Precision Screwdrivers

[Trav]

I wanted some new precision screwdriver but the cheap ones are getting cheaper all the time and all i saw were made in China.
That's a no go, so i bought these Bergeons from Switzerland, the base rotates and is heavy weighted it wont tip, the centre cap holds spare blades which are included.

The second single one has an extra barrel to get extra torque on the driver.
All tips can be replaced and/or reground if not broken, these are hardened blades.
The tops rotate on ball bearings with zero play, smooth as glass. Pricey but a one time buy.

 

[OVERKILL]

Gorgeous

 

[OtisBlkR1]

wow, very nice.

 

[dparm]

Mind if I ask where you got them? I sometimes do some simple watch repairs and adjustments, among other things, and could use some nice tools.

 

[Trav]

Yes i do some watch repairs also as a hobby, i did my first ETA 2824 overhaul a few months ago with the help and guidance of a friend who is a master watchmaker.
I get all my stuff here, mine is the 5970.

http://www.ofrei.com/page1361.html.

 

[dparm]

LOL I had forgotten about that site! I had been scanning eBay for stuff but it was all the Chinese ones. Thanks!

No overhauls but I have done some simple stuff on a custom Panerai GMT homage with an ETA in it.

 

[punisher]

Here I was so proud of my Eklinds and Wihas, and you spring Bergeons on me.

One upped again.

 

[Vintage]

Congrats! I have the same set from Otto Frei. They work great when working on automatic movements. Cheers!

 

[Trav]

Quote:
No overhauls but I have done some simple stuff on a custom Panerai GMT homage with an ETA in it

Nice looking watches!
Like you its just a hobby for me but its a great feeling to put something together, time it and see it run everyday.
Quote:
I had been scanning eBay for stuff but it was all the Chinese ones

Yeah the Chinese are all over the place.

 

[Y_K]

Since we have a few horologists, time to start watch oilers oil discussion

 

[Trav]

I doubt anyone would want to discus oil and grease at these prices (over 12 grand a qt).

http://www.ofrei.com/page246.html

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: Trav
Yes i do some watch repairs also as a hobby, i did my first ETA 2824 overhaul a few months ago with the help and guidance of a friend who is a master watchmaker.
I get all my stuff here, mine is the 5970.

http://www.ofrei.com/page1361.html.



Wow, that price isn't bad at all!

 

[Trav]

No its okay for something you only buy once. I saw them for 99 bucks at some other places but i needed some other items so the shipping on the whole order brought it in line.

 

[HerrStig]

There's an outfit down in Rhode Island called Moody Tools.

 

[Errtt]

Very nice screwdriver set.
Something I should of had as much as I used to tinker in my audio gear.