#Watch band cotter pins for free#
#Watch band cotter pins how to#

If you don’t have extra links, you will need to order additional links. You can use them to add links to your band without having to purchase new parts or links. If you have previously removed links from your watch band, find the extra links and pins that you removed. Start by adding your extra links to the shorter side of the watch band and if you end up adding more than one link, be sure to add links to both sides of the clasp so it will stay centered on your wrist.

#Watch band cotter pins how to#

Watch this video to see how to use the watch link removal tool for cotter pin watch bands.Note: It is difficult to determine how many links you need to add to your watch band, so it is best to start by adding one link at a time. You can also use a special 'watch link removal tool' to resize your metal watch band that uses cotter pins. If links need to be replaced or more removed, repeat the above process.

Check the fit: Finally, put your watch back on your wrist and check the fit.

NOTE: A pointed punch tool may be helpful for driving the link pins back into position (place the point on top of split end and gently drive pin into band). Using the hammer, gently hit the pin into the link until it is fully pushed in. Put the two ends together and push the pin into the hole.

Reassemble the watch band: Once you’ve removed the links that need taken out, it’s time to put the metal watch strap back together.

Set the pin aside and repeat this process for each link that needs removed. If it doesn’t, use your pliers to gently pull it out. Once you can’t push the pin any further, remove the band from the band holder. Using the flat side of your hammer, gently begin tapping down on your pin pusher to begin removing the pin.

Remove pins: Hold your pin pusher tool against the pin of the link that needs removed.

The link you want to remove should have its pin lined up with the hole in the band holder.

Position watch band in band holder: In order to do this like a pro, you will put the watch band into a watch band holder with the arrows on the back of the links pointing down.

NOTE: If you're having difficulty locating which end of the pin to remove, find the side of the pin that has the split down the middle. You’ll be pushing the pin out in the same direction the arrows point. These arrows mark the direction that the pins need to be removed.

Look for arrows on the links: Many times, metal watch bands will have arrows on the backside of the links.

That is the amount of links you’ll want to remove from the band to resize it.

Identify links to remove: As you pinch the watch band, count how many links are in the pinched section.

Pinch band on your wrist: Put your watch on your wrist and pinch the links to the tightness you want your watch.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Removing Links with a Push Pin Tool and Band Holder: Note that for more traditional stainless steel bands, the micro adjuster on the clasp should be the first go to before removing links! And that when it comes to the Nixon 51-30, you will need a special tool to make the strap adjustment.įollow this step-by-step guide to get your fit right. Sometimes these fall to the bottom of the box, so check under the foam insert if you can’t find it right away.

#Watch band cotter pins for free#

Nixon provides extra links for free with watch purchases that can be used to make this type of metal watch band larger. Once you have these tools together, you’re ready to get started.

Non-abrasive cloth (like a micro-fiber or soft case for sunglasses).

Small hobby hammer (basically a small hammer for precision tapping).

Needle nosed pliers (you know, they ones with the tiny ends).

Sizing block/band holder (imagine a perfectly sized and padded vice grip).

8mm diameter (something with a fine but not sharp tip) Here’s everything you’ll need to resize this type of metal band: If your metal watch band uses pins (called “cotter pins”), you’ll need several different tools to get the job done.