Watch Clasp Replacement Tutorial

This video as a tutorial on how to identify, choose and then fit a new watch clasp. These are the 3 fold type that are fitted on many watches. There are some things you need to know in order to select the right one and fit them. I was replacing one of my own so decided to film it. Hopefully this may help others out there wanting to do this.
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[@aulupinar]

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[@MyRetroWatches]

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[@BetaCummins]

I'll check out your Amazon and Ebay affiliates, for sure. Thank you again.

[@BetaCummins]

Hello, sir! I've gone through, at least, some 5 videos over the last 3 or 4 months, aborting my "mission" over my frustration. I detached the foldover clasp to ajust the bracelet and could not figure out how to put it back together. This morning, after looking at my watch sit on the mantle for months, I gave it another try. In short, your instruction was the one that saved me, by simply mentioning WHERE the pin should go on the clasp. Thank you so very much!

[@MyRetroWatches]

Glad I’ve helped you out!

[@dennisc.1189]

Thanks for making this video now I know how to measure the clasp correctly. This was helpful.

[@johnnellfelarca3777]

This was very informative. It helped me a ton. Thank you very much!

[@watchmedraw4340]

And if by magic you do this video. This is what I needed to watch. Thank you

[@carbondragon]

Very nice demo. I had forgotten just how terrible those old Seiko clasps were. I had a heck of a time replacing a clasp on a Deep Blue from a Strapco clasp primarily because of the special pin the clasp used with a hole larger than a normal springpin. I needed a single shoulder pin I had to get in the UK.

[@semco72057]

I like the way you changed out the locking device on your watch and I have some which is too loose when put on and having a hard time adjusting the bands. There is one band on a designer watch where a jeweler took out a link by accident and I now have to figure out how to put the watch back together. The jeweler was an elderly man so I didn't complain about what he did as he should have been retired.

[@captinsano443]

Perfect timing! I need to do the same thing on one of mine. Thanks!

[@islandterror5198]

Thanks for the link & info !

[@oliversmith2966]

Love the video! Would you be able to do a video on restoring watch glasses, or how to get a replacement?

[@martinstabb7059]

A timely discovery for me as a recently acquired Accurist needs a new clasp. Thanks Mike, Martin

[@AR-hw9zi]

What accurist watch?

[@StefaanVdV1961]

Good informative video Sir, thanks for sharing 👍

[@howardgreen9718]

Excellent video thank you 👍

[@Barney29508]

I've got to replace a sprung pin on my Seiko bracelet clasp. I've measured the size and as far as the length is concerned it's coming out at 18mm. Initially, I thought I might be able to cannibalise an old Lorus bracelet and use the pin from that, but firstly the pin for the Lorus is more complex in that it comes in four very small fiddly components, (a spring, a tube in which the spring inserts and two ends pieces), don't know if you've ever seen one of those but it's not easy! When I'd got it apart from the Lorus, I tried it for size on the Seiko. It didn't fit. The diameter of the tube that houses the spring and the end locators was a bigger diameter that the link it needed to go through, so I've had to abandon that after a great deal of cursing! I've now ordered a few sprung pins from a seller on eBay. I'm just hoping that they are the correct diameter as none of the sellers of these pins specify the actual diametric size. I assumed that they would be standard across all makes of bracelet/watches, but obviously I assumed wrong! I'd appreciate your expert comments.

[@ianmargetts4940]

Yo mikey, I could do with some clasps sorting on a few watches, glad I spotted your new vid!

[@watchservicebd]

Thanks

[@awantamta]

Excellent video. Thanks

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you

[@adrianbirkett594]

Happy St Patrick's day Michael, wish they were happier circumstances!. Stay safe to you and all your family. Just to say again, your video's are first class and some of the best around!. Take care. Adrian ☘️☘️

[@MyRetroWatches]

As always thank you for your support Adrian. I am full of cold right now so not the greatest..

[@adrianbirkett594]

Hi Michael, isolate your self if you can, be safe mate to you and your family. Adrian

[@andersmmvfc.8376]

Nice one!

[@seanlannin]

Excellent

[@stevenjgrundy6765]

I am really struggling to get that pin out even using a full sized hammer. The pin is rounded on each end and that seems to be making it more difficult. Tried both directions.

[@Bobbycat115]

Thanks MIKE Like you I love my Seiko watches

[@MyRetroWatches]

They are addictive !

[@-Dash-]

1976... Its the same age as me but looks in better condition!

[@dg-ew3ss]

Cool video. How do you remove the clasp connection if your ends are flattened? I'd tried to remove from the clasp and realized its only push pin on one side and the other is not which is next to impossible to come off - perhaps there's a special tool to remove that connection?

[@1973retrorabbit]

"I've battered the middle of my hole..." 🤣

[@russellharris5072]

I finally cracked up and bought a new old style seiko five (with the flieger style dial).Bracelet sizing was really tough as those pins were a very firm interference fit.It only took me three years of humming and ha-ing to go ahead and buy it...............................

[@slyoldfox]

Very good video, thanks as always. I didn't know you could buy extenders (as you indicated on the cousins website), so that's great news because I have one watch that is too tight on my wrist.

[@MyRetroWatches]

bracelet extenders are all over ebay too. here is an example rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FWatch-Strap-Bracelet-Extender-SILVER-extend-straps-bands-clasp-Extension-Link%2F200913168518%3Fhash%3Ditem2ec75ba886%3Am%3Am_J-Em4s4wvoxCZLgDrTG1g&campid=5338562247&toolid=20008

[@nicarob4257]

Informative. Thank you ! Btw, is that an older Seiko 6106-5467 on your wrist ? Nice watch ! I have a couple of them that need repair, but the quotes are quite high .

[@newlifeforvintagewatches2732]

I used CNC to create the Seiko mark on it. Came out beautiful BUT looking like fake seiko

[@dr.doctormun4620]

Oof got a little messy for me. Seiko decided to put a pin that is fatter on the middle and thinner on the ends. It did not come out nicely and I bent the clasp. I was able to get it to go back in, but I ruined that pin. I was still able to swap out the cheap clasp on my new jubilee with my original Seiko clasp.

[@stuartbaines2843]

Great simple video 👍 I have an original Omega Seamaster Stainless steel linked watch strap Its a bit battered i wondered if its possible to repair/restore it? As a new genuine strap would be £350! Thanks

[@MrSloika]

If you're worried about the pin working its way out, use a drop of Loctite 640 sleeve retainer.

[@franglish9265]

If we don't like the fit of a bracelet, because it doesn't have enough micro-adjusts. Would it be better to change out the entire bracelet and clasp? Or to change it for a clasp that fits the links, with the proper number of micro-adjusts?

[@Inkreptile]

I can probably repair the old clasp ... nice and very interesting video as I was wondering where to get replacement clasps and how to choose them

[@MyRetroWatches]

I think the folding part was just the wrong one stolen off something else. The clasp part could be restored I’m sure but I’ve a bag full of spares.

[@Inkreptile]

@@MyRetroWatches yes I think it going to something like that ... if so you just need to find a folding part that's the right size and swap the clasp onto that you'll only need to repin the bracelet onto the new folding part .

[@MyRetroWatches]

AV Cuber for the price of the new ones it worth swapping . I said £1.50 but it was .60p!

[@tjmorris3429]

where can i buy a replacement pin for a watch clasp? i cant seem to find out what there called or where to get them from

[@felixangellopezalonso3993]

I has a little problem for register on Cousins from Spain, I understand that is only for professionals outside UK.

[@ajaychoudhary9817]

very good and useful video this is my favorite type of bracelets and 9 out of my 13 watches have this

[@sk8eerrbooiih865]

how do you change the original clasp to the new one

[@mosaidulhuq]

Hi, do you know what was the OD of the tapered pin that was supplied with the clasp? I’m thinking of getting one, along with a clasp end adapter from the CousinsUK website but the listings don’t mention the pin OD

[@MyRetroWatches]

Sorry I don’t. This was years ago. When you buy the 3 fold clasp it comes with a taper pin to fit it.

[@Pingaheimer]

Brother, where can i find that replacement part? I've looked all over ebay and amazon.... can i get a link that same exact clasp you used in the video?

[@MyRetroWatches]

I buy all my clasps from Cousinsuk.com

[@JamieBulloch1]

hi, great video, do you or can you advise on how to drill out a broken pin in a speedmaster buckle, driving me nuts, tried hammer and drilling, nothing working, its a standard steel pin remnant, just refuses to clear the hole, help please??? its a 1mm pin in a 1998/840 buckle, the pin holds the spring plate down at on end, the reason for the repair was the wire spring wore out and was attempting to replace it with a new one.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Sorry I can’t advise. Bracelet pins are often tapered so would only go out one way. I have zero experience with omega bracelets

[@TinTin-ov6cg]

Good stuff brother! If I may ask, what is the pin called in the middle of the clasp? The pin that connects the two blades if you you know what I mean, where they fold when you close it? Have a great day!

[@MyRetroWatches]

I have no idea. that pin is not supposed to come out.

[@TinTin-ov6cg]

@@MyRetroWatches Ouch..surely, there has to be spares you can buy somewhere? Cannot be the first time this has happened to someone? Fortunately, I managed to rip one out from a spare bracelet I had lying around and fix my Chronomat..my nerves are shot. Have a great day!

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

I need a metal detector ...lol...I just launced two of these pins into my book case, and behind my computer... I guess I need some training.

[@DirtyPlumbus]

You wouldn't happen to know where I can get a stem for an old Timex Expedition, would you?

[@MyRetroWatches]

Dixie Wrecked sorry no, eBay or Cousins would be my goto

[@DirtyPlumbus]

@@MyRetroWatches thanks anyway.

[@stripeyco]

Wife in tother room says Seiko when Mike says what watch does he have. Then proceeds to announce that Robin Cousins must own Cousins. I feel old.

[@darqrider]

How do you remove the folding bits from the shield thingy ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqWXlKmvrN19npY

[@thegorn]

Probably less hassle to throw the watch out and buy a new one

[@russellharris5072]

A bit surprised that you didn't go for a milled clasp................

[@MyRetroWatches]

Milled? I only wanted the 3 fold part as the clasp itself I changed to the genuine Seiko one

[@russellharris5072]

Oops,forgot that.Only original look eh?