BARTON WATCH BANDS Spring Bar Tool Kit - for Watch Link Removal, Band Replacement, Pin Extraction; Stainless Steel Spring Bar Tool, Strap Tool, and Strap Removal Tool

Good quality, well made, works well. A big step up from the cheap spring bar tools we see a lot online. I used mine the minute it arrived to change straps on a few of my watches without any issues. The barrel size & shape is good for a positive grip and makes it easier to find the right angle to apply the tool to the spring bar. Overall, very pleased, good tool for the money.

Correct tool for swapping watch bands with precision accuracy and ease. It doesn’t get better than that

This is a simple little tool, but feels really good, built well and has extra heads for different pins. Worth the money if you ever want to change straps or need to work on watches. Super easy to use/change the heads.

First things first: This is a spring bar removal tool. It is designed to assist in the removal and/or installation of a watch strap or bracelet from, or to, the watch itself. The spring bar is released by depressing the "spring" in the "bar", thus releasing the strap or bracelet from the watch. The end of the tool with the pin is for use on watches that have pierced, or drilled lugs. The notched or "forked" end is for use on those watch-lugs that are solid. THIS TOOL IS NOT DESIGNED TO HELP REMOVE OR ADD LINKS TO WATCH BRACELETS! Therefore hitting with a hammer to punch out link pins, will of course, destroy it. There is is another set of tools available that IS specifically DESIGNED to remove or add bracelet links (see my last photo). NOW, about this tool: I have given it 5 stars for several reasons. First, it is longer and thicker than many others making it easier to use and maneuver. It is also exceedingly well constructed for durability. Next, there is a metric ruler engraved on the body of the tool which allows for measurements of strap width and lug separation. Straps are often tapered And the ruler will help determine that, and the required buckle size when you are changing straps. It can even be useful in the measurement of the overall size of the watch itself, if the watch doesn't exceed 50mm. The seller provided excellent communication and super-quick, safe delivery. I highly recommend this tool, and, Barton!

Well priced and well made, but I think you should consider your needs carefully before ordering. The issue is the tips are not very fine, and are only suitable for watches with normal tolerances. I used it to change the strap on a watch with tight tolerances and it made me very nervous. If you have a higher end collection, and like to swap straps often, spring for a high end tool. However if you have a more casual collection with easy to access springbars, this is a nice tool. Extra note: find quick release springbar equipped straps whenever possible, they are an absolute pleasure and allow you to save these sorts of tools for maintenance and occasional swaps of permanent straps.