Can I remove links from my watch myself?

Can I remove links from my watch myself?

Place your watch into the holder or foam piece so that you can see the top of the pin. Use the pushpin tool and the hammer to gently tap the pin until it emerges from the other side. Use your fingers or a small set of pliers to remove the pin gently. Repeat until you’ve removed all your planned links.

How do you shorten a watch band?

How to shorten a stretch watch band:

1. Remember to work on soft ground.
2. Take a small flat screwdriver and place it between a pin on the side of the watch band.
3. Then remove the pins upwards.
4. When that’s done, you also remove the pin on the other side of the band in the same way.
5. Remove some links or add some.

How do I remove links from a watch with household items?

Method 1: By using a pin pusher

1. Place the watch on the table with the push pins facing up.
2. Insert the pin pusher into the hole and push the pin firmly.
3. Once you’ve pushed the pin enough, it will pop out. Use pliers to remove it together with the link.
4. Repeat the steps until you’ve removed the number of desired links.

How much do jewelers charge to remove watch links?

The fee will usually be around $10 or $15, although that will vary depending on the store. What is this? If you want to get watch links removed for free, here are some places that normally don’t charge: JCPenney.

How do I shorten my Nixon metal Watchband?

While it’s easy to adjust a rubber or leather watchband, metal watchbands require the removal of links in the band in order to shorten them. You can shorten your Nixon metal watchband using basic household tools. Just take care to remove links carefully so that you do not scratch the casing of the watch.

What happens if my Nixon Watchband breaks?

Watchbands are not covered under Nixon watch warranties. If your Nixon watchband breaks, you can send it to a Nixon service center for replacement or replace it yourself. Replacing a Nixon watchband only take a couple of minutes.

How do I remove the links from my watch band?

Pull the pin out of the opposite side with needle-nose pliers. Repeat this process on the other side of the link. Remove the link from the band. Continue the process described above until you have removed the necessary number of links.

How do I replace the strap on my Nixon watch?

Order a replacement strap from your local Nixon dealer or on the Internet. Remove the old watchband first so you can take it shopping with you to ensure that the new watchband is the same size. Lay a soft cloth on a clean work surface. Using a clean space is important, because dust and debris can get into the watch mechanism.