Bergeon 3153 is a Swiss-made plastic spring bar tool, designed for watchmakers and enthusiasts to safely remove and install spring bars on watch straps and buckles. Its lightweight hexagonal plastic handle features a millimeter scale for measuring lug widths, with two ends – a 0.8mm pointed tip and a 3mm forked tip – suitable for both drilled and non‑drilled lugs.

As one of the most classic spring bar tools from Bergeon, it is highly regarded for its durability and ergonomic design, especially ideal for those who frequently change leather, rubber, or nylon straps.

Features & Function

Swiss Made: Manufactured by Bergeon, the world‘s leading Swiss toolmaker, ensuring top quality and adherence to professional watchmaking standards.

Lightweight design: The handle is made of synthetic material, with a total length of 148mm and extremely light weight, reducing fatigue during prolonged use.

Non‑roll hexagonal handle: The hexagonal cross‑section prevents the tool from rolling off the bench, protecting your watch from accidental falls.

Millimeter scale: The handle features a printed millimeter scale (0-50mm) for measuring lug widths, spring bar lengths, and strap widths.

Dual‑end design:
— Pointed tip (0.8mm): For drilled lugs – insert into the lug hole to compress the spring bar shoulder and release the strap.
— Forked tip (3mm): For non‑drilled lugs – slide between the strap and the case to pry the spring bar out of the lug holes.

Replaceable tips: Both tips are threaded and screw into the handle; when worn, replacements (fork: 3153-A, point: 3153-B) can be purchased separately – no need to buy a whole new tool.

Swiss quality: Tips are made of black‑tempered steel (50-52 HRC), ensuring long service life.

FAQ

Q1: What is the difference between the Bergeon 3153 and 6767‑F? Which one should I choose?
A: Both are dual‑end spring bar tools with similar functions. The main difference is the handle material: the 3153 has a lightweight plastic handle, good for prolonged use and portability; the 6767‑F has a nickel‑plated brass handle, heavier and more durable, better for high‑force tasks like metal bracelet removal. The tips are interchangeable between both models. Choose based on your weight preference and budget.

Q2: Is the 3153 suitable for removing metal bracelets?
A: Not really. The 3mm fork is too wide to fit into the end links of most metal bracelets. For bracelet removal, consider the Bergeon 6767‑F or a dedicated pin removal tool. The 3153 is best for leather, rubber, and nylon straps.

Q3: When should I use the pointed tip vs. the forked tip?
A: The pointed tip (0.8mm) is for drilled lugs (visible holes on the side); insert into the hole to compress the spring bar shoulder. The forked tip (3mm) is for non‑drilled lugs; insert into the gap between the strap and the case to pry the spring bar out.

Q4: What if the tips wear out? Can I buy replacements?
A: Yes. The 3153 features replaceable tips. The replacement part number for the forked tip is 3153‑A, and for the pointed tip is 3153‑B. Both are available from watch tool suppliers.

Q5: What is the scale on the handle for?
A: The handle features a 0‑50mm millimeter scale, useful for measuring lug widths, spring bar lengths, and strap widths – helping you select the correct size spring bar or strap when changing bands.