How to Size a Watch Bracelet (3 Different Methods)

How to Size a Watch Bracelet (3 Different Methods) - Watch and Learn #14

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7 жыл бұрын

In today's episode of Watch and Learn, we will cover the ins and outs of sizing a watch bracelet. It is a rather simple task that can be accomplished by both novice and expert. There are many ways to size a bracelet, so we show you how to do it with three of the most popular tools out there; a spring bar tool, a bracelet vise, and a hammer and block. Once you have the know-how, you won't have to pay a jeweler again to do this for you.
The standard friction or cotter pin bracelet will be discussed in this video, with future Watch and Learns dedicated to other bracelets such as pins and collars.
The tools used in this episode are rather affordable, and a selection of them is shown below:
Spring Bar Tool:
www.longislandwatch.com/Spring...
www.longislandwatch.com/TUM101...
Bracelet Sizing Tool:
www.longislandwatch.com/Watch_...
Hammer and Block (part of handy zippered pouch set):
www.longislandwatch.com/Watch_...

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@baldeagle6128 3 жыл бұрын

Just watched 3 videos on this subject, but yours was by far the best. Having broken my clamp pin thingy, and I don’t have a block and nylon hammer, I was amazed to see you can push the pins out with the flat tool and finger pressure alone. Wish I’d watched this video months ago. Thanks a million 👍

@leeroynaggins 2 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful! A new watch arrived today. First new watch I’ve bought in 10 years. I got a sizing kit similar to the one in this video. Probably a much cheaper version though. Watched the video through twice. Then decided to give it a try using that screw type vice tool. The pins came right out, I removed a few links, then used the hammer to replace the pins. Finally I used the method shown here to adjust the spring pin. Done in less than 10 minutes and the watch fits perfectly! Thanks!!

@Sky_Burger88 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you this is my third watch bracelet adjustment video that I've watched today and it is by far the most professional and the most informational. This makes me feel confident about working on my own watch bracelets. My next step is buying the right tools I guess. Thanks for posting this video much appreciated.

@alanjacks9081 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree GS, this is by far the best video for this type of bracelet adjustment.

@RaggyJha 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@tomfc1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience! All your videos about resizing bracelets are the most comprehensive I’ve seen 👍🏻

@triplikeido75 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect instructions, delivered concisely and professionally -- thanks!! 👌

@whaleoilbeefhooked6688 4 жыл бұрын

By far the best video and instructions from someone who really knows what he's doing. Many thanks for the very clear detail in the video and the helpful explanations. Really gave me the confidence to do a good job on my new Seiko.

@jonashedstrom5288 7 жыл бұрын

Hey i just want to say thank you for these how to watch videos! They are great.

@HockeyBoyFV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million! Before the video I was using a micro flat to try to unscrew the pins 😂 I had no clue what I was doing. Also, I used the fine tuning pin and your method is excellent to do it quickly and keep it all together.

@U12Yak 5 жыл бұрын

Mark! Thank you for a very informative video! I wish more KZfaqrs would be as concise and to the point in their videos like you were. Although I did not have the exact tools you have; with the micro tools I have around I was able to downsize my Seiko's band by one link in just a couple of minutes! Now if fits snugly and doesn't flop around anymore. Success, thanks to you!

@cyberyob 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect. Thank you. I had the repair/adjustment kit but didn't know what the mini vice / pin pusher thing was for. Worked like a charm and saved me £15 at the jewellers.

@chrissansom2188 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I have taken links out before and often bent or broken the pin remover and presumed that I was doing it wrong. You make it look easy and I now feel more comfortable trying again. Many thanks

@andrewstirton3431 Жыл бұрын

A KZfaq video that actually explains properly what you need to know. Thank you Mark!

@benjaminmckinley1625 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best adjustment vid out there. Shows proper tools and best methods. Straight to the point. Much thanks Long Island Watch!

@benjamindelgado8979 5 жыл бұрын

I love it when a video is this efficient. Well done really

@1vegasdood Ай бұрын

Thank you for this...I always take my new watch to the local jeweler and pay them $20 to adjust the bracelet. I have had a kid for quite a while but if I did not learn anything else from your video is LOOK FOR THE ARROWS! 😂👌 I had never seen those before. So, I successful adjusted my bracelet on my new Seiko GMT....I feel empowered! Thanks my dude!

@WareWolf801 7 жыл бұрын

If you don't have a fancy watch block, to put it on, while you tap the pins out, I used a "flat" wrench from a monitor arm to provide a simple gap for the pin to fall out. Also, if you don't have the fancy punch tool, the center wire of a coax video cable can be used to gently tap the pins out. Yep, talking about mcgyver, but it really does work! Great video, and thanks for the helps.

@chrisptaco1139 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely thorough, helpful video that kept me from the jewelry shop! Thank you so much! I previously had *no clue* what I was doing.

@donkeno247 5 жыл бұрын

This video is great and very approachable for amateurs (like me) I was able to fit my watch and there is a clear sense of pride being able to do it yourself. Thanks for posting this video.

@alexisbazinet5725 3 жыл бұрын

Did you have the tools for it or did you use anything else. If so what did you use

@markbuhler7562 4 жыл бұрын

The best instructor. I couldn't figure anything out on my own. Thank you Marc.

@tammyterry 7 жыл бұрын

Great lessons. I have learned a lot from you. I never noticed the slots in the watch band pins until now.

@chidiobuekwe8638 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making such an informative video! Watch resizing looked so complicated before I watched this video. Thanks for breaking it down so even a novice understands.

@abkdt41 4 жыл бұрын

Mark you are a life saver Here I was trying to decide what size Bergeon screwdriver to buy to adjust my bracelet I'm so glad I watched this video!

@giggettygoo1056 3 жыл бұрын

No annoying background music - just great narrative and information. A definite 'thumbs up' !

@ssn712 Жыл бұрын

This the best watch band adjustment video I've seen. I bought an adjustment kit and feel like a pro already. Thank you!

@ThirdEyeFish 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I had ordered a band from [website that has lot's of stuff] and they sent a kit. I was able to work out everything but how to get the pin back in. I was afraid I was going to strip the threads of the vise but you confirmed I was doing it properly. Thank you!

@Alex-px2mb 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect video! Thank you so much, it was my first time doing it and I was able to do it with just a pin tool and a small hammer. Now my watch fits!

@DW-dm5ur Жыл бұрын

five years late but just used this video and its flawless, thanks so much took me around five minutes having never done anything like it before in my life. This is what youtube is for!

@bbear753 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad to have found your video. Clear and easy instructions for a beginner like me.

@jackrackem2215 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing these videos! I always find them to be helpful and informative about exactly what I’m trying to figure out! And to anyone out there that hasn’t purchased an Islander watch, do it! You won’t be disappointed! The value and quality of the components far exceeds the price of the watch itself!!

@jaredbauer3058 2 жыл бұрын

Just received a nice watch for Christmas today and needed to resize the bracelet. This video was THE best out there. Thank you.

@nickolasjuliano3618 4 жыл бұрын

Mark, your videos are excellent, and I've learned a lot about watches in your demonstration. Thank you very much.

@mijack1958 4 жыл бұрын

Easy clear instructions. Nice tool set too, I want them! Thanks for taking it one step at time.

@robhendrikx2198 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was exactly what I needed. An other video only talked about the "vice" thingy, where he used the screw to push the pin out, but with the pusher (I happened to have one), it was a piece of cake.

@ramonprydz8153 Жыл бұрын

Best way to go,simple and easy.Still haven't got the hang of bracelet removal and found this article to be of assistance.

@wambaljal8106 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the good video on resizing folded link bracelet. It helped me resize my new bracelet.

@karbonkevin919 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks my seiko looks on on its stock band. I always used ruber and leather straps because I didn't know how to adjust it. Now I do. Thanks!

@cedricvd 6 жыл бұрын

My first ever mechanical watch just arrived (an Orient Mako 2). Thanks to the detailed description in this video I could remove a couple of links and do the micro adjust (no apollo disaster ;) ) using just the SIM removal tool that came with my phone. The watch fits perfectly now, thanks for the awesome video!

@Chat_TPG 2 жыл бұрын

Simple, accurate, & thanks for showing the tools to use. Just showed me how to adjust my son's watch. 💯👍

@davepoole9520 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Clear, easy to understand and no trawling through loads of unnecessary information before you got to the point of the video.

@sandiegosherlock 5 ай бұрын

Excellent presentation! This is my third watch video and this is by far the best and most comprehensive. Thank you

@leoluck68 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Video. Very timely for me. I'll be getting delivery of my Seiko that I purchased from you in about 30 minutes. Also bought the tool kit you mention in the video. I'll be using both along with the how-to you just explained. Much appreciated!

@islandwatch 7 жыл бұрын

Great, thank you!

@jaxonshiner4345 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Long Island Watch! I've had some of the tools you demonstrate in this video, but I didn't know how to use them. I just finished removing links from a new bracelet for my vintage King Seiko Hi-beat. It finally fits perfectly.

@crx5555 Жыл бұрын

great video love the closeups shots so I could see what was happening while using the vise style punch

@jefferyneu3915 7 жыл бұрын

Well done. I look forward to the pins and collars instructional video

@Teddy-vs5rw 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect video from a professional. Hate all the DIY videos of amateurs doing this and telling other people what to do. I've just bought a 500 dollar watch, I'm not gonna trust some diy guy and start banging on my watch with a hammer. You, on the other hand are a respectable source and I trust your advice. Thank you!

@py8421 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the video. Loved it and fixed my 3 watches. Thanks once again

@philipniswander7867 7 жыл бұрын

Clear, well narrated video. All set to adjust watch bands like pro!

@Infraredxxxxx 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks soo much for this video. Got the featured tools and resized my bracelet like a boss😀. You videos are both informative and detailed.

@918vgrega 5 жыл бұрын

I wasn't sure about the fatter pin end. Your video answered my question. Thanks Mark!

@thawkceo 7 жыл бұрын

I watched four other videos before I came to yours. Yours was, BY FAR, the most informative. Thanks for taking the time and doing a very professional, informative and easy to understand job!

@islandwatch 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@jlaurice4698 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you soo much. I bought a watch and it came with a bracelet vise. Your the only person on KZfaq I’ve found with a good example using it.

@ArtbyAtlas 3 жыл бұрын

Best watch resizing video on the internet, sir! Just resized one of my old ones (was walking around with a slightly ill-fitting bracelet haha) and the new one I just bought!

@BuffaloWarrior7 Жыл бұрын

Sized around 5 or 6 Seiko/Citizen/Blieger/Strapcode watches/bands. My Orient 3 star was my first folded link watch. Didn't expect to need to look up how to size a watch again. Found the pin tool on my W&S Spring Bar Tool actually made it pretty easy and I didn't damage it!

@elkegroth9074 Жыл бұрын

Great Clip! Clear, to the point, well spoken! Thank you so much! You saved me money and granted me confidence! 🙌🏻🤩

@yurysabinin5170 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent instructions, thanks! Concise and easy to follow.

@MrPollywalnuts 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and excellent job. I've learned alot from your video.

@Jack-zk6mr 3 жыл бұрын

I din't even know those pins at the latch existed exactly what I needed!

@alanmentzer8756 4 жыл бұрын

Marc, excellent tutorial again. It was a great help! Thanks!

@galaxywanderer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I recently bought a Citizen HTM Eco Drive and it was way too big for me. I needed to remove 6 links and the local jewelry store wanted $10 per link to adjust it. I just did it with a kit and it only took me a few minutes thanks to your video. I used the block and hammer and pin to make the adjustment. Fits great now.

@tkm3207 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! I really appreciate your Watch and Learn series! Thanks!!

@terrystorms4811 3 жыл бұрын

Just had to go through this process dude you're a legend

@robertspence5071 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Marc, great video, very helpful. It's the "screw" piece that can be most confusing, and you have certainly simplified it. Keep those instructional videos coming. Thanks again!

@islandwatch 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you found it useful.

@MrRav1 3 жыл бұрын

What a champion, when you hear "this is Mark from Long Island Watch" at the beginning of a video you know it's going to be good

@jazzbeau507 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best or the very best...you tube videos on this topic.

@Misty-yi9vu 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to your video I was able to confidently resize two of my watch bracelets!

@bikeski1956 2 жыл бұрын

Learned a lot from your video, tried other ways I saw online. Couldn't find the jewelers block you used, made one on my table saw in about a minute, Measured the width of my watchband and made the cut to leave 1/8" of the band above the wood surface, used a colored push pin and ground the pointed end flat, tapped the pins out of my band very easily. Voila!

@fenn_fren 3 жыл бұрын

Bought a new wristwatch today and came home excited only to find out the strap was too loose. Was a little confused about how to adjust the micropins, but this helped me out. Thanks a ton!

@freeatlast1963 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. Gives me confidence

@rashid2hussain 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for uploading this video. I have adjusted my watch bracelet myself after getting the tools from Amazon. it's easy. This is a more professional video. Some people are using nail or paper clip to do this in their video. If anyone wants to make a mess with their expensive watch then use a nail or paperclip. Great Video....Thank You.

@LIITONMIES 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was a great help. I adjusted my watch with a little pin you open your simcard slot.

@skins4thewin Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Clear, detailed & precise. Like all instructional vids should be.

@313hybridpimp 3 жыл бұрын

Dude thanks! I found 5 old watches and I would never have got them right without you!

@nopenopenope131 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Huntington Station. I really miss hearing people speak like this, not just the accent (yours is not overly pronounced), but the manner of speaking. Confident, intelligent, with a sense of humility and humor combined. Thanks for bringing back memories. Thanks for the excellent video! Channeling Jim Croce: "Cause [Florida's] not my home." PS - Big Zebra fan here. Too bad they haven't created anymore music.

@viltsu3214 3 жыл бұрын

I just shortened my bracelet thanks to you. This video went to details, I appreciate it.

@jeremytownsend6529 4 ай бұрын

Just got a Seiko 5 automatic sports watch from these guys! Highly recommend them. Great service and the best price I could find online. Love my watch!

@pieternuyts1381 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video, made me size my first bracelet with ease! Thanks!

@benjaminhurley1823 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video and the comments about the micro adjustment pins I was able to correct size my watch band

@danny.choi. 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best video, thank you for teaching and sharing, you are a professional!

@bobshoe1 3 жыл бұрын

We can always depend on Marc from LongIslandWatch to provide the best watch advice, tips and methods. This helped me to easily size a new Casio Edifice with friction pins in just a few minutes. Thank you again.

@inmatejason 5 жыл бұрын

Omg thank u, my watch I just couldn’t get to fit right and u showing me that there is a micro adjustment and it just fixed my problem. Thanks

@BAEESCOPE2010 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you used the very first method to adjust and it worked great. A jeweler advised $ 22 for the adjustment. This video saved me $ 88 as I had to adjust 4 watches that I just bought.

@normanwandsworth Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this excellent advice. You spared me a very frustrating afternoon yesterday. 👍

@gregbe2269 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Marc...super helpful!

@MaruyaSAg 5 жыл бұрын

I frequently use just the band holder/block + hammer + punch but sometimes those friction pins are really tight. No amount of hammering on my part can get them out. So, I have to switch to using the pin pusher vise (whatever you call it). Even with that tool, some pins require quite a bit of force to turn/screw the pin down the link hole.

@FMD023 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a whole watch tool kit and didn't know what that gray box was used for. I am glad i watched this video. Thanks!

@takeeverythingin 2 жыл бұрын

very helpful, thank you very much. particularly what you said at the beginning about the 'screw' heads of the pins. i bought a reasonably expensive 'beads of rice' bracelet and noticed one end had what appeared to be screws and i thought i would have to go to a jeweller. i have been educated, thank you..!

@WuBloodKin09 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, would like to see some information on how to clean stainless steel, leather and silicone band watches and your thoughts on what gives a watch character, wear and tear scratches vs. polished and/or brushed...Thanks!

@islandwatch 7 жыл бұрын

Great, thank you! You might wish to check out the video I did on watch materials and finishes.

@WuBloodKin09 7 жыл бұрын

Long Island Watch Thanks!

@artl52 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Marc. Best explanation of cotter pin style bracelet sizing I've seen.

@islandwatch 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@FRANKFAJARDO2691 2 жыл бұрын

Man, you explained it so well. Great job well done. I learned a lot from you. Thank you very much.

@rubyannecortez5253 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tutorial!

@trailmale 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Good close up of the pins and the directions.

@jboomhauer 5 ай бұрын

Your videos are always so helpful! Thank you!!

@luismojica7670 2 жыл бұрын

Great video extremely helpful and easy for new watch collectors such as myself !

@JuneCage 2 жыл бұрын

this is the best. the directions are so clear. thank you

@justforfun3897 8 ай бұрын

Great tutorial! Thanks for covering the micro adjustment. Well done.

@paulysunny1875 10 ай бұрын

Thanks man for the help. Your explanation is on point 👍

@dougcatuogno4603 Жыл бұрын

very well illustrated and easy to understand....a good teacher!! I already have the tool kit, I just needed someone to show me how to use it....and yes, I did think the pin was a tiny,tiny slot headed screw...LOL.