A spring bar removal tool, also known as a spring bar tool or spring bar pin remover, is a small tool designed to aid in the removal and installation of spring bars in watches or other items that use them.

Spring bars are small metal bars with notched ends that hold watch straps, bracelets, or bands securely in place on the lugs of a watch case. They allow for easy interchangeability of straps, enabling users to customize the look and feel of their watches.

A spring bar removal tool typically consists of a handle and a pointed or forked end. The pointed end is used to compress the spring bar, while the forked end can be inserted under the spring bar to lift it out of the lugs. By compressing and releasing the spring bar, the tool facilitates the detachment of the strap from the watch case.

To remove a strap or bracelet, you would typically insert the forked end of the tool between the lug and the strap, positioning it beneath the spring bar. Gently applying pressure and maneuvering the tool allows you to compress the spring bar and release it from the lug hole. Once both ends of the spring bar are free from the lugs, the strap can be detached.

When installing a new strap, the spring bar removal tool is used in a similar manner. The spring bar is compressed, inserted into the lug holes, and released to secure the strap in place.

Spring bar removal tools are widely available and are considered essential for watch enthusiasts, collectors, and professionals who frequently change watch straps. They simplify the process and minimize the risk of scratching or damaging the watch case or strap during strap changes.