TS15 Steel Watchmaker Tweezers

This curved-tip steel watchmaker tweezers (model reference TS15) is a precision watchmaker tool designed for professional watchmakers and serious enthusiasts who service mechanical and quartz watches every day. Made from polished steel, the tweezers feature a curved tip that lets you grasp the smallest watch components — spring bars, pins, screws, gaskets, crowns, stems and bracelet links — with absolute control and zero slippage. Whether you are changing a battery, fitting a new strap on a Rolex, Omega or Seiko piece, or working on a quartz movement on the bench, this watchmaker tool delivers consistent grip across thousands of operations without marking the case-back, the crystal or the bracelet. Its 11 cm length, 0.9 cm width dimensions place it in the category of long-format tweezers preferred by working horologists for confident reach over a movement.

Overview

The curved-tip steel watchmaker tweezers combines an ergonomic shaft with a working tip engineered for the exact geometry of contemporary watch components. Its key feature is the curved tip to reach spring bars, clasps and gaskets in confined areas, which translates into less force at the fingertips and more control at the contact point. Watchmakers value how the tweezers sit balanced in the hand during long bench sessions, while collectors appreciate the reassurance of a tool that will not scratch a precious case, bezel or bracelet. It is suitable for service work on most quartz and automatic watches with a case diameter typical of the 28 mm to 48 mm range that dominates the contemporary market, as well as for jewellery work, beadwork and detailed DIY where standard household pliers would simply be too coarse.

Technical specifications

• Reference: TS15
• Material: polished steel
• Format: 11 cm length, 0.9 cm width
• Weight: ~22 g
• Hardness: 54 HRC
• Tip geometry: curved
• Recommended for service of Rolex, Omega and Seiko watches
• Compatible with operations around case-backs, screw-back closures, bracelets and movements
• Controlled finger pressure recommended — keep applied torque on delicate parts below 0.4 Nm
• Also useful for jewellery, beadwork, scrapbooking and detailed DIY

When to use it

Reach for this curved-tip steel watchmaker tweezers whenever a routine intervention on a watch can only be carried out safely with a dedicated tool. Trying to extract a spring bar with a flat screwdriver, a kitchen knife or a household pliers will eventually mark the case-back, deform a screw-back groove, or send a small part flying across the room. Typical situations include a flat battery on a quartz watch, a deteriorated O-ring on a diver's case rated to 100 m or 200 m, the installation of a new strap on a piece with screw lug bars, the replacement of a crown stem, or the removal of a movement during a deep service. The tool is also valuable during inspection, when you need to lift a tiny screw or fish a pin out of the movement plate without dropping it. Beyond watchmaking, it is also widely used in jewellery work, where pearls, rhinestones and findings need to be picked up cleanly, and in scrapbooking or DIY where steady hand control is required.

How to use it

1. Place the watch on a soft mat or a holder, dial down, to protect the crystal during the operation.
2. Inspect the case-back to identify a screw-back, a snap-on cover or a four-screw plate, and prepare any matching opener if needed.
3. Hold the tweezers near the middle, with thumb and index finger applying balanced pressure on both arms.
4. Approach the target component perpendicular to the watch case, then close the tips gently until the part is firmly gripped without crushing.
5. Lift the component straight up — spring bar, pin, screw, gasket, crown stem — without rotation, and place it on a clean tray to avoid loss.
6. Carry out the planned operation (battery, gasket, hand setting, movement check) without releasing the part inside the case.
7. Refit the component using the same tweezers, then close the case-back; never use more than moderate finger pressure on a screw-back.
8. Wipe the tips of the watchmaker tool with a lint-free cloth before storing.

Quality and provenance

Quality control on this watchmaker tool follows the standards expected by professional Swiss watchmaking workshops. The steel is selected for dimensional stability and edge retention, the tip is inspected for burrs and tip geometry, and the spring action of the arms is calibrated for a balanced closure. Every item is checked for fit and finish before shipping. The brand Bergeon is referenced repeatedly in this catalogue because it defines the benchmark in horology tooling; even when the reference is not a Bergeon item, the geometry and tolerances are designed to be compatible with parts and procedures established by Bergeon, Rolex and Omega service manuals.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this curved-tip steel watchmaker tweezers on a Rolex screw-back case?
Yes, provided you also use the matching opener to remove the screw-back itself. These tweezers are then ideal to pick up the gasket, lift the movement spacer or extract a tiny screw, since reference manuals from Rolex recommend a torque below 0.4 Nm when seating a screw-back, well within hand pressure.

Are the tweezers antistatic, and can I service a quartz movement with them?
For the steel variants treated for antistatic work, yes. This watchmaker tool minimises the risk of static discharge on quartz modules from Seiko or Omega, and offers a confident grip on coil holders and circuit boards on the bench.

How do I maintain a watchmaker tool of this type?
Wipe the tweezers with a dry, lint-free cloth after each session. Avoid solvents on any coated surface. Store the watchmaker tool in a closed drawer to protect the tip from accidental impacts and from dust that could be transferred to a watch case during the next service.