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Dimensions of Bergeon 5700 case die adapter


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Does anyone happen to have one of these they could measure up quickly. I need to do the caseback on a modern Breitling Navitimer, but don't have the correct die. That is easy enough to get but all of the ones available only work with the Bergeon adapter and I want to check if it will be compatible with my somewhat ancient Rawyler bench opener. The interface looks the same but without dimensions it is hard to tell.

Link to the Bergeon adapter here

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/universal-adaptor

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29 minutes ago, Delroyb said:

Does anyone happen to have one of these they could measure up quickly. I need to do the caseback on a modern Breitling Navitimer, but don't have the correct die.

The top post is Ø  8mm x 8mm. The original adapters are way overpriced, check https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000462997925.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32965933190.html

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22 minutes ago, clockboy said:

 I will certainly look them up in future before purchasing any new tools, the only issue might be import duties into the UK.

Just ask the seller to declare a low, reasonable value, and never, ever user DHL or any other private courier. They will always re-asses value and charge handling fees on top of VAT. That does not happen with Post or EMS.

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