How to: Watch Bracelet Micro Adjustment using the Clasp

How to shorten or lengthen your watch bracelet using the micro adjustment in the watch clasp. Not all bracelets can be adjusted this way, but you can tell if your clasp has a micro adjustment feature by the holes on the side of both clasp sides.
Mentioned in the video is the process to add or remove links to a watch bracelet that has a cotter pin style bracelet/strap. The video is here:
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[@darkchocolate4643]

First attempt to micro-adjust the bracelet on my brand new watch. Maybe I should have watched this video BEFORE I tempted this. I simply wanted to move the springbar over one or two holes, and managed to eject the little fucker into my living room - TWICE. And I'm not going to lie, it took me 20 minutes to try and put the bracelet back together; 19 minutes before and 1 minute after watching your video. Life saver. Thank you.

[@watchoffthecuff]

You're welcome! First time is always painful! lol

[@lupreztryson]

Lmao literally what just happened to me 5 minutes ago. Thanks god the pin landed on a red leather bag so I could instantly spot it

[@darkchocolate4643]

@@lupreztryson Hahahaha, glad to hear that I'm not the only one!

[@watchoffthecuff]

just saw this... great that it was easy to find!!! lol

[@christianfoss7620]

Just did the same here, it shot straight up and behind the couch 😂😂

[@ZjaranyKundel]

jeez I never would have thought it would be so easy! :D Thanks! Now the bracelet fit is perfect.

[@nincsittsemmi1]

Thank you, excelent guide with clear instructions and straight to the point

[@watchoffthecuff]

Thanks appreciate it!!!!

[@michass]

Thank you so much for this video. I thought I had a mutant wrist that no bracelet would fit. Fixed that within a few minutes.

[@watchoffthecuff]

Awesome! Glad it the video was helpful!!! Cheers, Colin

[@bergeracvandamme]

Great video that's saved me a lot of frustration. For some unknown reason it never occurred to me to push the pins in one at a time and move each side of the link separately 😂 On one of my watches it's not actually a link that attaches into the microadjustment, but a part of the clasp. That makes it a bit trickier as you can't reposition that part at all until both pins are pressed in, but it's still much easier to push one side in, hold it in place, then push the other side in so that you can then move the relevant part.

[@watchoffthecuff]

Thanks, glad the video was helpful!!! It helps to inspire me to keep making videos. Cheers, Colin

[@SUPERSHADOW8]

After struggling with watch adjustment, this definitely helped as I was very blind to the small micro adjustment holes in the clasp. Thank you!

[@watchoffthecuff]

Glad it helped!

[@cra0kalo]

I agree. I watched so many other videos where they don't get to the point. This one was perfect. Thank you sir!

[@watchoffthecuff]

You are welcome!!!! Cheers, Colin

[@DSM-114]

Thanks, it fits snug now. I always struggled with it being too tight or too loose.

[@watchoffthecuff]

brilliant!

[@MrABN86]

It’s also easy to use a wooden toothpick to change the microadjustment. And it won’t scratch the clasp.

[@ToxikPizza]

Mine came out and I can't get it back in. I tried doing the micro adjustment to see how it fits before removing links and it came out. I've spent 2 hours trying to get it back in. Brand new watch and I haven't even worn it properly yet because of this.

[@watchoffthecuff]

eeek! send me a pic to [e-mail] and I'll see if I can provide any useful advice?

[@syko2277]

thank you so much that little adjustment makes my watch fit much nice and saved me some money doing it myself

[@watchoffthecuff]

So glad I was able to be helpful! Cheers, Colin

[@Dutch_watchgeek]

How is that pin called I lost it on one off my watches how can I replace it?

[@watchoffthecuff]

Its called a spring bar. I have them on my website! Cheers, Colin

[@dogsareawesome9197]

thank

[@Dan_7200]

Thank you for this video. Saved me so much time

[@watchoffthecuff]

awesome!!!!

[@JohnDoe64738]

thanks

[@AKM3rd]

I lost the spring

[@SA-mj9do]

I did exactly what you said not too, and my spring bar shot across the room and vanished. Are there places to buy new ones? How do I know what size to buy?

[@watchoffthecuff]

Oh no! It has happened to us all! Okay first measure the distance on the inside of the clasp in millimeters. Then look at the end of the link to determine the approximate diameter of spring bar so it fits but not too loose. With those 2 measurements you should be able to order a new one. Here is my site, but lots of watch parts sellers have them: watchoffthecuff.com/collections/spring-bars One thing to note is that the end of standard spring bars might poke out a little bit past the clasp. If it doesn't bother you then no problem, if it does, you can file down the end so it doesn't stick out. Hope that helps!!! Cheers, Colin

[@SA-mj9do]

Thank you so much for such a helpful response so quickly! Even though you're video was short, I was impatient and paused it right BEFORE you gave the tip about holding your finger over the hole for that exact reason. Thanks again! @@watchoffthecuff

[@DaWsOnYt21]

i tried to adjust this myself before watching the video and it came out and now it is to small to go back in do you think there is any way to fix this pls

[@watchoffthecuff]

Is the springbar too small? If so one end could be just pushed in a bit too far so it isnt springing back to its proper length. See if you can pull either end out if it appears to be pushed in! Also feel free to send me a picture! Cheers, Colin

[@DaWsOnYt21]

how do i send a photo@@watchoffthecuff

[@JoseSerrano-ct2rf]

Perfect! Thanks.

[@watchoffthecuff]

You're welcome!

[@ahmadshehadeh3705]

Thanks a lot, just bought a kamasu I was happy but the fit was annoying, and surprisingly I just discovered that I can do it easily with no equipment and now I'm very satisfied

[@watchoffthecuff]

Amazing, so glad it was helpful!!!

[@CompassIIDX]

Thank you, very helpful!

[@watchoffthecuff]

You are welcome! Please consider becoming a member of my channel for $1 a month! 😁 Cheers, Colin

[@davekat4680]

Thank you for the vid 🍻 cheers

[@watchoffthecuff]

You're welcome!

[@YoureMyBlueSky2022]

This was not as easy as it looked, since I moved it too much in the wrong direction, and the spring popped out...nothing with watch repair has been as easy as I hoped it would be since buying a repair kit. Had to press the spring down with a metal letter opener and push it back under, and it seemed to take forever to move both pins to where they popped into the correct hole. But it's now done, and I would not have known how to do this, or what tools to use without your video. Many thanks!!

[@watchoffthecuff]

It can be a bit tricky the first time! Glad that it worked out in the end. I struggled with many watch repairs until I had done them over and over again (as I own a watch repair business!). If you ever need to make an adjustment again, either on the watch you worked on, or another one you will do way better the second time! Anyway, I feel your pain, but I'm glad it worked out in the end, if you ever get stuck send me a message and I'll try to help! Cheers, Colin

[@AKM3rd]

Hi can you tell me what the spring is called so i can but a replacement please. Mine flew out

[@watchoffthecuff]

Its called a spring bar. Most common diameter is 1.5mm, measure the inside ot the clasp to determine length required. I have just about every size of spring bar on my website.... watchoffthecuff.com

[@AKM3rd]

Thank u cery much

[@IntuitiveLegend777]

ThankYou for the help

[@watchoffthecuff]

You're welcome!!!!

[@Xeyedjohn]

Great post, thank you

[@watchoffthecuff]

Thanks!!! You're welcome!!! Cheers, Colin

[@AndreasRP.]

Thanks, this was really helpful, I felt a bit nervous doing this since this is the first time I had to do it and it was also on my first semi expensive watch so I didnt wanna mess anything up.

[@watchoffthecuff]

So glad it was helpful! Cheers, Colin

[@thetiktokman]

Most helpful; thank you sir.

[@watchoffthecuff]

You are welcome! Cheers, Colin

[@ThatGuy-sc5rx]

Thank you for the concise and well shot video. Àppreciate it greatly !

[@watchoffthecuff]

Thanks so much for the kind words!!! You're welcome!!!!

[@thuggie1]

i have a clap where the spring bar broke when i removed it is there a particular type i need to get or will a generic on fit if i get the correct length?

[@watchoffthecuff]

The short answer is yes, however, usually the spring bars for clasps use a spring bar with a shorter end. So a standard will work, but it is likely that it will poke out a bit through the hole in the clasp. Since I have the tools I simply file down the end of the spring bar so it sits flush. Hope this helps! Cheers, Colin

[@thuggie1]

@watchoffthecuff thanks, I have some jewellery files. Maybe they will file them down

[@watchoffthecuff]

Perfect. Measure the diameter of the spring bar as well. Generic ones are typically 1.5mm but the clasp spring bars are quite often 1.8mm. if you cant find the right diameter check my website, i have just about every size available.

[@lupreztryson]

I was about to go to the dealership. Thank you, i used a sim ejector pin. The spring went flying across the room tho.

[@watchoffthecuff]

Did you find it??? Hope you didnt lose the spring bar! Eeeeek!

[@freedownloadfootage4829]

Thank, it work

[@watchoffthecuff]

Awesome!!!

[@stevecox8576]

Thank you! This answered my question exactly. (And, though my Seiko is nearly 25 years old, this worked perfectly. )

[@watchoffthecuff]

You're welcome!!!

[@kodiakc6227]

Omg bro this video was a God send! Litteraly spent an hour last night trying to hammer the damn spring bar into the micro adjust holes with a little rubber mallet like a f#cking idiot!!! Watched your video, got my shit adjusted in 5 minutes. THANK YOU

[@watchoffthecuff]

You are welcome!!!!! Thanks for the feedback, it inspires me to make more vidoes! Cheers, Colin

[@akakaaykay]

Hi, it seems that i am unable to poke into the notch because it seems that the spring is kinda stuck.. anyway to fix it if the spring is stuck please?

[@watchoffthecuff]

They do sometimes get sticky. The main problem is that the inner spring is typically plain steel and gets rusty over time. You can force it, but the spring bar comes apart when you do that.. you can piece it together and put it back or you will need a new spring bar. The other issue will probably be that a standard spring bar will stick out a little bit past the clasp, as ones designed for the clasp have a stubby end so it sits flush. It may mean a trip to your local watchmaker! Cheers, Colin

[@maxbokol]

That is a beautiful watch and a very helpful video. Thanks!!

[@watchoffthecuff]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rickthomas9278]

Thanks !

[@watchoffthecuff]

You're welcome!!! Cheers, Colin

[@davecorry7723]

Very helpful. Someone was asking just yesterday on Rolex Forums how to do this: your video was the first I found, and did the job perfectly. Thank you!

[@watchoffthecuff]

You are welcome and thank you!!! Cheers, Colin

[@PhilArttz]

Thank you very much :) I was able to adjust the clasp on my new Seiko with a paperclip and it was so easy :) I thought I had to take it to a watch mechanic, thank you!!!

[@watchoffthecuff]

That's great! Glad it helped!

[@rons7555]

Thanks bro

[@watchoffthecuff]

You're welcome! Cheers, Colin

[@MrK.A]

Thank you. Short, sweet and to the point. Very helpful.

[@watchoffthecuff]

Thanks!!!!!

[@ALEXJRZ]

THANKS!!!!!

[@watchoffthecuff]

You're welcome!!!

[@Fred11101]

Is there any way I can do it by myself? Does anyone have a tip?

[@watchoffthecuff]

If you have a topthpick you should be able to do this yourself! Cheers, Colin

[@Fred11101]

@@watchoffthecuff I got it, thank you! +1 subscriber, you are the best

[@watchoffthecuff]

@siyfredso2789 awesome!!!

[@TrystyO]

Brilliant guide thanks alot I was stressing over think I’d need it look at by professionals but this was a life saver thank you

[@watchoffthecuff]

Glad it was helpful!!!! Cheers, Colin

[@arielspalter7425]

Thank you! I adjusted it for the first time just now and treated the pin as regular bracelet pin, and freaked out why it wasn’t fitting through the micro adjustment holes. Only after I watched it did I understand how it’s supposed to work.

[@watchoffthecuff]

Glad it helped!!

[@greysonressler1585]

Thx

[@watchoffthecuff]

You're welcome! Cheers, Colin

[@dranksinatraa]

Does anyone know if this watch will fit an 8.75 inch wrist?

[@watchoffthecuff]

I have a 7 inch wrist, and when I sized this for myself I think I took out 3 links, reducing thrbband by 3/4", then I micro adjusted one alot, reducing it another 1/8" (making estimated size of bracelet out of the box a maximum of no more than 8"). So I think you would definitely have to purchase extra links. For reference this is the Malaysian version of the SKX009 (K), as they Japanese version (J) only comes on a silicone strap. However there are lots of aftermarket jubilee style bracelets available for this watch! Maybe try Strapsco first to see what the options are? Cheers, Colin

[@antoniobaskerville6823]

Try to make adjustments on a micro clasp is Pain. This video was very helpful 😂

[@watchoffthecuff]

Thank you! Cheers, Colin

[@MegaVector2011]

Very helpful tutorial Colin, I used a paperclip and it worked a treat! .....Thanks for the upload & regards from the UK.

[@watchoffthecuff]

Hi Bob! So glad it was easy, and it worked out great! Cheers, Colin

[@YouTube_is_full_of_trolls]

Sweet! Thank you for showing me as ill save a lot of money in the long run on this

[@watchoffthecuff]

You are welcome! Cheers, Colin

[@Krp006]

To the point video! Thank you so much my man 🥺🫡

[@watchoffthecuff]

You're welcome!

[@Endorfinz]

Easy to follow and my watch is now snug on my wrist. Cheers mate! :)

[@watchoffthecuff]

You're welcome!!!

[@hai1ew]

My clasp Spring bar popped out & seems to be too small to fit back in - when i put it in one side the other looks to have a bit of space left. Am i doing something wrong or is it broken?

[@watchoffthecuff]

Sometimes when you squeeze the springbar one or both sides can get stuck, and dont spring back out. If you are lucky you can gently pull it back out. Other times one end can pop out too... so check to see if one end is missing! It is possible to buy a new springbar if you need a new one.

[@hai1ew]

@@watchoffthecuff Thanks for your insight. The springbar was broken on one side hence why it always connected to one side but not the other. Cheers!

[@LoveBoatPirate]

Cheers Pal. You're a star! 👊💥⌚️👍

[@watchoffthecuff]

thanks!!!

[@ImaginaryEvil]

This might be a stupid question... so moving it in one notch from the second to the third hole as you do at about 0:55, that makes the strap slightly *bigger* yeah? I don't want to accidentally make it smaller 😅

[@watchoffthecuff]

Moving it in will make it smaller. I do talk about bigger and smaller in the video interchangeably... so my bad! but at the 0.55 mim mark that action will make the band smaller. Cheers, Colin

[@ImaginaryEvil]

@watchoffthecuff thanks for clearing that up, much appreciated! My new watch is too small, and no more adjustments available, bugger 😅

[@watchoffthecuff]

arghhhh that sucks. Do you have an extra link you can put in???

[@hudsonriver7656]

Got it to work with a pin from a sewing kit, great vid!

[@watchoffthecuff]

nice!

[@eldinparkour1557]

Thanks for the video!

[@watchoffthecuff]

You're welcome! Cheers, Colin

[@ColeTanner19]

thank you so much!

[@watchoffthecuff]

You are welcome!!!

[@palereaper]

doesnt work for mine

[@watchoffthecuff]

You may have to push fairly hard. Sometimes the springbars stick and won't press in. If you like you can send me a picture?

[@MKGamingInvesting]

Thanks a lot

[@watchoffthecuff]

Most welcome

[@PaniniUkraine]

Thanks, super easy

[@watchoffthecuff]

you're welcome!

[@beefyrt]

thank you

[@watchoffthecuff]

You're welcome!

[@toroza159]

Thanks!

[@watchoffthecuff]

You're welcome!

[@uravgweeb2554]

THANK YOU. My watch was a bit loose but taking off a link made it too tight. Did not know my watch could do this but it fits perfectly now

[@watchoffthecuff]

Awesome! So glad the video was helpful!!!

[@skx_8008-yl5md]

thanks!

[@watchoffthecuff]

You're welcome!!!!

[@mitchellsmith1593]

Great video!

[@watchoffthecuff]

Thanks Mitchell!

[@jannieschluter9670]

Thank you!!!

[@watchoffthecuff]

You're welcome!

[@TumbelButts]

what do i do if iaccidentatly removed the link in the micro adjustment clasp

[@watchoffthecuff]

place one side of the spring bar in first, then use your thumbnail to push the other side down and slip it back into the clasp.

[@TumbelButts]

@@watchoffthecuff ok sweet, I fixed it. Thank you!

[@watchoffthecuff]

awesome!