How to Size a Folded Link Bracelet - Watch and Learn #16

In today's video, we finish up our 3 part series on sizing watch bracelets. We will tackle the folded link bracelet that is popular on so many Seiko 5's, Orient 3-stars, and in general most lower cost bracelet watches.
With just a bit of know how and some simple tools you probably already have, you can save a trip to the jewelry store, save a few bucks, and make simple bracelet adjustments on your own.
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[@princessresinista9080]

Thank you so much for this video. I work at a watch store and had to exchange a watch for a different one because no one was working that knew how to size it! I will be sharing with my coworkers! 😀

[@domxem5551]

As everyone else here: thank you so much for the clear explanation! By the way, I used the tip of a Victorinox cork extractor to push the links out. Just inserted the tip in the space you mentioned and rotating the extractor pushed the link “easily” out. Thanks again!

[@bobfeigel8263]

Thank you. Your video was clear, easy to follow and enabled me to save $30 by doing the sizing changes on my new Seiko 5 myself. Couldn't ask for more than that!

[@iDaleesaDoHair]

I just removed 2 links from my dads new watch after searching for the right video. This was a lifesaver to me since my dad has Alzheimers and it’s difficult getting him out of the house. THANK YOU from over here in Jersey!!

[@RageUnchained]

Best tutorial I've found I usually stick to leather or synthetic bands, but I recently purchased my first Seiko 5 automatic and was a bit apprehensive about the links in the bracelet having never owned one before , but I'm feeling more confident now

[@diegoleiva7242]

Just bought a new Casio, and didn't think about the bracelet sizing, when I tried it thought I'd have to take it to a shop. Got curious, saw this video and 20 minutes later, my watch now fits me perfectly after removing a few links. Thank you so much!

[@degaulledai]

2:00 for the start of instructions

[@benforster222]

Thanks!

[@sosujoshua]

Thank you!

[@retrogiftsuk4812]

Thanks for the video. Was struggling trying to work out what to do. Now within minutes I've adjusted the watch. Brilliant video

[@mitchmazerolle3168]

Thanks for making this video. Super Helpful! Worked perfectly for my circa 1999 Tissot "Sport" folded link bracelets. I used a stainless dental pry tool to push the "U" pins out with minimal scratches to the components.

[@ghostlyinstincts]

Found the video really useful. My dad gave me an old Pulsar watch he bought in the 90s but it was sadly to big. Took me 2 minutes to remove the needed links and reconnect the bracelet. Thank you so much.

[@omnissiah]

Thank you! This was driving me crazy. Very clear, very concise, awesome video.

[@mjaye3093]

Echo! Was scratching my head too! Thanks for a super useful, informative and money saving video. My son just got a new watch, that he bought for himself 😁. Gladly I was able to show him that we could adjust the strap ourselves, without spending money AND LEARN SOMETHING AT THE SAME TIME 😀😁😎

[@dennisfinch5981]

Just removed 3 links after watching you vid, I was going to take it to a jeweler though I'm sure it would cost a bit. Thank you for your informative video.

[@SyntaxError-nz4kg]

Same here, the strap i have is quite cheaply made so i will probably get either a better metal one or a leather strap..

[@heberlara6079]

It really just costed me 5 dollars taking it to a jeweler

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[@amanmishra6990]

Just adjusted my new watch after watching this! Thanks bud, you're a saviour!

[@3GreeneBJ]

Mark that is a really good video. Sharp close-ups, the right pace, and I like your style and delivery. Realistic and practical. But I agree they are awful things to do particularly the smaller ladies sizes. Hey but they are a nice strap to wear. Easy to put on, strong, and I find them reliable once you have them sized. Thank for this.

[@JohnMalone-bw6mq]

Easy when you know how! Watch band resized within 5 minutes. Thanks for posting your video - most helpful.

[@Golo1949]

Thanks, really clear instructions.

[@islandwatch]

Glad you enjoyed.

[@Ubertechgirl66]

Thanks for the clear instructions!

[@tubeysr]

Interestingly these links don't need any special watch tools to remove, just anything will do as per size

[@guyo68]

Wow. Certainly made a seemingly impenetrable task smooth as butter to carry out. I guess it's all about knowledge and the right tools for the job. Thank you!

[@vardhan6198]

Me-came here to learn unpining Him- these r present in cheap/low price range watches Me-sobs while he explains 😭

[@JoCaballes]

Me too man. Hahhaha

[@strykr8089]

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[@E_l_l_i_e]

He did wonders for my self esteem.

[@luisfernandogonzalez7995]

It is not the price what is important guys it is the fact that you like your watch. Actually i neded this knowledge to adjust my new Casio's strap. Love my new t watch and it just costed me 90 USD.

[@Nick9Os]

you just saved me from selling the watch i bought today, i didn't knew that this could be fixed so easily, greetings from Greece!

[@patrickiredale4359]

Fascinating! I’ve had a brand new Casio Edifice watch laying on my Breakfast Room table for several days now, with me scratching my head wondering how to remove a couple of links! So thanks Mark for a very interesting and elucidating video. 😎

[@mbrider56]

Removed 4 links from my seiko 5. Perfect and saves a trip to a jewellers. Thankyou.

[@rmaciel69]

Dude this helped so much I was so confused... I'm new to watch collecting and your chanel is awesome for someone like me.

[@islandwatch]

Happy to hear it, thanks for checking it out!

[@rogexpo9430]

Thanks Mark, I was able to size my watch after watching your video. You’re the best.

[@JunkfoodZombieGuns]

That didn't look nearly as bad as you made it seem like it was gonna be. Now, do a video on resizing a stretchy bracelet. Now THOSE are fun! :-0

[@g.m.4864]

I can't believe it! I just adjusted two ladies' bracelets --my own. Excellent "how to" video. Thank you.

[@siddharthbhatt9301]

Honestly when I did it it was one of the most easiest to take out and put together for me also great video.

[@kerry5586]

Me to. Ijust did an accurist and the bits poped apart and went back together easily.

[@billybadfinger]

Thank you sir. I've had the Arabic dial for 6 months and for the life of me I couldn't figure it out. I have now. Victory!

[@noahboyer8500]

I did not want to mess up any good tools, so I used a random dart laying around. The tip was hard enough not to break and if it did, it would have been easy to sharpen.

[@mitchhifi9192]

I used a thumb tack I cut the tip off with pliers lol

[@eclein]

Thanks, got my first Seiko today with the folded links....your video clearly showed me how to size it and saved me a bunch of time...thanks so much!

[@islandwatch]

Great, that makes me happy!

[@michaelolguin561]

Tremendous help, was fitting two watches for myself, with no problem. When I was asked to help my mom with hers figured it was going to be a no brainer, little did I know...Luckily I found your video to guide me, then it went out without a hitch. Thank you!

[@youcubersaaraswata8865]

Thank you very much, I was worrying about my watch colour to wear off but I figured that if the bend the chain in a curve and then pull the L s , those will come out easily. It now perfectly fits my wrist

[@TheCometHunter]

Sometimes those L-shaped pins are extra stubborn. I use a drop or two of WD-40 or Three-In-One oil before I start pushing. It helps 75-80% of the time.

[@islandwatch]

Great tip!

[@overthetarget9401]

Good point, just resized the band of a Casio AE-2100 WD and the pins did not want to come out so I used a bit of silicone oil and heated up the links with a hairdryer and that made it definitely easier to remove the pins.

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[@kennyli6177]

Thank you. I just adjusted my Seiko 5 Sports bracelet with WD-40, it was helpful.

[@avicente711]

Demonstration videos like this is what makes your channel great! Thanks Mark!

[@xXAlmdudlerXx]

No matter how much force I put in, I can’t get it out...

[@theslayer8853]

same here

[@rajanmourya4577]

Thanks for making this video super useful, just adjusted the watch size in less than 5 minutes...

[@lempollo6430]

Really clear instructions, i just attempted my first ever go and found it really simple tbh.

[@spacedriver24]

Thank you Mark, just bought a new Lorus and your video has been invaluable

[@charlie-obrien]

Mark, your "Watch and Learn" tutorials are the best. Informative, concise and easily understood. I don't think I have ever had to look at any of them more than once. I just resized my first fold over link bracelet and it went exactly like the video (you weren't kidding about the force!) Lol. Thanks again for being a great resource to us watch lovers.

[@santaclause2875]

Thanks Mark. You are the best!!!! Fixed my watch in no time. Thank you!

[@kathrynallen]

Thank you for this video. It was super helpful and I was able to resize my new Lorus watch myself. Getting the first one of those things out took a bit of effort but once I figured out how much force I needed and the combination of mini tools I had on hand which worked, it was pretty straightforward.

[@berryj.greene7090]

That was very competently performed and honest. Thanks. I have my wife's Rotary here with a similar method but the tool required is so fine. Although I removed some links a few years ago I have almost totally forgotten how I did it. With all the force required you need to be confident that you have it correctly applied. Thanks a lot. BerryG

[@BarnOwl61]

Hallo Mark, thanks for your instructions. I agree that these bracelets and links can be a complete nightmare. In your video you work with new watches and bracelets. For people like me however, we buy most of our watches pre owned or do some work for a friend. Taking out links from a pre owned bracelet is the real challenge. I have learned the hard way that it is wise to take of the bracelet if you want spare it. Clean it up real good, If the links are full of dirt you will damage it. If it is clean, your chances of success are much better. I enjoyed your video's a lot. You show exactly what we hobbyist need to know. Greetings from Holland Europe.

[@islandwatch]

I have heard people tell me they soak the link in a lubricant like WD-40 for a while and that helps.

[@fredrik354]

It might be a 6 year old video but it was still well made and helped me to easily remove my links. Thank you!

[@randybulatao5002]

Very helpful video. i managed to fix my wife's watch. And this video is simple and very clear. No annoying background music. thank u

[@DelsTradingPost]

Great video! Just resized my wife’s Montana watch based on your helpful advice.

[@irmaloderick1341]

Thanks for taking the mystique out of watch bracelet sizing.

[@maxlapaz5198]

Thank You Mark!! I bought a kit about a month ago, and went in last night to re-size my Armitron, Casio, and Orient. Thanks for the instruction, everything went well, and my skinny 8 inch wrist isn't feeling embarrassed by the watch sliding back and forth. Will be going after one of your Islander watches (or Phoibos), like you, I really like blue dials, and lume. Keep up the excellence!

[@hydra5500]

Mine have arrow, but doesnt have that knob. How?

[@xtize8813]

It think it must be a pin link then

[@levidavis8959]

I have a fake rolex and I don't know much about watches and was trying to figure it out on my own then watched lots of videos until finding this one and it really helped me out so thanks a lot!!

[@islandwatch]

Glad it helped.

[@karategk1]

I just received my new Orient Howard with this goofy bracelet. Never have had to adjust one before. Thank god Marc was able to explain it. I've also ordered an upgraded bracelet from AliExpress, so I won't have to wear this one for long.

[@saritakanwar5708]

Thanks to you mark you taught it very smoothly

[@saritakanwar5708]

From India.

[@davidnorth9390]

When the student is ready, the Teacher appears. Thank you Mark!

[@michaelbyef1]

Just bought one of these for my little nephew and had never come across these links before , thanks. There not too bad once you get the hang of it.

[@ricter1]

EXCELLENT VIDEO great closeup camera work clear audio and an even better education and execution! Thanks Again!

[@jaydarmstadter9631]

Thank you for the excellent "how to do it." With your help I resized the bracelet on my new Orient. The local jewelry shop charges $20 to do the job, and I already had the tiny screwdriver.

[@raksh9]

Perfect instructions. Thank you so much for posting this, as I was given a watch and wanted to size it myself.

[@timemachineeddie1146]

Don't tell my wife I must have 20 beautiful Divers and a couple of Rolex's. None have this type of system. Looks to me like a great engineered and very strong bracelet. Love your vid's Mark I always learn something. What an asset you are to us watch guys and gals. Thanks for sharing.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@shaunathompson4843]

Thanks so much for the fantastic video, Mark. I didn't want to brave the Boxing Week mall crowd to fix my new watch, and your video was PERFECT!

[@rebwarakram1289]

Interesting, I got the exact watch that I want to adjust its bracelet and this is what I found om youtube.

[@edwarduymovies]

awesome video. helped me to adjust my casio watch just now. thank you Long Island Watch and team!

[@necurrence1776]

This is how you size a folded link bracelet: you replace that damn cheap rattling hair pulling piece of junk with a solid link or a strap. Thank me later

[@MustangDesudiroz]

Theyree ugly. No thanks

[@artswri]

Thanks for another excellent W&L. Just got a Seiko 5 and needed this info (a bit after you made it - 5 years!)

[@tothjozsef5034]

Same thing here: I just picked up my new Seiko SNK809, and thanks to this video I didn't have to wait until tomorrow to put it on my wrist. Thank you, Marc!

[@jorgedaniel9656]

Ohh. I have a watch from Lorus, that I love, as it was a thoughtful gift, but it has just a horrible bracelet, everything about it feels cheap and low quality ... Plus, I never saw any way to get the links out for sizing, and after your other videos I just got more confused, as that bracelet appears to have the pins in the bottom. Well, now I know. So thank you for another helpful video.

[@islandwatch]

That's what I love to hear, thanks for checking it out.

[@taj101276]

Thanks Mark been fighting with a metal bracelet on a Casio world time. Think this video will help me get the links out

[@onleee]

Wouldn’t ever be able to do that without you. Thank you so much! Stay blessed

[@Cyber7Junkie]

Thanks, this really helped me resize my Citizen watch. I could not have done it without this tutorial :)

[@islandwatch]

Love to hear it!

[@stonerc27]

It’s currently 2021 and this video is 4 years old and it still helped me resize my newly bought watch today. This is my first watch with T bar links rather than pins. Very helpful video, the last video I watched mentioned I needed to use pliers to push out the T bar links, but watching this video using just a screwdriver tool saved me money from visiting a watch store to assist with the resizing process. Thank you very much for the video, found that sizing the T bar links to be much easier than the traditional pins in terms of removal and installation.

[@Ben_Brrr_nanke]

This was exactly what I needed to shorten my wife's watch band. After I finished, I noticed (what you mentioned) the links were loose. I used needle nose pliers through cardboard to squeeze it back to tight. Thanks

[@n-power-automotive]

Thank you so much for this video! I just bought a new metal band for my Seiko 5 and it has this exact link setup. I was completely perplexed when I first looked at it and went searching for a how-to. I used your technique and it worked flawlessly. Thanks a million!

[@monkey588300]

Save my life, now i can do it by myself, thank man 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@feralgrandad4429]

Awesomeness, found a casio royale in a draw and I was "I'm gonna wear this classic lol" strap didn't fit, your video made it pretty easy, thanks for your help.

[@alityudiantara1317]

Thank brother,i did it on my seiko 5,first attempt and it works

[@mightbesherwood1313]

I found a slightly less nerve wracking way to do it. If you have a Swiss Army knife with scissors, you can pop it out by sticking one blade in, right where you popped it, and the other blade against the outer edge. Super easy.

[@islandwatch]

Don't stab yourself!

[@andysmith5523]

Fantastic video, never had a clue until I watched it, job done 👍

[@joshuaevilsizer]

Mark, Thank you! This video was so helpful tonight when I was trying out my novice skills to adjust some Casio bracelets like this. I really appreciate you doing these Watch and Learn videos!

[@DanielMicu]

Thanks a lot! I was looking and scratching my head for half an hour already!

[@imrinnahfaith5199]

I still can't find a tutorial on how to remove links from my watch. My watch is a Casio DB-360. Please help.

[@noahboyer8500]

Here is how to adjust your watch: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKrMdoB9ptOVh8U

[@MrBacchus18]

Thanks Marc, this made it so I took a link out of my Seiko 5 bracelet inside of 5 minutes!

[@lindataylor6321]

This was real helpful. Just adjusted my fathers watch. Had a dental pick like the dentist used and I hooked it behind the nub and pulled instead of push with screwdriver. Also, instead of hammering the part back in I used a large channel lock and just squeezed it back in. This was an awesome video that explained how all the parts link together.

[@SoRTs6233]

Hi Bud, struggled for many years trying to figure out these links. With your video, had my LORUS re-sized and on my wrist in 5 minutes flat! Excellent explanation.Thanks.

[@jimbrown2044]

Thank you for wearing 2 watches.I almost always wear a watch on both wrists and am constantly critisized for it,my response is "if it was good enough for Marlon Brando its good enough for me".marlon wore a gmt master on both wrists.

[@theoneandonlybosable]

You’re no Marlon Brando

[@patricj951]

Thanks for video! Today I received my very first automatic watch: a Seiko SNK385K1. And the bracelet is the kind like in the video. Not exactly the same design, though. With the instruction in the video I could within a short while successfully adjust the bracelet to perfectly fit my wrist.

[@Fosi94]

Thank you man, I was going crazy! Who the fuck had the brilliant idea of this instead of the average pin.

[@juliemenezes254]

This is the exact same strap as mine. Thank you very much. I've just added a link to it following your instructions and it worked beautifully. Many, many thank yous 😊😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Rogue-cg1rm]

Hello man .. I stumbled across this video because I have just got myself a festina that I need to size and no idea how to do it . You just made that look idiot proof.. enjoyed and subscribed….. lovely job .

[@AJ-ey7gc]

Thanks a bunch! Have done many band adjustments, this was a first for the folded link. Excellent tutorial! Keep it Up!

[@4wd_and_riffs]

Nice video. These are actually easier to remove compared to split pin links.

[@mikex1384]

You have the most helpful videos, Mark. They are very well done and clearly show the parts of the watch bands. Great job.

[@islandwatch]

Thank you sir!

[@Anonymous-pm7jf]

Thanks, Mark. Not sure I why watched your video as I do not own this type of bracelet. However I do enjoy your content. All the best to you.

[@lyzk3l]

HAHAHA saved me money from going to the jeweler!!! Now its changing the battery, thank you soo much

[@seranadesongs]

I hear you Mark. I have one of those style bracelets in the Casio Waveceptor. I tried to change those funny looking keys and I found it impossible so I took it to my jeweler and he did it for me.

[@mart1nkk145]

Thank you for your video, helped me to resize my watch bracelet

[@kjr12341]

This video helped out a lot. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@lilianaenriquez8302]

thank you, you saved me going to the store to fix it

[@buzbom1]

Thanks Mark, this helped a bunch with my new Casio. Never would have figured it out with out messing it all up.

[@ramonrosario7728]

Thanks was 100% help save me some money and time taking it to a watch shop 👌👍

[@gadogadojawa4190]

I try this to my casio, and it works! Thank you

[@kushsharma2390]

Thank you soo much It was too much easy i did it myself

[@maggie642]

Thank-you sooooo much, you have saved me a visit to the jewellers to get my new watch bracelet resized, mine is exactly as the one your instructions detail. :-)