How to size a Seiko (or any!) Pin and Collar Bracelet. Watch and Learn #15

In the last episode of Watch and Learn, we showed you how to size the standard friction or cotter pin bracelet. Today, we tackle the mighty Pin and Collar bracelet that so many people are frightened of. We have all read the horror stories, and maybe even experienced one ourselves when sizing these popular bracelets.
With a little know how, and some 'Watch and Learn' under your belt, there is no need to be apprehensive. We will show you how to tackle the pin and collar bracelet with standard strap tools, and also some non conventional items like paper clips.
This video uses a few tools, and showcases some items available on our website.
Strap tool: www.longisland...
Pin pusher: www.longislandw...
Tool kit: www.longislandw...
Seiko Monster bracelet: www.longislandw...
Seiko Turtle bracelet: www.longislandw...

[@David-nx2vm]

Marc, I can’t thank you enough for this. My Citizen Paradigm titanium bracelet was kicking my butt, then I searched for this and immediately found your video. Just like you said, the collar was on the pin pusher. These topics are not glamorous or sexy, but we amateurs need this badly. You, sir, have the heart of a teacher!

[@Tripolish]

Out of all the videos FINALLY one that gets to the point and is detailed. You MUST be a professional watch repair person because this video is so refreshing and helpful!!!

[@aumshanti2514]

So I bought my dad a Prospex and eagerly started the watch sizing.... Having NEVER come across collar and pin... Immediately lost the collar in a deep pile white rug.... Then found it and spent 3.. Yes 3 hours trying to sort the bastard thing out. I could not figure out which end (!...) the collar went in. However, I figured it out by mistake and the watch is still in one piece 3 years and counting! So I think you for this review as I've just ordered an Audaz Octomarine! Keep rocking my friend. Thank you for your amazing teaching videos! 🙏❤️👍

[@pbanders]

Thanks, this video saved my butt when resizing my son's new Citizen watch. Did it on my own to start with, I was incredibly lucky not to lose the collars. Once I saw those, I knew I needed help and found your video. My son's new (2019) Citizen is different than my older one, which is like the Seiko you show here. The newer Citizen has the collar drop into the inner tang of the link, not the outer, which makes assembly and removal much easier, just drop the collar in, put the link together, then drive the pin through. Thanks again for making Dad look good.

[@plantagenetsurvivor8771]

Me too. Removed the pin and this tiny split pipe thing dropped out. I’m like: uh oh! So easy once you got it

[@JohnnyUtah-qi7fn]

Thank you so much, your comment saved me! I couldn’t realise where the collar went in until i you said so

[@blueXtwoplustwo]

NOTE: For presage bracelet, you also need to drop the collar from inner side of the link. you won't be able to drop it from outside.

[@luanphan2706]

And Prospex models as well.

[@livequality4578]

Beat me to it.

[@LEVELMotorsports]

Same for the Snowflake.

[@richardhurr31]

And for Citizen watches.

[@scottparis6355]

SARB033? It has collars, but I can't squeeze them back in the hole I think they came out of.

[@brianhinder3652]

Thank you Marc for this exceptionally useful video. The entire watch community (including professionals/jewellers) is indebted to you for such a lucid and thorough tutorial.

[@islandwatch]

Brian Hinder Thanks for the kind words!

[@ricardoistudla8641]

Well said Brian!! I second that for sure! You are the man Marc! Thank you!!

[@Happy357mag]

I know this video is 5 years old but I had to chime in after watching said video. I have a HEIMDALLR monster that uses a pin & collar setup but the collar sits in the middle of the link instead of at the end. When resizing you have to put the collar in the middle link first, place the 2 links together then push the pin through. Also worth noting, the pin can be pushed in either side. After watching this video I had to go back to my HEIMDALLR that I sized 2 years ago to double check my work. It was all good. Thanks for all the great videos you make, I love learning new stuff.

[@thistleclockworks1292]

Mark, this video saved my tail today when I went to adjust my Seiko Presage. I figured it was just a friction / cotter pin adjustment, but nope! I tried to pull out the pin and it would not pull out all the way. Then I remembered this series and watched this video. My collar was hidden in the center of the bracelet. As I watched, you said, “expect the unexpected.” So I grabbed a white paper plate to put under the bracelet. Good thing, as I yanked the pin out the collar popped out of the center and was trapped inside the lip of the plate. Another watch nube saved by Mark of Long Island Watch!

[@nickarya]

Thanks Marc !! This video is the best watch bracelet instruction video. I am a Mechanical Engineer by profession, knew there were pins & collars, but thanks for taking us through it step by step.

[@TONY_FEZ]

these colar and pin systems are a complete nightmare to resize. Not just because it so fiddly and really adds nothing to the reliability or function of the bracelet, but because the collar part is SO TINY that if it flicks off when you are working on it you will never see it again and these are very hard and expensive ton get as replacement parts.

[@BiaMaith]

Thanks for this. It went into the middle part in mine rather than the outside part as shown in the video. I used a sewing needle to pick the collar up. It made it really easy to get into the hole.

[@keithabberstein6982]

Thank you for such a lucid professionally produced video. You are not only very knowledgeable and thorough in your delivery, but explain everything to make it all look so simple! Very well done indeed. Thanks.

[@MoodiFLEX]

Great video, helped me size my Grand Seiko rep. You're a gem to the rep community. We love you.

[@grzegorzm1277]

You saved my life ;) ! I was searching everywhere for "lost" collar and yet there it was sitting on the pushing pin of the vice.

[@eigrp]

Great instructional. Sized my first pin-and-collar and felt like an old pro thanks to Marc. No problems, it was easy. But it would've been a nightmare had I not known.

[@nolanreed7090]

I'm glad I saw this. I didn't realize this pin/collar system existed. Surely this will save me some future anguish. Thanks for doing these, Marc.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for checking it out.

[@Lee_K_5555]

Excellent, excellent, excellent!!!! This is a fantastic series with this one being most helpful to us Seiko owners.

[@islandwatch]

Lee K So glad to hear it. Thanks for watching.

[@Lee_K_5555]

Right after watching the video I dug out my Turtle bracelet and sized it myself using the techniques you described. I had purchased it last year already sized but it didn't fit quite right so I needed to remove one more link and change the micro adjustment in the clasp. Everything went smoothly and I now have no fear in the future of the pin and collar system. Thanks again!

[@islandwatch]

Lee K awesome!

[@ianmude]

An excellent guide! Takes the 'stress' out of it. Clear, practical and easy to follow x

[@MagnaxVingtTrois]

I had my Casio Lineage delivered from Japan yesterday, and of course I immediately set out to shorten the bracelet. I wasn’t aware of the pins and collars variety of bracelets, so I would have gone absolutely crazy, had I not found this clip. It literally saved my day. I cannot thank you enough! Now I can wear my new watch proudly! (The construction differs on my bracelet in that the collars go on the inside of the link, but the principle is the same.)

[@HappyB63]

Very nice instructions. FYI: Orient Star Heritage Gothic bracelet has collars in the inside narrow part, i.e. not visible. They will fall and roll away on the table. The pins are of equal size at both ends.

[@TruePekso]

Your advice helped me when working on an Orient Triton bracelet. Thank you.

[@whiskyguzzler982]

About two years ago, I bought a lovely SPB219 and have worn it more than occasionally since. I happened to be typing a lot and released the clasp to wear the watch up on my forearm and out came the pin and off slid the watch - luckily into my lap. I look in the parts bag and find three links, two pins, and THREE collars. Nice of those fellas to throw in an extra collar for when the one that was holding the watch together evaporated. Thanks for this tutorial!

[@qwerty135797]

Thanks again for this video!! I used your video to size my Seiko monster over 3 years ago and here I am again sizing my new Seiko turtle PADI. Totally forgot about the fork tip method at the end of the procedure but after watching that segment, I finished my project. Seriously Buddy, thanks for the detailed explanation and excellent camera angles!

[@vim-enjoyer]

Thanks so much for the video! I just received my Grand Seiko Snowflake which has a pin and collar, and was able to size it myself fairly painlessly by following this.

[@islandwatch]

Nice! Gorgeous watch!

[@ianlevo]

Thank you Mark for posting this. I had my jeweler resize my turtle bracelet only for it to fall apart days later. I took it back to him and he put the pin/collar in backwards (again). Just fixed it myself at home with the help of your video. Cheers.

[@islandwatch]

Great, thanks!

[@DZ_AU]

Yes, yes, yes. What a relief! I was determined not to mess up (another) Seiko bracelet because of my lack of knowledge and technique regarding P&C. Easy once you know how. Thanks again Marc!

[@craigsalvatore3401]

Excellent video, Mark. Thank you for explaining how to easily size a pin-and-collar bracelet. After having sized many bracelets that use the cotter pin system, thanks to your simple tutorial, I can confidently proceed to what I had formally perceived as a complex coupler.

[@danielgrant9213]

Much appreciated. With this video I was able to size my brand new Seiko Prospex SNR025 (probably a once in a lifetime purchase) properly.

[@Vlerkies]

Yup. I'm one of those guys! Marc, you just saved me my sanity, thank you! In my youth I previously had 3 Seiko watches, all with split pin type bracelets. I was unaware of the Pin and Collar gizmo. After many years of iffy watches I decided to buy a nice diver again and today I received my SBDC029 Shogun. When I got home I began scrounging round the house for a suitable tool to resize/remove a link or 2 etc and after failing to find a decent pin or paper clip, a tool in the Samsung phone box seemed to meet the requirements. I pushed the first pin out the right way (that much I knew), and proceeded to the next only to notice this tiny other cylindrical piece of metal lying there. Curious I put it aside and lone behold after the 2nd pin another one (the collars) Terrified I was messing up big time I hopped onto google and youtube and this video came up. Thanks man, this really helped. Big thumbs up and sub.

[@siembacon]

Got my first Seiko today. Tried resizing the bracelet and got really confused and frustrated untill I found this video. Saved the day, and many days to come!

[@hyprmoto]

Once again, Marc's videos saved my butt. Your videos are always informative, and well-put together. I'd heard of pin & collar before, but didn't fully understand the complexities and idiosyncrasies. Your expert tutelage guided me through since again… Thank you Marc!

[@Mr.M1STER]

Thanks for this video. I purchased a Citizen promaster diver BN0150-61E. I wanted to resize the bracelet myself as a little bit of a challenge and I also didn't want to pay extra and have to wait to get a shop to do it. This video gave me the general idea but I made a few observations and mistakes that I learned from so hopefully anyone with the same watch as me reading this might save some heartache. The little collars on this watch are located in the inner part of the link. They will absolutely fall out if you are not careful and they will only fit into one side of the centre link so be very careful. I tried putting them into the outer portion of the link on both sides and ended up bending one pin unfortunately. Luckily I had to remove links so will not need the extra pin and I can possibly straighten it at a later time. For pressing the pin back in, save yourself a lot of hassle and use a pin pusher tool. It makes the pin insertion much easier and saves going crazy with a hammer, although the hammer method may work. Anyway it took me 2+ hours and a lot of frustration but some learning to get the job done and now I have my watch fitting perfect.

[@Mr.M1STER]

Additional note: If you have to remove 3 links to get a good fit like me, take the extra link from the 6 o clock side. The clasp will sit perfectly centered.

[@johnnyace46]

I was sizing my Citizen eco titanium after I lost a couple of pounds and didn’t know anything about pin and collars until I saw and heard the collars pop out. I picked saved them not knowing what they were but figured they were important. I took out a link and put the watch together but of ourselves there was nothing holding the pins in. I watched your video and learned. Of course when I put the extra pin and collars into the original box I saw where the original links removed when I bought the watch and there were pins and collars in a small plastic bag. I am on the way to my local jeweler to have the bracelet put together properly because I know it is beyond my capability. Thank you for adding to my knowledge of watches. I am a long time subscriber.

[@Pitchuga]

Just want to tell you guys that for example, in the Seiko Samurai PADI the pin is on the inside of the link, so the holes are the same diameter and when you look you dont see the collar, when i did it for the first time i had the stop for a second and observe, and using the video as a guide i knew that the collar had to be somewhere caude it didnt come out stuck in the machine. Thanks Marc you have been very helpfull with all your work in the channel.

[@hrabanus]

Thanks a lot, I did my first Seiko bracelet resizing today. It was successful and I only lost one collar thanks to your great video!

[@Owen-np3wf]

Thanks Mark for your very easy to follow instructions. I dont have the most steady hands in the world but managed to size my sumo I just got in the mail with no tweezers and using the tools I had lying around which happened to be the same ones featured in the video. I did lose 1 collar but managed to not lose any others, definitely made the rest of the sizing pretty stressful knowing that if I lost another one I'd be screwed haha. Thanks again for saving me about #20-$30, your a legend.

[@scottparis6355]

YES! The collars are tiny and if you're holding one with tweezers and they slip slightly, the collar is launched into the air, never to be seen again.

[@warrenlawhorne]

Thank you so much. My courage was created 'watching' you. ha! So I ordered the tools and followed your easy instructional and had the watch on my wrist in 20 minutes!

[@PetuniaOnDaBeat]

what a guy, I love when someone will give u too much info. I appreciate explaining the purpose for every parts you touched!

[@mrkrojo]

I googled "resize Seiko bracelet" and fortunately this was the first hit. I was dealing with a new turtle and completely forgot about the collars until watching this. Fortunately I found a spare collar and used your video to fix my bracelet. Thanks!!

[@drwindsurf]

I watch this video every time I size a Seiko bracelet. Thank you Marc :)

[@Aaron-be8sv]

Sizing my first Seiko SKX781 after owning a 009 with friction pins. Long story short; I wished I had watched this first...Thank you Marc this was a life saver.

[@islandwatch]

Haha, thank you. I hear ya!

[@M82RKY]

My 39.5mm Clean Ocean arrived today, absolutely stunning watch and I love the size, I am used to 44mm watches but this looks so elegant for a diver. Proud to own an Oris

[@pclarin]

Truly appreciate this video. Even with it I had a very difficult time removing a couple links from my bracelet.

[@ColinZeal01]

Thank you for this video! After seeing this tutorial it took me 10 minutes to shorten the link on my SBGA413! Now it sits PERFECTLY on my wrist!

[@tacomn]

Easy?

[@ColinZeal01]

I'd say so! You just need to know how everything works. Never even saw my collar on the link that's on my wrist.

[@arshiaabbasi4920]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I had no idea how to put the collars back on again... I really appreciate your help. 🙏🏻

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

I just received a large citizen when lo and behold, something dropped out during sizing the bracelet. A little tiny tiny tube/collar. Now that i was aware txs to the vid, it all went quite well. So THANKS! Amateur tip: if your table isn't white, just put an A4 page underneath everything, really helped.

[@Cheeseoverdose]

This is the absolute best and most comprehensive video I have seen on this.

[@skycrafts5140]

Very useful video. I only saw it after I'd discovered the bracelet I was adjusting had this system. It was a voyage of discovery when I noticed the tiny collar on the cloth I had the watch on, while doing the adjustment. I worked it out and eventually got it all sorted, but if I'd seen this video first it would have been much easier and straight forward. Another very useful and clear video. I've since sold the watch and included the link (no pun intended!) to this video for the person that bought it. Many thanks.

[@rvfixerguybrian]

Great video. pins and collers are tricky but with the right tools and a loupe to inspect your work it gets easier

[@islandwatch]

rvfixerguybrian Yes, very true!

[@DMR_SR.]

Thank you for a very informational video. I am about to size my Seiko watch bracelet for the first time and I would have never known about the pipes without your help.

[@GeeMood]

Thanks Marc! Just resized my first pin & collar bracelet on my Seiko SRP637K1.

[@mickfar1]

Great video! I was struggling to figure out how to get the link back in after taking some out in my new Seiko. This has helped massively 👌👊

[@vinhdattran8466]

Today I got my 1st time on a Monster and resized it. Really frustrated on the beginning cuz I thought it just like the skx bracelet. Surprised to see the "collar" thing. Took me a while to figure it out. And with the help of my wife. I hold two side of the bracelet while my wife hammer it in. Phew. Awesome video btw!

[@jarodeells]

This video helped me out. I ended up using a really small drill bit reversed in a pin chuck to push out the pins. The collar slid out onto the drill bit and I stuck it on a piece of tape to keep it from rolling away. Once I had a link removed, I used one of the extra pins and the drill bit to squeeze things back together. Pretty easy for never having sized a watch before. Thanks for the video!

[@islandwatch]

Perfect! Nice improvisation.

[@josephcastro9414]

Thanks! Note on the Samurai SRPB51 bracelet for your viewers: You gotta drop the collar in on the INNER side of the link on the arrow end. If you drop it in on the outside it won't fit.

[@islandwatch]

Like the PADI solar diver, thank you.

[@MrNudewoody]

That's why I couldn't get it to work, losing two "pipes" in the process! Thank you.

[@jpaltman706]

Thanks! I have to size a samurai on monday, this is the comment I needed!

[@SA-hk8xj]

Same with the SBDC series. One collar on the inner link (arrow side). Pin does not have any wide barrel side (smooth throughout) ;)

[@gazyates1428]

Pity I did not find this comment 1 week ago I was banging my head on wall till I sussed it out about 30 minutes later

[@segovialini]

This video helped me a lot!! Thank you. I myself just bought a Seiko SNR049 and was not aware that the links were held together with pins and collars. I thought I could adjust the bracelet myself but I soon learned that it was more challenging than expected. The difference with the SNR049's adjustment and the watches in this video is that the collars are placed on the internal part of the link, NOT on the exterior. I would be lost with out this video.

[@andrewgarner2224]

Same on the Samurai

[@jefferyneu3915]

Well done. Many jewelers don't know how to do these!

[@islandwatch]

Jeffery Neu Very true! And it's unfortunate for some customers.

[@Lem0nIlja]

Thanks so much. Thsnks to you I figured out that my watch came wothout one collar in a link. I was sizing down so I had a spare collar and I could use the spare. Legend.

[@christopherwilliams4552]

This is an extremely useful vid. I got my Sumo from you yesterday and could not have re-sized its bracelet without this. Yes, I did drop a collar - only to find it 2 hrs later - and the unanticipated did happen. However, I'm wearing my watch today because of your help.

[@islandwatch]

Great, thank you.

[@ChazSeez]

Thank you so much! Your description was right on! You saved my ass! My wife's RADO ceramic band needed adjusting and after watching your video I realized I lost the collar! Have more pins & collars coming in next few days and will replay this video many time so as not to screw up this fine watch! Many kudos on an excellent educational video - WELL DONE!

[@expatcentral]

Mark @longislandwatch, thanks for much for your work. I just got a new SBDY085 and I started trying to resize it thinking it was all push pins. When I saw the collars coming out here and there, I thought the pins were somehow breaking off! Then I remembered you have a ton of tutorials and you saved my night.

[@islandwatch]

Glad to help!

[@luanphan2706]

Thank you very much my friend. Very detailed teaching style. I was sizing my first watch, a Seiko btw so what a coincidence, and noticed those "collars" falling out. So good to know I was being careful and I can totally fix it myself.

[@sebsibustechi8237]

Dude I just bought my first steel bracelet watch and didn't know about this collar pin system. Your video safed my watch. I was able to find all my collars and will put my watch together soon! Thank you so much! :)

[@alexjerreat7550]

Brilliant video - allowed me to adjust my Seiko Presage bracelet during lockdown when the jewellers' shops are closed. The tip about the collar being left on the vice has probably saved me from losing my watch due to an unsecured link.

[@mhsvz6735]

Thank you. You are a great asset to the watch community.

[@timanderson4348]

Been wondering what I had done when resizing as I'm not accustom to the pin and collar. Found your video. Going to go try right now.

[@HyvaaPatrick]

Really informative. Just learnt how to size all watches myself as I just bought a few. Thanks for knowledge sharing!!

[@Channel_98.6]

I want to add, these watch & learn posts are great. Only problem is I have to actually watch them before attempting something I thought I understood.

[@MikeMeehanCC]

Thank you so much for producing and posting this video on sizing watch bands. I’m not sure ow much money this saved me but $20 to $30 is in the ballpark. Specifically I learned how to resize a Seiko with the friction push pins. I thought it had the pin and collar type but your detailed description of what the ends of the pins looked like made all the difference. Now I can go off to the formal ball this weekend with my good watch fitting properly. Keep up the good work.

[@islandwatch]

Great to hear, thanks for "watching" and "learning".

[@TONY_FEZ]

I was quoted $90 here in Australia.

[@dk2853]

Thank you! This is the last type of bracelet sizing I haven't learned yet. Just bought a Speedmaster Reduced which uses this system.

[@maxlapaz5198]

Marc, you are a Lifesaver! Was re-sizing my wife's Movado this morning, and it went in WAY TOO EASY! The pin that is. Well, she wrote to me a few minutes ago to tell me her ceramic fell apart, just like you said. Now I know what to do since it is a pins and collars arrangement. Getting an Islander soon... 😏

[@gergemall]

I’m really excited about learning more about watches and collecting them .

[@brianwest1501]

Good work! Got my Seiko Speedtimer SSC911 today. Glad I found your video.

[@rayfriedman6107]

Big help; have the same Monster and was able to remove one link with your help. Was tedious as hell, had terrible tools to work with, and I made lots of mistakes in the process, but finally got it right. Much better fit now!

[@davekloss4884]

This is a VERY helpful video. After watching it, the very next day I sized the stainless steel bracelet on my Orient Neptune/Triton. Sure enough, out popped the collars along with the pins. Thanks Mark!

[@CataVlad21]

Hi! Did you use the recommended tools in the video? I also own a triton for like 4 hours now and for the last hours or so im struggling to put the pin back in, but the collar just wont fit back as it does in the video, on the seiko bracellet :( Managed to take 2 pins out with a paper clip, but cant put one back in because i cant fit the collar in any hole without tools, it seems. So, did you manage to do it with regular stuff lying around the household, by any chance? 🙂

[@davekloss4884]

@@CataVlad21 I used the pin end of my springbar tool to work the pins and collars in/out. For a nice watch and bracelet like that, treat yourself to some nice watch tools. I think you'll see that they're worth the investment.

[@theofender5523]

Thanks for the quality instructional videos. This just saved my new watch! I definitely would have forgotten to check for a collar when I sized the watch. Also, I'm not sure it was in this video specifically but I never knew about micro adjustment until now. So thanks again and keep up the quality videos!

[@PicardManeuver]

Excellent tutorial, thank you! Got my new King Turtle bracelet re-sized in no time. Great tip on using a large paperclip to set the collar!

[@samehh.b.alexandria9350]

thank u mark for the presentation. i use a very simple tool with a "nail" end that happen to be exactly the same collar diameter. and to fit it back in i just hold it against a wooden table and push the pin back in from the opposit side (sometimes gove in a hit with a mini hummer). thank you again and look forward to watch your next video. very educating. regards.

[@islandwatch]

Alex B.H.S Perfect. Whatever works, right?

[@davidkremer4558]

I was NOT looking for weird things to happen, and only after I got my pins out and resized did I find out my invicta had pins AND collars 😂 quick tip, if you lose a collar in a carpet, I flashlight might be your best friend haha

[@bajones66]

Most helpful... The jeweler, my son bought his Movado Bold from, adjusted it and left collars out. You saved us some $$$ Thank you

[@alanmentzer8756]

Thanks again Marc! This has to be the tenth time I've referred to this video. Always a lifesaving reminder of correctly dealing with pins and collars.

[@viranjith]

Wow very satisfying video. I should have watched this before I totally screwed up my cocktail time bracelet

[@KaeXi]

Great instructional video.. thank you. If only the poor girl in the watchstore had seen your video before she attempted to resize my new Seiko turtle. She was successful but it took an hour and now doubt some internal swearing.

[@PeteMcConvill]

Thanks Marc - just resized my Monster in 5 minutes saving a bunch of time and mental energy after watching your video - a great service to the watch owner, thanks again.

[@qwerty135797]

Thank you so much for a detailed DIY guide on this. I just bought my first seiko monster recently and this video prepared me perfectly on how to resize my band.

[@islandwatch]

Great, thank you!

[@kylewinter2297]

This video saved my marriage. Thanks, Marc!

[@Avantii7]

I think it is also good to note that there are cases where qc on these bracelets are sometimes skipped as I bought my SRP309 and when i was trying to get the links off "properly where the arrows indicate where to push" mine had the pins and collars backwards on the other half of the bracelet. I found out when i peaked inside and saw the collars where on the other side.

[@skipdennert]

Thanks Mark - found both collars that I thought were lost on my push tools. This saved me some $$ to put toward an Islander!

[@alanakatarheelfxr6459]

Your videos are fantastic, Ihave never left a comment prior to this. The delivery is so easy to listen to, the photography is awesome and the information is presented succinctly for us idiots that want to learn--you are an excellent teacher. Thanks for helping those of us that want to do it ourselves without fear. Alan

[@islandwatch]

Thanks so much!!!

[@Reza.El-Fatih]

Thank you sir. i just bought a tool kit to size my newly bought seiko 5. you are such a big help. smart guy too! subbed!!

[@itsalgud1459]

Very useful and informative video. I wish I had watched it a few days earlier. Just last week, I received A new Seiko Prospex solar PADI dive watch, with a pin & collar bracelet. I have done other bracelets many years ago, but none were pin and collar. In fact, I didn’t know that Pin and collar existed! So I proceeded to do exactly what you described, I didn’t realize the collars were even there until after I had lost one. Doh! Fortunately, I didn’t like the bracelet even before I bought the watch, so I just ordered a bracelet I liked much better and put a NATO strap on the watch until the other one came. At least now I know what went wrong. Thanks again for an excellent video!👍

[@RayAzul7]

Thank you so much. I can wear my watch now.

[@christopherjohnson4276]

Once you think you'd never need this video, well here I am. Thank God and thanks Marc you're so damn helpful. Lol saved me 4 migraines approx ❤

[@hillbillyartscrafts4367]

amazing advice and step by step demo! i bought a Casio Oceans and nobody said anything on youtube about it being pin and collar! lucky i caught it. only difference is you have to put the collar in from the inside of the watch link not the outside because it wont fit in the hole form the outside. makes it a bit easier

[@islandwatch]

It makes it abundantly easier!

[@justinschultz8590]

Thanks for this! I used this video to successfully size my Casio Oceanus s100 I got today. It's not as hard as it seems like it might be, though that's probably because the collar sits in the middle of the link instead of on the outside so you just seat the collar and align the links and push the pin in.

[@jorge23483]

As usual an excellent video, very informative. A most have on any DIY watchfan's Playlist. Thank you very much Mark🙏

[@jonathandoughy3430]

Thank you so much! I’ve been resizing Seiko bracelets with push pins for years. Then I go to resize my new SPB143, and see this “2-piece pin”. Honestly, I feel like the simple push pins are much better. I just don’t understand why anyone would use pin and collar bracelets.

[@Ashoz85]

This was super helpful, had a citizen promaster where the bracelet collars sit in the middle of the link and this helped me understand how it all worked :)

[@stevec3607]

Thanks for this great video, I've had to stop wearing my more than half gold Seiko watch and band combo which was a way more expensive watch, for the past few months in Melbourne Australia now as all the shops are still in a high stage lock down, but with my tools I have I was able to setup a nice flat and white coloured work area and add a link to my rather expensive Seiko watch. Can't thank you enough, from Steve in Melb, Vic, Aust.

[@rave16912007]

With the Solar Padi, the collars are located in the inside part of the link. That's where they fell out. I was about to take my watch to the jewelry store because I was trying to insert them on the outer part and they would not fit. I could not have figured it out if it wasn't for this video. Thanks Marc. You helped out another subscriber.

[@slumking112]

Marc....your a bad man...just sized my turtle pepsi padi thought it was cotter pin looked on my push pin tool the collar was sitting on it now reassembled.....nice...