How to Shorten a Seiko Watchband
Most watches, including Seiko watches, come in a very small range of sizes. If your new watch doesn't fit your wrist, you can give it to a jeweler to shorten the watchband, but you can always save time and money by doing it yourself. All you need is the right tools. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Locate the spring bar on the watch's clasp. When you remove the links, the spring bar should be at the end of the last link you plan to keep, so you will relocate the spring bar before removing the links.
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Insert the jeweler's screwdriver into the spring bar's hole. You'll be able to push the spring bar along until you reach the last link you plan to keep.
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Decide how many links you need to remove to get a good fit.
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Locate a hole at the top of the first link you want to remove. Insert the screwdriver into the hole.
Press down on the hole in the link and this will release the L-shaped pin. This will unlock the link.
Pull up on the link pin. It should slide out.
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Repeat Step 4 for the next link. On most watchbands, you can't remove single links and must remove two at a time.
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Remove the links from the watchband.
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Continue to remove the links two at a time until you reach the desired length.
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When you have the number of links you want, make sure the link pin is in place for your final link. You'll need to use a jeweler's hammer to make sure the link pin is secure.
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Comments
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Worthless without pictures and an exact description.
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psychoninja
Apr 15, 2010
This post is not particularly helpful. The Seiko watchband is a little tricky, and this article doesn't address how it differs from other watch bands, except for a quick reference to the "L-shape." As many people will tell you, the pins are HARD to get out. I'd really like to know how its done.
