How to Size a Folded Link Bracelet - Watch and Learn #16
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- 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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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.
Same here, the strap i have is quite cheaply made so i will probably get either a better metal one or a leather strap..
It really just costed me 5 dollars taking it to a jeweler
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Very helpful video. i managed to fix my wife's watch.
And this video is simple and very clear. No annoying background music.
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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.
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!
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! 😀
Mark, this video really changed our lives for the better. Without you I don't know what we would have done. Great job Mark.
Thank you for this video. Only thanks to you, I was able to adjust my old watch for my little brother who wanted it as his first "grown up" watch. :)
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. 😎
Dude this helped so much I was so confused... I'm new to watch collecting and your chanel is awesome for someone like me.
Happy to hear it, thanks for checking it out!
I literally just watched this video and successfully resized my watch in less than 10 minutes...👏👍
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!
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.
Honestly when I did it it was one of the most easiest to take out and put together for me also great video.
Me to. Ijust did an accurist and the bits poped apart and went back together easily.
thanks man i shortened the link on my grandpas watch so now i always have a reminder of him with me from now on.👍
I can not tell you how much I appreciate this. I had pretty much resigned to taking it to my local friendly watch guy, but then thought about it all day at work, and I came home and knocked it out in 15 minutes, with a minimum of swearing. I wouldn't have had a clue.
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.
Really clear instructions, i just attempted my first ever go and found it really simple tbh.
Your video is very easy to follow. I just removed 4 links of my brand new casio analog/digital unisex wrist watch because of your video. I went to different stores to adjust the link but nobody knows how to do it so I bought a set of watch repair kit and watch your video and chadaaaaa! I have a new watch! Thank you soooooooo much! I subscribed!❤❤❤
Had to wear this tomorrow morning for my girlfriend to see as it was gifted by her, no jewelers or watch repair shops were available today , because it was a Sunday. Saw your video and did it myself ! Bro, You're a life saver ❤
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.
Thanks, really clear instructions.
Glad you enjoyed.
Thanks for the clear instructions!
Interestingly these links don't need any special watch tools to remove, just anything will do as per size
Great video! Just resized my wife’s Montana watch based on your helpful advice.
I had zero experience in resizing steel bracelets. This made me take out 3 links and get used to micro adjusting in +-15 minutes. I can't thank you enough!
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.
Thank you! This was driving me crazy. Very clear, very concise, awesome video.
Demonstration videos like this is what makes your channel great! Thanks Mark!
These were the easiest links I’ve done and I’m going to say it my favorite links
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
Wouldn’t ever be able to do that without you. Thank you so much! Stay blessed
Thanks for the video. Was struggling trying to work out what to do. Now within minutes I've adjusted the watch. Brilliant video
Thanks for this tutorial. It helped me out and saved me a few bucks from having to go get it removed by someone else.
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.
When the student is ready, the Teacher appears. Thank you Mark!
Thank you SO much! This was Impossible before we saw your video!!
I was not going to go to a jeweler to do something that simple
So your video helped me do it right the first time
Thanks
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!
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.
Thanks for watching!
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!!
After two shops denied me, i thought I will have to throw my brand new watch. Thank you so much I resized it easily with home tools
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!
Thanks Mark I found your video extremely helpful as I have just bought a Seiko SKX007 and it has those flat pins. I was a bit dubious if I could do it myself at first but once you know the knack it's easy. OK, I almost did myself an injury and broke one of my favourite tools which I have had for many years but that's probably just me being a bonehead. Great video!
4 years on from when you posted this video and it really helped me today Mark, thank you and best wishes from the UK.
Watched this video in 2021 for a job I needed to complete. Awesome!
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.
I have heard people tell me they soak the link in a lubricant like WD-40 for a while and that helps.
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
Thank you. I bought an inexpensive Armitron and pulled the link easy. I'm subbing.
Thanks I saw your 1st video and scratched my head thinking i have no screws to push. Now it all makes sense.hope you and the family are all well.carl from England.
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.
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.
I almost give up until i found this video. Thks Mark..
Thanks a lot, you are the hero! I owe about sixty wrist watches ranged 20 - 2000$ and first time encountered this folded link bracelet. I have very small hands and wrists and most of my metal watches had to be adjusted. Followed your advice I removed first link. It was bit frustrating but after awhile I managed to remove total of four links to have my watch fit perfectly. Now it is so easy thanks to your video! Thanks and keep up good work, you got yourself another subscriber!
Interesting, I got the exact watch that I want to adjust its bracelet and this is what I found om youtube.
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.
Great tip!
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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Thank you. I just adjusted my Seiko 5 Sports bracelet with WD-40, it was helpful.
I’ve never previously owned a watch with folded links, until a recently purchased watch. I came across this video tutorial, and I’m thankful for your insight!
Had my watch for a year and finally got a good video thanks again
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.
I used a thumb tack I cut the tip off with pliers lol
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.
I can't believe it! I just adjusted two ladies' bracelets --my own. Excellent "how to" video. Thank you.
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 😀😁😎
Thanks for taking the mystique out of watch bracelet sizing.
Me-came here to learn unpining
Him- these r present in cheap/low price range watches
Me-sobs while he explains 😭
Me too man. Hahhaha
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He did wonders for my self esteem.
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.
Thanks Mark. You are the best!!!! Fixed my watch in no time. Thank you!
You're a godsend. This video helped me resized my watch bracelet without a problem, thank you!
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.
Don't stab yourself!
Mine have arrow, but doesnt have that knob. How?
It think it must be a pin link then
Thank you Mark, just bought a new Lorus and your video has been invaluable
Thank you so much! I just adjusted my own Casio I just bought. What a useful skill! I'll be sure to pass it on to friends who may need it. Thanks again! 🙏
I still can't find a tutorial on how to remove links from my watch. My watch is a Casio DB-360. Please help.
Here is how to adjust your watch:
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No matter how much force I put in, I can’t get it out...
same here
Thanks for this. It really helped me. My wife is happy.
thanks for the help, i can now say ive saved a couple of bux by sizing my watch myself instead of going to a watchmaker, thank you sir!
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.
You’re no Marlon Brando
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.
That's what I love to hear, thanks for checking it out.
This was great, and not as annoyingly difficult as he made it sound. Thank you.
Removed 4 links watching your video. Thankyou man
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
Theyree ugly. No thanks
Removing two links made it fit. Thanks to this video I could do it myself and save time and money.
Thanks!
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!
Wow, thanks for this. Once I watched the video it only takes a minute to remove links and get the watch to the right size. I prefer these links now 😁 so quick!
I feel the same , I like these links better than spring pins.
Removed 4 links from my seiko 5. Perfect and saves a trip to a jewellers. Thankyou.
I keep coming back to this video to make sure I’m doing it right with my watch adjustments 😊
Thank you Mark!
Thanks so much Mark! I'm glad I watched this before messing about with the links on my watch. Very helpful indeed!
Thanks for making this video super useful, just adjusted the watch size in less than 5 minutes...
Love this channel and that you guys are keeping the art of watch repair alive! subbed, keep up the good work.
Once again, thank you so much Marc, this series is a God send!
Thank you thank you. I love to do these types of things myself and due to the clarity of your explanation, I did it!
Perfect video! I just picked up a NWT Orient TriStar for $55 and of my scores of various watches, I've never seen this type of bracelet. Thanks to your video and 5 minutes, my new watch fits perfectly!
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!
Thanks! Couldn’t have done it without this video.
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!
Easy when you know how! Watch band resized within 5 minutes. Thanks for posting your video - most helpful.
Thanks Mark, I was able to size my watch after watching your video. You’re the best.
Execellent. Thanks for the really clear instruction. Didn't think I would be able to re size my Casio Watch strap. Using your guide I managed it without much trouble at all. Thank You!
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!
Thanks to you mark you taught it very smoothly
From India.
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.
This video is EXACTLY what I needed to see to size my wife's new watch. Thanks!
Just like your watch reviews, you make everything simple & easy! I bought an Alba chronograph recently from Japan in amazing condition. When trying it on found it was just a link short. I contacted the guy but unfortunately he didn’t have an6 spare links. As it turned out I did want another anyway. I made sure this had an extra link. It arrived just now. So after your vid I just popped one off one watch & added it to the other. Now they both fit perfectly! 👍🏼
I LOVE the watch and learns! Thanks so much for all your hard work!