How to Remove U-Shaped Watch Pin

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Plier: www.watchmaterial.com/link-rem...
Instructions for removing U shaped watch pins. Although these are the least common type of pins, these pins need to be removed with caution. Use a plastic tipped hammer and pliers to remove the pins without damaging the metal band.

[@M.Y.A.]

I know this video was 6 years ago but I’m so grateful for this video today ! ❤

[@Felipe_1930]

Thank you, I had seen other videos, but they were not as clear as yours regarding the move needed to remove the pin. You saved my day, as I had to shorten a watch to be used tomorrow morning. Thanks again for creating and sharing this video.

[@garyjones4310]

Thanks for the "secret" of the "U" pins. Have done regular pins many times but could not figure out the u pins until I watched you. Thanks! Very Helpful

[@ina2274]

Many thanks for the helpful video. We used an old thick knitting needle to push the pin out after we lifted the lock. So we didn't have to pull it out and risk damaging it. Thanks again!!! 😃

[@sage410.....]

Thanks after 6 videos Yours was the only that showed me how to adjust my watch I almost broke my pin removal tool trying to push the u pin out like an idiot

[@vraja3203]

Thank you so much, you made life so much easier by posting this. not many instructions out there. thanks again

[@220SeaChaser]

My watch is now adjusted!! Thank you so much and God bless you!!

[@robertkillian4307]

Thank you very much. That was amazing and quick.

[@davidankers7617]

Thank you so much. I looked at several videos before I found yours and the answer to why I didn’t appear to have any visible pins in my watch strap.

[@chrisong697]

Excellent tutorial! Saved myself money and a trip to the jewellers

[@BirdSTL]

Great video. Thank you!

[@gandhigermain8474]

That video really was helpful thanks

[@shuri.ken6]

could you show the actual band and the i shape etc

[@wiiliammclain6088]

Very good... but DON'T try to press only on the nipple. Press on the tab at its bottom & push it outward. This technique uses just one leg of the pliers to exert good pressure w/o risking more delicate or dangerous tools like knives or jeweler's screwdrivers. A rubber mouse pad makes a good surface to apply pressure w/o scratching. (Other videos refer to these pins as L-shaped.)

[@iAmToxic-_-]

I bought a fake Rolex and it looks kidney shaped are they the same?

[@DarkGeohot]

Thank you I was wearing a loose watch for too damn long!!

[@rithwiksai832]

Thank you. Every other video was about the long screw one.

[@KalNut]

Thank you so much

[@tawongabota761]

Thank you

[@martywild8200]

Where do we buy those pliers, they are so hard to find...?

[@watchmaterial7975]

Hi Marty - you can find them here: www.watchmaterial.com/link-removing-plier/

[@watchmaterial7975]

Hi Marty, you can find them here: www.watchmaterial.com/link-removing-plier/

[@scalarnai]

Thanks for the demo. 👍

[@Lew-Dawg]

Thanks so mucj

[@Lew-Dawg]

Much*

[@aleksandarmarkovic4992]

Very painful just watchin.

[@DC-mu7nn]

I used a pen to push that clip out of its socket, then I used a normal pliers to get the clip all out, to put them back in I used a bit of tape to avoid scratching and used the plier as a hammer to push it back in

[@imrinnahfaith5199]

What if my watch band doesn't have any arrows? Please help me.

[@iAmToxic-_-]

Push both ways then and see what ways work

[@geraldstewart2556]

I just used the normal link removal tool

[@5naxalotl]

oh! my! god!