How To Adjust Resize Your Watch Band By Removing Links

[@CriscoJack]

I know this video is over 5 years old by now, but I just wanted to say thank you for giving me a lifetime's worth of knowledge in a short, concise video. I watched this in one go, and am now able to resize any watch for the rest of my days, thank you sir!

[@dial2fast]

Thank you for your comment. Cheers!

[@soun.slayer]

@@dial2fast same thank u

[@aznation4592]

@@dial2fast Great video, Where can i buy those tools ? I actually have that blue tool but I don’t have the little pin thing nail and hit back in or the rubber hammer

[@DJizLurch]

Definitely appreciate this video! I pre-purchased all the necessary tools to remove the links on the watch but me being a first-time user do not know how to use them. With this video it lead me in the right direction and I took from there. Thanks for your time and uploading this video.

[@dial2fast]

Thanks for your comment!

[@MrHiphopsupafly]

3:10 you're welcome.

[@waterhead1029]

I bought a kit on eBay. I got the back off of a cheap Invicta. I needed a battery, and my guy was a victim of the lockdown. Luckily, it was very cheap, because he said 1) It was the wrong battery 2) And I managed to short it out and ruin it trying to change it.

[@jahansemotion]

I've done it , definitely the credit goes to this video. :)

[@benprince1212]

i guess Im asking randomly but does anyone know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly forgot the account password. I love any tricks you can give me

[@kayceelondon]

2:11 "now carefully pull this pin out" : *pulls pin out with great force* 😂😂

[@zognowak2842]

He said "carefully", meaning "don't bend it because you're gonna need it again".

[@stormynight505]

@@zognowak2842 yeah that's what carefully could mean

[@zognowak2842]

@@stormynight505 A gamer could actually get a life, IF he could get out of his mama's basement.

[@hugedickerinokripperino5299]

Well technically u have many pins unless you use almost all of them. Bending a couple isnt the end of the world

[@isaacjohason2718]

@@stormynight505 used

[@vimicito]

I just adjusted my watch by removing 5 chain links, easier said than done without the proper tools, but absolutely worth it. Thank you for showing me how to do this! The arrows are crucial to find the links that can be adjusted, my watch had 8 of them (4 on each side). Additionally, you can further fine-tune the size by the clip in the middle. The pin that goes in there is spring-loaded. With a nail you can dislodge the pin and move it to another slot. Also, if you have a nail with a flat head, you can use it to press into the opposite side of a link you're trying to reassemble. That keeps the structure in place. Make sure that the nail is a bit bigger than the hole though, otherwise it will wedge itself in. Keep that nail bottom side and rested on a crafting table, and whack ahead. Make sure to check regularly whether the pin is actually going where it's supposed to.

[@Paul-AnthonyMiddleton]

Thumbs down because I hated your intro

[@vimicito]

@@Paul-AnthonyMiddleton Thumbs down because I hated your nonsensical comment. I suggest that you take your hateful worldview back to Twitter, or just close the video and move on with your life.

[@jaycee240]

Thank you so much for this video. Got a very inexpensive set of required tools from Amazon ($10) and with your step by step guide was able to take links out from each side of the watch with absolutely no problem. My local jeweler wanted to charge me $15 just for the one time, now I'm independent for life!

[@GldnLady]

Thank you! I was on my way to the jeweler to have a warch band resized. Realized I had a deluxe repair kit. Pulled it out, watched your vid and did it myself! 😇

[@scottsatterfield9192]

Thanks for the video! Amazing how we use to take these to the store to get resized. Never knew it was so simple.

[@kathrynblingliciousnesshacks]

Thank you SOOOOOOOOO MUCH for this tutorial! I was cleaning today sorting through some storage boxes & found an Apple Watch band I purchased over 2 years ago still in the box. Watching your video I was able to learn how to remove the extra link & adjust the band for my wrist size. I removed 5 links, put everything back together & now I am a happy camper!!! 🙏🏾👍🏾👌🏾🖤💛🥰🌈

[@ivo4357]

all the reactions about you "yanking" out the pin only mean they haven't tried it themselves. I found this video really useful and well put together. It sure helped me, and yes, I had to "yank" it out too. Maybe in a 2 dollar watch the pins aren't as hard to pull out, but mine surely were. And I probably would have stopped trying (out of fear of damaging the watch) if you hadn't shown that the use of force was necessary. Great job and thank you!!!!!

[@FrozenShop]

this^ I was on the right track, but didnt wanna destroy my new watch!

[@mstrauss306]

yay! a 5 minute video for a 5 minute process. I can't believe some of the choices are 30 minutes long!!! The watch band link remover is pretty cruddy but it does the job if you can line up the screw with the pinhole

[@robbysoaks]

I just got the same blue plastic link removal tool off Amazon for $4 CDN shipping included! And it worked a charm. Smooth as butter! Thanks for the clear video.

[@westr70]

It's 2022 and I got the little kit, took my band apart on both sides and put it back together again following your video and it all worked and a nice sense of accomplishment. Thank you!

[@sidesw1pe]

Thanks for this. My Wife had an old Omega watch that was a little tight, so after familiarising myself with how the pins/links worked using your guide, I was able to resize it by adding a couple of links to it. I had to make do with using a SIM needle and a meat tenderiser lol, but I was very careful and had no trouble other than being unable to recess the pins as described at 3:30.

[@XXXTRAVEL]

Excellent a 10, great camera work, spoken word and use of words, clear, precise very professional. Thank you for your time, effort and expertize

[@SeanMiracle]

Brilliant! The blue tool worked wonders! And to think they were going to charge me $25 USD at the mall to do this. Well done, sir!

[@Djordjevicc]

Sean Moore Thats such a scam! They tried to do the same with me once. Luckily I got that watchtool when I bought a new watch, i didn't even know about it they just threw it in.

[@bigman250]

Great video. I changed 4 watch bands without any trouble. Thanks

[@outbackeddie]

I followed your instructions and was able to remove two links from my band in just a few minutes. Fortunately, I had already purchased a tool in anticipation of learning how to do this. Anyway, the band on my new watch fits perfectly. Thanks for the excellent video.

[@Houndog545]

What tool did you buy?

[@RichiePaidso]

Thank you so much. I just managed to adjust the links to my watch for the very first time! Thanks again!

[@nickodonnell1736]

Very informative and clear presentation. Thank you.

[@dial2fast]

Thanks for your comment!

[@Barefoot3us]

Dr. Toch, Very good video of removing the links. Thank you.

[@kaylaespmo7147]

Jeff Bernstein

[@dragonloveof1]

This video was so helpful to me. I received a watch link remover with the watch I purchased but being illeterate I had a hard time with the instructions. Thank you.

[@briannoll3785]

Very helpful. Was able to remove 3 links in less than 3 minutes with this help. Thank you.

[@aaronbustillos8047]

Now that's a proper video,thanks. There was this other guy using a rusted metal hammer and a cheap tool that broke,wasn't going to follow his advise

[@mhyatt82262]

Great video. Very professional. Told me exactly how to resize my new watch. Thanks.

[@AntonOrSomething]

Thank you for teaching me how to adjust my new watch. Sadly I didn't buy the adjusting kit with the watch, so it took an extra couple of days before I could use my watch.

[@ggelhsva]

The best video demonstration, especially if you're an owner of Casio Edifice line of watches.

[@waxsamuplayz7717]

2:51 he carefully pulled the pin out 😂 with great force

[@richarddaubney7380]

Very clear video. Wasn't rushed through.

[@Livingreciever]

Cheers mate, this helped alot. I have a Tissot T-Touch pilot expert, and i was quoted £15 for one link replacement, so I just ordered this kit on ebay for £3.49 + free postage.. so Now im confident I can do this myself. yaaaay!

[@seancole8900]

This was great! The one thing I would say is at the end when he hammers the pin all the way in so it's not sticking out, use your screw in type remover. Line it up and turn until you hear a quite click. Pin properly in place! Cheers!

[@EPICBLASIAN1]

Thanks. Great about the arrows underneath 😁👍🏻

[@nickyboi7964]

Thanks for the video , successfully managed to adjust 2 watch straps

[@dexalit]

Thank you for this video, the additional adjustment of the strap was the option that I needed. ✌️

[@M82RKY]

Great tutorial!!! Just bought this watch and can't wait to wear it.

[@RonPaulKicksAss]

Thanks!!!! I just resized three brand new watches. I cannot wait to wear them.

[@jaredmorgan3264]

The one with the pins near the clasp was the easiest one for me to do since I don't have a tool kit like yours and even tho it's not fully fitted it still fits right. Thank you for the help

[@007eckliv]

Thankyou - very informative demonstration, it's saved me £25 {the price I would have had to pay for the adjustment of 2 watches I own}.I can also potentially earn money by offering to adjust family & friends watches for a cheaper price than the Jewellers would charge!!!!A WIN\WIN situation all around.

[@dial2fast]

Thanks for your comment!

[@007eckliv]

Your very welcome - it's refreshing to find someone who is happy to share their experiences & knowledge. Most people prefer to keep 'specialist knowledge' secret, so that they can make money from it! God bless you for your charitable actions - I believe it'll lead to fantastic 'Karma' for you, may I wish you & your family a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, wealthy & wise 2017. Cheers, Eck - Scottish nickname for Alex

[@lijainkalawi6632]

Thank you just done my citizen watch by myself. It was put aside for a few months but then watch your video and done it. Actually no need for all those tools. Just a screwdriver 🪛

[@rubes3927]

I love the watch you’re using in this video 😍😂 it would look great with my pilot uniform 😁

[@amanverma5131]

So while selling the watch you can say " links in the description" 😂😂 a bad joke!!

[@savannahruthless]

Pffft. 🫠. Muahaha watch humor.

[@360599]

Just resized my my new Edifice watch. Thanks. Very helpful 👌

[@tristan2037]

Thanks a bunch, man. Really nervous trying this out on my Fossil watch, but it all worked out, thanks to your advice!

[@woodyamsterdam]

Excellent demonstration. But If you have to remove a total of 3 links, on which side do you remove the odd link?

[@dial2fast]

Try to make a best guess to even it out the clasp when it's close. If they are pretty close on both sides, then just pick a side.

[@woodyamsterdam]

Thanks. Removing an extra link at the 6 o'clock side worked best for me.

[@london19657]

It depends on your wrist. I'm going to do this adjustmentment right now. You really have to do it one link at a time to see if it looks right.

[@mjc11a]

Excellent presentation. Great camera work of closeup details with clear audio description! Well done sir. Thanks for posting and stay safe 🙏

[@markdickens6426]

Mike Curtis, I was going to say exactly the same thing. Dont need to now 👍.

[@paulkemp1513]

Thanks top tips had same tool no instructions worked a treat.

[@YOtuamigoelpuma]

fantastic , you made it look easy as 1,2,3

[@yolandalimo2419]

Thank you for the step to step procedure. You explained it clearly and simply. I had to share with my friends.

[@RoJoproductions123]

Thank you! Got the second tool for free with my online order, cheaply made but does the job! You saved me €10 so have a like and sub

[@ChristopherMottVanCartier]

Thank you for posting this, I was able to adjust my watches (finally) successfully and without aggravation and damage...!

[@dial2fast]

Thanks for sharing. Very good to hear!

[@Jed5275]

Always wondered how to resize my band - and a couple of rounds through your video and I'm doing it! So cool.

[@dianabratean3762]

This video helped a lot. Had 2 watches that needed reajusting. Thank you a lot! :)

[@jissim76]

Thank you so much. This was a perfect lesson.

[@jonny8900]

Thankyou, just bought a new strap for my Apple Watch and it was far too big. Watched your video and hey presto, the strap is adjusted in under five minutes. 😁

[@yandental]

Thank you. Very professional. Clear concise. Awesome!

[@rlv8472]

Very thx, i adjusted my big watch on my slim hand

[@joshuavermillion1311]

Awesome bro I just removed 2 watch bands thanks to this vid

[@danpeete871]

Thanks for your video. You made this so easy.

[@ortiztuc1]

thats the exact watch I have & reason I looked on how to do this. Thx!

[@Philly1224]

Thanks. This video and a cheap watch repair kit on amazon helped me remove the correct amount of links in no time for my new watch :D

[@Lma818]

Very helpful, especially in lockdown where I can’t leave my house to get it done!

[@williamd62]

Well done! Straight forward... super simple and you have saved me $$$ I really appreciate it!

[@erikahernandez2729]

You’re a life saver!! Thank for your video!!

[@johncurrie8300]

Did it with ease after watching your vid. Thanks!

[@tvbox1102]

SUPER HELPFUL just used today not problem 💯

[@firozpatel8144]

Thank you very easy for me when I showed video

[@TheNAWorks]

great video did it with a thumb tack thanks

[@christinecooling670]

Great video. Clear and concise.

[@nathanc.8821]

Thank You! This video REALLY helped!!!

[@mikeshevlin]

Thanks for video. When you put pin back in does it go the opposite way of the arrows when you removed it?

[@sandeep1akula]

Precisely what I was looking for

[@hariowen3840]

Did you forget to tell us about the little pin retaining collars which are so easily lost?

[@ivo4357]

I also recommend the blue tool, because if you have a thick watch band it won't fit in the other tool (I only have the blue one, but on the top of that tool you can see the same slot that the yellow tool has, and it seems to have the same thickness). My band didn't fit in there.

[@JeremyFrenks]

Much blessings to you brother

[@paulsterman7169]

So when you are putting the links back together you put the pin in against the direction of the arrow? I didn't hear you mention the proper way to do it.

[@mohdaakram5077]

many thanks,was able to do my 2 watches

[@PaulSlusarz]

Are you sure there aren't any tightening sleeves lurking in those link channels? I just adjusted a very similar bracelet on lineage LCW-M500T and was surprised and uncertain what to do about the tiny things when they started to come out when I punched out the pins. If someone runs into the same problem, don't panic. Insert the tiny sleeve on the intake hole in the bracelet link, and then put the pin in. If your pin is going through without any resistance, you probably lost a tightening sleeve. Get a magnet out and start sweeping...

[@williampatrick2971]

This is the only way to adjust the wrist band tightness on this kind of watch? Would have been helpful to know that before buying one.

[@maloryduret8177]

I have a blue one that looks identical to yours and it's been great and work well.But it's a set of professional watch repair tools.

[@sammy4583]

Well done mate very helpful video very clearly spoken too refitted a link in the length of this video nice one 😊👍

[@dial2fast]

Thanks for your comment!

[@hadrianaugustus6448]

Thanks for the know how I liked this video.

[@70zKat]

Thanks for the tutorial. One comment though - at the end you instruct not to remove only from one side so the watch will remain centered on your wrist, but you removed 3 adjacent links - all from one side? Confusing.

[@daviddoyle5540]

Its not exactly confusing it just requires common sense. Although he removed 3 from one side it was still fairly centred. If you need to make bigger adjustments and remove 4 or 5 then you may need to remove links from both sides to keep the buckle centred.

[@rbrb288]

@@daviddoyle5540 feck off

[@crtraduccion]

Thank you your video has been very useful to me. Greetings from Costa Rica.

[@dial2fast]

Thanks for your comment!

[@philipb103]

Excellent video, clearly explained. Thank you a bunch 😊

[@sty46mie]

Explained well. Thanks When putting pin back in, can it be put in any side?????

[@dial2fast]

You need to put it back in the same way it came out.

[@krisztiankiss1034]

Thx so much! You help me a lot! Great video!!!

[@mwenninger]

Thank you! Just the info I was looking for!

[@TheOfficialProcess]

very helpful, thank you!

[@meals24u]

Beautiful watch

[@disneyanndr01dbuxom88]

Very well done instructional video. I don't have the blue clamp thing or that yellow gadget either. 😢

[@dial2fast]

Thanks for your comment!

[@robertsneed3]

Thank you so much for to this video it saved me some money from going to a jeweler. 👍

[@ASVESTAS23]

Great guide!

[@Son-Star01]

Short and sweet! Noice

[@lightwavz]

Just what I needed! Thanks!

[@mortenlothe6893]

Thanks. Greetings from Norway;)

[@13Moondancer]

Brilliant, thank you.

[@naturalroyalflush]

Thank you. I now know what the arrows mean and what the little hammer and blue pin pusher gadget is for in my watch set. Successfully changed my strap. The links on my Rolex gold President would not be thrown away haha. I don't have that anymore....sigh.

[@MrNaqib5143]

Thanks alot very help full

[@scandinaviabushcraftlife1819]

Great video , thanks!

[@user-fr4wt1ty2g]

Does the little blue thing come with a little hammer so I can put it back in or do you think I'd have to get one separately 🤔

[@affiliatecommissiontraffic5534]

Great video, but my watch does not have a hole on the side, instead it has a hole on the inside with an arrow on the opposite side of it. Any suggestion on how to get that pin out?