How to Remove Watch Band Pins Cotter & Friction

[@gib132]

Oh perfect I'll just pull out my watch pin removal kit

[@malw7158]

lol right 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@zachsmith5350]

Dude that was hilarious. Thinking same thing. Bunch of turds

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Most helpful! Well documented, clear, and to the point. Helped me with a broken link I had to repair. I found that the pin comes in two parts. One hollow thicker one that sits inside larger hole of link, and then you assemble the two links, then slide the thin longer pin inside the two links and the hollow one. Tap, tap, tap, done! Very nice. No more hunting for watch repair guys and having to wait and pay. Many thanks!

[@gergemall]

Thank you, I’m enjoying the videos and learning.

[@getmoreforyourcar-bobjones]

I really would appreciate your response to this question... How do you remove the lug pins that are standard on the Helm Komodo? They seem quite chunky and I can't remove them to fit the bracelet strap which came with the watch. Looking forward to your swift and positive response. Cheers

[@choppergirl]

Finally, a god damn video that says right up front whether to push with the arrows or against the arrows, to remove. I still can't get these the fuck out, but at least I know I'm trying to push them the right way before I start. It may be easy as pie to remove these on a brand new watch, but on a used watch they are bent from wear into a C shape, pressed in the wrong direction, etc....

[@Wildcat32615]

My watch has a smaller pin with the main longer pin I can ‘t seem to get ii to fit back why is that ?

[@Mr.M1STER]

I had to do this job on my citizen promaster BN0150-61E diver. A bit trickier than the watch in the video. If anyone is reading this with the same watch as me be careful, the collars are inside the center portion of the links and will fall out. They will only fit in one side and should not offer an resistance so if you have to push a collar hard then you are putting it in the wrong place. My final tip, use a pin pusher tool for reassembly. A hammer may work but I recommend a cheap pin pusher.

[@harveyeros]

What if you need to cut beyond with pin..how to remove the without pin

[@K13Good]

Wish there was a tutorial for watches that have collars inside the links with the pins

[@randymcc740]

thank you made it very easy to take the link out, Had no ldea what I was doing

[@milfardonutaarsada7083]

thanks for the video

[@In-Rainbows]

Excellent video. Thanks.

[@dangraves.7326]

My watch strap is broken it's missing a bar from a link with no arrows on it how can I replace this bar

[@mustng9646]

I popped the pin out and when I replaced it , it doesn’t stay in. Slides out. Any suggestions . Maybe get a wider pin. The push pin I used did get stuck. So I’m guessing I widened the hole somehow. The watch is a movado bold. Any help is greatly appreciated

[@jimmytwostones]

You’ve likely got a pin and collar bracelet. I’m guessing you’ve lost the tiny collar that sits in the hole

[@DSWood358]

Very helpful.

[@11Urraka06]

Thank you! Great information.

[@marcjohnson4385]

Like to see how to take band completely off

[@TinNguyen-rx3mf]

When you install the link which way does the pin go in? Does the split end of the pin go in first in the same direction as the arrow?

[@Esslinger]

+Tin Nguyen Push split end to remove - push on solid end (hammer) to insert

[@TinNguyen-rx3mf]

+Esslinger.com when you remove the link the arrows should face down. When you install do the arrows still face down or up?

[@TinNguyen-rx3mf]

+Tin Nguyen +Tin Nguyen please let me know if this is correct. When removing, the arrows should face down and you push or hammer the split ends. When installing, the arrows should face up and you push or hammer the solid ends.

[@Esslinger]

+Tin Nguyen * Correct * The pins should only fit in one side so if they do not go in at all, dont force them.

[@TinNguyen-rx3mf]

+Esslinger.com thank you.

[@rajasrikantharasa343]

what can i use if i dont have a pin pusher

[@2shybxby]

A thumb tack

[@mics_868]

I need jelp, if i did it the wrong way and the pin is stuck now and doesn't want to come out or go back into.place

[@naamnaam2595]

What if ur watch doesn't have any arrows, but you still need to adjust the watch??? You concluded that i can't be done, but there has to be a way?

[@ryanharder2957]

samsung galaxy ong my dawg same

[@braderzzz5957]

I’ve a problem. When removing the pins I actually used the pin pusher to push the pins out the wrong way and now they’re stuck no matter what I try. Is there a solution to fix this?

[@tyroneshoelaces9742]

if there is an odd number or only one link to remove, which side of band should be longer and which should be shorter??

[@Esslinger]

Zero, It should not make a big difference for a single link. Just check that the watch sits well on your wrist when you look at it and adjust accordingly.

[@TheBundini]

Why do the pins not fit when i try to put them back in? They just fall right through the hole.

[@Esslinger]

You may have a pin and sleeve type, read this for more information blog.esslinger.com/watch-band-pin-and-sleeve-replacing-new/

[@peterfullerton1027]

DONT hit the watch band with your hammer! Wow what great advice

[@Paul27Sultana]

PLEASE HELP!! I have a Nixon 51-30 and the fixed pin broke (the one that’s not supposed to come out and doesn’t have an arrow) is there any way to get that pin out?? Please help!! I don’t wanna buy an entire new band

[@jeffkornhauser5378]

don't be a tight arse

[@Paul27Sultana]

jeff kornhauser I’m not being a tight ass the band costs almost the same as another watch, so why don’t u shut your mouth dumb ass

[@jeffkornhauser5378]

give us a kiss you dried up grape

[@Paul27Sultana]

jeff kornhauser don’t be a tight ass when I paid less for the entire watch than I will for a new band? Stfu troll

[@MrEverisforever]

Nope, the pin is not coming out after being pulled. You did NOT help my issue, this is a new watch.

[@malthus101]

confused - we push into the seam, or push onto the end with no seam?

[@TheTrippyCity]

You push in the direction of the arrow when taking them out.

[@MCSS7]

@@TheTrippyCity they were asking about the "if there's no arrows" bands

[@TheTrippyCity]

@@MCSS7 the pin has two sides, the side with the little "seam" is the bottom. You push on the opposite side with no seam. To replace the pin, you would turn the watch band to seam side up and place the pin back in.

[@georgeschlaline6057]

Don't use a paperclip

[@oriolbrunetfuertes8324]

Using a metal hammer on a steel bracelet... Guys, don't do this at home (use any special jewelry hammer with plastic/rubber head), unless you want to risk scratching your bracelet.

[@majortom4543]

wtf is 1:24 and where is the example

[@finbarr147]

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[@gemneyebable]

So basically I have to take to watch repair shop!!! I'm DONE BUYING SIMPLE SHIT THAT REQUIRES PAYING SOMEONE TO USE!!!

[@spencersolberg]

I'm sorry but who just has those things? This is silly...

[@PikeRoadFan]

Cut your fingernails before making a close up video…lol

[@ajaxforever5473]

Scary hands ... female or male ...??? We will never know