How to remove a watch link using at home tools.
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- Hello fellow homo sapiens! I needed to resize the watches I featured in my last haul and I asked my dad if we could take it to a watch shop. Instead, he said he knew how to fix it with just at home products and I thought, "why not?" And it worked. He showed me how the process works and I wanted to share with you all :D
If you have any questions or concerns just leave them in the comments please :)
I hope this helped and I really hope it wasn't all that complicated because I really tried to explain it as simple as I possibly can!
I'm a 50 yo male that has been pretty handy with tools most of my life. I was about to break down and buy a specialty tool to adjust this one bracelet that was beating me. I watched your video and used your method and got it. I got schooled by a teenage girl today. Hats off young lady, thanks for putting this out.
Times have changed :) Girls and women are allowed to learn all these useful things that would've been frowned upon 50 yrs ago and not even just then.
@@glamrockbonnie7927 Allowed????
@@kat7777 Yh because it used to be illegal- yanno like burnt at the stake illegal.
@@glamrockbonnie7927 Ah right... I thought you was referring to men 'allowing' it in most recent decades. However, the BS foundation is all the same isn't it?? I'm not a feminist or anything like that but stand my ground as a woman, single parent though no fault of my own and don't need a man to rely on......
You're right that thankfully, time has moved on somewhat but now seems to go on a weird rewind in this messed up world!! 👍 😂
@@kat7777 I get that. And in a perfect world, everyone should be a feminist right? I mean it would only make sense, especially as a woman, to be a feminist. I feel like the word feminist has a lot of bad stigma around it due to extreme feminists. I'm just putting this out there because I feel like you felt the need to clarify you aren't a feminist to avoid being labelled an extreme one who goes around wishing all men dead 😂 but there is no shame in wanting to be treated with respect and given the opportunity to live freely, absolutely none. :)
tip! I used an earring to push the pin out and used a deodorant as a hammer😂🤪
btw make sure it’s an earring u don’t mind ruining.
Thanks for sharing, will try this for sure!!!!
Oh my God I've found my kindred. 😄 It's amazing how far you can make it thru life doing things like that.....😄
Tnx !!!
Thank you so much
Mariah B. Who fucking asked
Great technique. Your method worked best for me, especially since I had purchased the same "jewelers tool kit" at the 99¢ store. I also appreciate how you denoted the construction of the pin (round on one side, flat on the other), and the pitfalls to avoid to prevent damage to the watch. I also appreciate your candidness and honesty in admitting you had damaged a watch on a previous occasion and, as you know, making mistakes is a part of the learning process. It was very easy to understand, Justine, and now I can wear my watch. Thank you and I wish you continued success on RUclips. (Wow, I really should change my profile pic.)
You can also just use a paper clip and a pair of pliers. Unfold the paper clip and hold it with the pliers and use it to push the pin through. Probably less risk of damaging things that way.
Thank you sooo much. i know this is late, but i tried EVERYTHING and this worked!
I second this method, a paper clip and pliers are the only household items Ive found that work. Just push with moderate pressure and the pin will come out.
This is the only think that worked holy THANK YOU!
I just got a new Armitron watch today and did not want to spend anymore money. This worked very well. Thank you for the help.
I was going crazy as my mom just got a watch here in London and we couldn't get it resized...I decided to youtube it and found this is the best video!! easy DIY!!! I used a push pin, and my brow tweezers as I didnt have the tools you showed. worked just as well...~~Thanks !! :)
Today my father(who works in Le Locle, Switzerland)bought me a tissot couturier but it was larger than my wrist,he didnt had to much time to chat with me because he needed to get home,he was just in visit to my university which is 230 km away from our home.So I had no idea how to reduce the size of the watch but thanks to your tutorial now my watch fits perfectly on my wrist...thank you for taking the time to do this video and guide us in learning something new.
+mariusss95 So cool! Your dad sounds like an awesome guy. I'm so glad this video helped. Thank you for your feedback :)
It would have been useful to point out that some watches have arrows on the inside of the links, which indicate which pins can be removed and in which direction. Took me another video to spot that.
I was wondering what those arrows meant.
@@vanessajohnson6369 😂 oh come on. It should be common sense
@@703amthegreatest well, it's SO not.
besides that, mine doesn't. so... 🤔
why? it's not useful, at all. it's an "interesting, maybe" but certainly not useful. if, as you said, only SOME have this feature, it's annoyingly irrelevant.
good side note perhaps, though.
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First channel explaining changes of bracelet with tooles in every home.
Now my diverwatch sits perfect. Good work!!
Just a few things I wanted to note here. There are different types of pins used in watch bracelets. Some bracelets use "Split Pins" (what is shown in your video) other watches use actual screws that must be removed like any other screw would. The only way to know this is just experience and a keen eye. Watches with actual screw link bracelets tend to be more expensive watches and the screw head will be larger than a split pin setup. One other thing to note, you can save yourself lots of time if you remove links further up the bracelet (closer to the movement) assuming that you have a constant thickness bracelet, if you remove links further towards the case, you won't have to deal with having to re-install the ends links as you won't be removing the end link from the bracelet closure.
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Watched several before this, but this one was a lot clearer on what to do and enabled me to get the excess links removed from my new watch, easily. Thanks for the video. Good job!
Oh my gosh girl you have saved the day! I bought a beautiful opal face watch a month ago and have not been able to wear it because it fell off of my wrist. I tried everything in the world to get the pins out and could not do it. Finally I decided to look on RUclips. I saw several videos of men showing how to do it but I skipped over them and went straight to yours. Lol I'm so thankful I did! Your instructions were super easy and I did it perfectly! I now have a beautiful watch that I wear all the time thanks to you.
Because of your excellent little tutorial I was able to swap the links and bracelets over on two Tissot watches I have.
It took me absolutely ages but I got it done flawlessly thanks to you, Justine.
I "watched" several videos before I saw yours. The problem with the other ones is they were experts in watch repair, and had fancy tools most people don't have. I thought yours was the best, using simple items from around the house. Thank you!
Dont you hate it when you just put a link on ure watch and its to loose and take it then out and its to tight ? .....
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Just happened to me, and yes...I hate it
Most watches have micro adjustments on the clamp, that should solve it
I just purchased a $900 watch and naturally I was a bit apprehensive of doing this at home, but in the end it worked like a charm. Thanks so much!
Geat vid. As for a small tip a salesman once told me.. Sometimes you wanna apply a light touch of glue on the end where the screw was inserted, cause it's a common occurence, even when done by a professional that they sometimes slip out. then someone could be walking on the street as their watch slipped off the wrist gradually. this would prevent it easily and seem as if it was natural..
Great idea. Make sure you adjust watch band to proper length before doing it, no? ;)
Okay Pulp fiction.
what kind of glue?
GLUE? Are you crazy? Try to make this witch Rolex/Omega - and watch the face of watchmaker who will repair it. You NEVER use glue/adhesive tape to a watch. This is like making car bumpers out of piece of cardboard.
Never, ever take TECHNICAL advice from a salesperson... because they have practically zero technical knowledge. Watches like this that have a split-pin (not a "screw" as the author of this vid called them) will open when the pin hasn't been punched down far enough -in point of fact you want to tap them down so that they are depressed (not just flush).
There is also no value to using an adhesive on a split pin. When you have a watch that actually does have screws holding the links together, you may benefit from putting a dab of lock-tite on the grooves.
WOW! Thank you!! I have just been through 4 other videos for adjusting watch band. Two were specific for my Seiko. I wish I had seen yours first! I would have been wearing my watch for a week. I finally gave up and took what I'd learned and then had to use my logical sense and I was able to remove the links. But I wasn't 100% sure until seeing your video. WOW, again! You were so clear about the ends of the pins and how to reconnect. From start to finish yours was tops!! I only used a push pin, which I could easily grip and a coarse needle with a little round ball tip on one end. The push pin worked great!! Thanks again!!!
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With all due respect. You are beautiful, friendly and intelligent. I needed to know how to adjust the bracelet and a watch with your video I learned. Thank you for your dedication to teaching.
An Asian girl bought me a beautiful watch and in this video another Asian girl has shown me how to adjust it. Thank you so much from a British guy.
I've had a watch for nearly two yrs that I had not worn because I never got around to having the links taken out. Thanks a million. My watch fits great now!
Yay! You're welcome :)
Like your dad I got everything out for my daughter and she did in a minute, thank you.
Cool video, very helpful. Last time I needed a watched resized, I went to my local shopping mall and left it at one of these watch sales and repair kiosks. Upon pick up, I got charged $25.00. WTF? I know, it was my bad for not asking upfront. I was expecting to pay about $10.00 to $15.00 but certainly not $25.00. Today, I got a new watch and with your instructions, I got it resized in 5 mins. Kudos to you kiddo. !!
The number of links you want removed can also be determined by pinching the bracelet on the side while wearing the clock - any number of links in your pinch when you feel like the bracelet is comfortable in size is the number you want removed :)
This is so smart thank you!
Excellent video, at first I could not determine which way to push the pins, but this young gal really made it easy!
Thanks!
Thanks to you I was able to shorten my new watch in no time and you saved me a trip to the shop. Thank you so much!
I went to the mall and paid 10 dollars to get a link off my other watch thanks to this video i could do it myself and put an extra 10 dollars in my pocket THANK YOU!! Let The Watch Collection Begin
Thank you, the pins on my watch needed a lot more of a tap but its done now :)
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Just done this following your instructions. Worked wonderfully, thank you!
Of coarse you did 😂😂😂
Yes, ditto... both attractive and talented too! In regard to protecting watch link or band, and also back when/if replacing batteries, the use of transparent or similar tape will help guard and protect the watch link metal surface/finish to help avoid scratches. Simply cover exposed metal before working on the piece and then remove tape afterwards.
The best piece of advice you gave is your advice never to attempt this with an expensive watch. Usually the store that sold it will offer free sizing (don't be a moron, present your receipt). If they do not, and the watch cost more than 30 bucks you should absolutely not attempt this yourself.
There are about 8 different types of watch pins or other ways to hold watch links together, if you don't know the difference and how to handle the different types, you could be setting yourself up for a broken watch.
Good job! Even if one intends to use more specialized tools to do the job, this instructional video is great, because it DEMYSTIFIES the procedure and makes it far less intimidating. Good for you young lady!
Thankyou so much for this video, it's helped me ALOT! Just did my own watch and it fits perfectly :D
Justine, I watched a video of the same procedure done by a man who just didn't make it as clear as you did. I especially your description of the difference between the sides based on the shape of the peg end & also using the rubber-handled screwdriver. Seems like it would be just as effective as a mallet but easier to control. Well done!
Thank you soooooooo much! I am definitely going to do this to all my oversized watches!
Thanks. That was the best "link removal instruction video", I have seen. You answered all my questions.
+Weunelect You're welcome. Thanks for your feedback :)
Thank you fellow homo sapien.
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I just had an LV watch from a friend, she had me check how many links is to be removed, and i said 7, when she handed it back it was still loose, and i was too shy to ask her to go back to the store to remove more links.. then i found this vid, thank you so much!
When I adjusted my Michael kors watch to my size, the steel clasp makes the strap lie flat on my wrist. Is this normal?
+Vivi33 I'm not sure, I've never had that problem. Aren't steel clasps normally curved? Perhaps try putting one link back and see how that goes. If it stays flat, maybe that's just how it supposed to look. Maybe. Hope this helps. So sorry if it doesn't.
+Vivi33 Logically, that's supposed to happen, since the watch is smaller, and not its original size. But I'm not seeing anyone else with problems like this, which is why I'm not going to take any wrists with my watch (pun) and just take it to the store.
Kian Assary The steal buckle inside is curved a little, but it's mostly flat. I'm over it, as long as it works.
Vivi33
Great job showing how to do with home tools I had! I watched a couple with guys trying to explain and they just didn't do well. This is the first time I've commented on a video but I just wanted to say great job and thank you very much!
You're very welcome :) so glad I helped!
Thank you for posting this. I bought a rose gold watch from Target and I didn't want to wait to have a jeweler remove the links so I tried your method. It worked beautifully.
Oh no! It's good to know you're still alive though :)
Great video. My little Asian wife felt very confident to do this after watching you. She succeeded also. Even without the long nosed pliers ... and yes, her watch was a cheapy one she bought online. ;-)
Its easier with a push pin 📌and🔨
This comment helped me more than anything
Completely agree... I mean I tried with the mini screwdriver and after trial and error a few times... lol picked up a push pin and worked PERFECTLY
Thanks!
thank you so much for this vid i would have never known how to resize my watch and it was kind of loose and now fits perfectly :)
This video is nicely done.
Thanks.
+JustineJustified "before we moved in this house"...... how the faaaaaaaaaaaaaak do i know when you did move in lol
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@@JustineJustified I have a WWE watch band can I change the links to a Strap can you do the WWE watch band
A very clear and simple guide to adjusting watch bracelets. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much. This really helped me.
I actually just finished removing links from my citizen navihawh AT before I watched the video. I pretty much did it the same way. My band has tighter links and is heavier so it was a bit more delicate of a process. I used a paper clip and a hammer. I placed the link to be removed over a screw hole in a piece of wood. I just watched your video because I wanted to compare methods, and you're extremely cute. ;)
thanks just made my watch smaller...yay!!...did it myself....
So good of you to show that. You have a lovely voice for the vid. :)
The watch looks great on you! I liked the playfulness when it was loose, and even wearing two! Well done.
YAY! :D So glad I helped!
Thank you soooo much!!! I bought a new watch and couldn't wait to take it to my watch repair shop, so I tried your method using a tack instead of small screwdriver and tweezers, and it worked!!! Thanks again!
i used an iphone sim card remover and a small hammer on top of a cardboard box
and i just smashed it.
bro ur reply saved me from spending 7 dollars. U the plug!
Your idea is awsome , I will try it now , save save 😀😀😀😀
It worked! Thank you sooooo much!!! I got this great deal on a new Women's PS4910WT Peugeot Swiss Genuine Ceramic (White) with Interchangeable Swarovski Crystal Bezel Set of 3 (Blue / Clear / Magenta). MSRP $395.00 for $99.99 at Costco! When is found it was way to loose. I was seriously considering returning it. I am so afraid to take my watches to get repairs anymore. Forget that I would have to spend another $30 to resize it, take the time to drop it off, pick it up... and by experience, a run a very high risk that I will get the watch back more "in need of repair" then when I presented it. (Suddenly I was thinking I may not have gotten such a good deal after all.) It's happened to me so many times: I've had my 'repaired' watches handed back to me with condensation inside, scratches, broken or jammed crowns or chronograph buttons, you name it. Of course, it is NEVER the repair shop's fault, the watch was 'received' that way! LOL. I am so grateful I found your video! I wish you endless blessings and prosperity to the end of TIME!
Hahah she said expensive watch like Micheal Kors .
haha i was gonna comment the same, you beat me to it
Jam Flex Yeah, I cringe every time I see a Michael Korea watch, cheap Chinese made crap sold at the price of a Seiko SKX or a Tissot.
what are you talking about their all under $500 there good quallity chinese watches with a Designer brand good for flashy looks and you can get them for $100 i got one and im very pleased it has all the functions i need and everything
That’s expensive to some people! Lol besides a MK watch and a Rolex both tell the same time.
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No one wears watches to tell the time. It's a fashion statement.
Wish I had found your instructions first. Your instructions matched my watch band and were very easy to follow. One note: most bands have arrows on the links that can be removed and to show the direction to remove the pin.
Justine - your tutorial is very clear - you are very beautiful too 😍
No, it's not clear. There is a lot of things wrong with this video.
Darlene Sun you must ride the short bus if you don't understand this video.
I never said I didn't understand the video honey. I said her instructions are unclear. I work in fine jewlery. I think I know a thing or two on how to size a watch.
Jealous?? not to be professional, she did it very well
Darlene Sun jeez. First, I work in work in the rolex store in England, but you wouldn't know, because you work in FINE jewelry. Just because someone is a little amateur and you are fake, you don't have to cut them down. Also, she is a LOT prettier than some of the ladies I see at rolex.
Justine, you did a great job. I went out to Wal-Mart and got an eyeglass kit, but the little screwdriver didn't look small enough. I got a Drimmel drill bit used to engrave things. It worked great. I used the rubber screwdriver handle and kept my watch upright by propping it with one of those big brads for a bunch of paper. It was easy. You are a great instructor.
haha, "if you have an expensive watch, a chanel or MK". Literally some of the cheapest brands.
Tried this and was easy to do I didn't have all of those tools and I just got the them out with the pointy part of the back of an erring and it worked. Thanks so much your a life saver.
what was she saying? i got side tracked ;]
Very good, you have taken something simple and kept it simple unlike the over compacted male explanations, Thank you.
she's cute
Nothing against the girl or how she did it but notice how the vid skipped ahead. Well that's cause it took her much longer to do it. It's not worth the blisters and frustration. Just go to Kay jewellers or some where and pay 10 bucks cause places that do that have the CORRECT tools that will take only seconds
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yeah but if you buy an accessory watch for £10 you don't want to spend another £10 on resizing it.... the watch might not be worth it!
It took me 2 min -_-
Mr. Negi Generation 3000 fuck you and your bullshit im not getting no damn pliers
Nurdan Hevî i paid like 2 dollars from wish fuck all this plier nonsense
Thanks so much for uploading this video. It was of great help coz I had bought a new watch months ago n cud not wear it bcoz of its long chain. I removed I couple of links from the chain of my brand new watch taking help from ur video n doing exactly the way u did (like keep a towel below for better grip n lesser noise) and now I am wearing my new perfectly fitting watch n writing this review. Thanks a ton. :)
Who cares what nationality she is. Geez people.
Excellent.
I did it within 5 minutes and my wife is enjoying her new band.
Thank you 🙂
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Your video was the most helpful adjusting my steel my apple watch band. I almost took it to the shop & I saved money & a drive. Big Thanks!! for your instructional video. :)
just finished sizing my Timex Expedition... your video was well done and i'm impressed!! (I used an old ice pic) but did exactly what you said.. who'da thunk a 40+ yr old guy could learn something from a lil' cutie like you!!! good on ya!!!! and thanks!
Thank you ! you saved my life. My watch was so big and now it fits perfectly !
Thank you! Everyone else was talking about having some crazy tool and making this complicated. This was so simples and it really worked.
Thank you! This tutorial really works. May I know what brand of watch you are using in this video, it really looks so classy.
Thank you. I have taken 6 watches to the jewelers in the last year and they charge $15 a watch to take the links out. I can now do this myself. I just tried it on a new watch and it works perfectly. I never thought about how simple this would be. Great video.
Thank you! This helped me fix 4 watches that were given to me but i never had the time to get it altered.👍💕
I bought MK yesterday. I don’t know how to do this. Wanna ask if they took 3 links is it really only 2 pins left? Because I just notice it when I got home. Is it right? So I can save time instead of bring it back to the store. I was thinking tomorrow. Thanks! I need reply now. Thanks!
Thankyou so so much! You taught me life saving thing! I was so upset bcz of the length of a beautiful watch I bought and thought I would never be able to wear it gracefully. Till I saw your video.
So, my watch was thin and delicate and those holes were tiny. So I used my earrring string and my hair brush as the hammer (lol😂) worked amazing! ❤
Thank you as you helped me fix a watch I bought online. As others said you are not only beautiful but ingenuitive. :) Thanks again!
I was so glad when you started talking. I said to myself, "oh no, not another mime video..."
+K Bean Lol!
I wish you could continue your RUclips journey. 9 years ago 3M views is just wowowow. Keep rocking
Hello Justine, do you know if you pushed the pin on the opposite side of the arrow and the pin is stuck, do you have any clue what to do?
Thank you for the video. I recently found an old watch with the metal band and need to resize it. You were quite helpful!!
I Just bought a New Invicta, and Have to say, Thank you!!!
Very Helpful!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Dude, awesome video! I bought a watch online and the local watch guy charges $15 to resize the watch so you just saved me $15! woohoo! Thanks! :D
You're welcome! :D
You did help! I used ur video to size my watch last nite. Thank you very much for using things in ur video that any of us have around. The other videos all had either one or more special tools I had to get. U gave lots of real stuff ideas and made it so I can wear my cool new watch today! I don't wear make up :P but I'm sure u do a great job explaining in all your videos. I don't usually subscribe but I found your video to b worth my time and helpful so I look forward to what u have for us! :)
I didn't have the exact tools to do this but a small nail and hammer works just fine. Thank you for the video you saved me like $50.
Great video! Better than other "how to resize" videos out there!
You are a goddess beautiful Filipina woman who knows how to explain and use tools. You can't beat that! Love the video!
I just fixed two of my new watches! Thanks for your help, the towel and screwdriver as a hammer helped so much!
I followed your tutorial to adjust my wrist watch. You made it very clear thanks hun :)
hey! i have a watch just like that and i have no idea how to wear it.. how did you wear your watch?
Just resized my watch with tools I had at home thanks to you!
Thanks, your advice helped me, i managed to do it in less than 20 minutes with my old tools.
i hv daniel klein watch... should i do it at home or take it to the store??
And also there is no such sign indicating which side i should hit to take out the screws!?! HELP ME WITH THAT!!!!!!!!
Great job! I've watched about 4 vids and none explained as well as you. Thank you hun!
I'm having troubles putting on my watch and I don't know if it's broken or maybe I'm just too clumsy 😢
I had the 1.0 mm screwdriver, but I wasn't sure that it would fit. Now I know that it does. Saved me $3! Although I'll probably buy one on Ebay anyways, just to make sure the mediocre ones do not have scratches. Great video!