Maybe not for you, but for me the price of these spring bars plus shipping and handling was cheaper than a replacement from even a modest local jeweler.  These spring bars had better fit and finish than the ones from the local guy, and were the right length for my watch, rather than  being a size too big and forced to fit.  If you're going to do this yourself, you might consider a&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/WATCH-BRACELET-SPRING-BAR-REMOVER-TOOL/dp/B001V9D89O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">WATCH-BRACELET SPRING BAR REMOVER TOOL</a>, but a jewelers' screwdriver works well enough.

E.M. Van Court