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Watch Resizing

Shorten a metal link bracelet at home with a simple pin tool. Follow the steps below to get a comfortable, centred fit.

What you’ll need

A watch link adjustment tool (pin pusher), a few minutes, and a clean surface so small pins do not roll away.

  • Watch with a metal link bracelet and removable pins
  • Link adjustment / pin-pusher tool
  • Soft cloth or tray for pins and links

In three stages

A quick overview before the full step-by-step.

  1. Check the fit

    Try the watch on as-is and see how much slack you have on the wrist.

  2. Count the links

    Pinch the band evenly from the clasp and note how many links to remove on each side.

  3. Remove & reattach

    Push out the pins with your tool, drop the extra links, then pin the clasp back on flush.

Step-by-step guide

Work slowly and keep removed pins — you will reuse them when reattaching the clasp.

  1. Try it on first

    Put the watch on without adjusting it. Note how loose it feels — the more slack there is, the more links you will need to remove.

  2. Pinch from the clasp

    Find the clasp and pinch the band evenly from both sides until it sits at a comfortable size on your wrist.

  3. Keep both sides equal

    Make sure you remove the same number of links on either side of the clasp. That keeps the watch face centred on your wrist.

  4. Write the numbers down

    Note how many links need to come off each side before you start — it is easy to lose count once pins are out.

  5. Get your adjustment tool

    Use a watch link adjustment tool to push out the pin holding each wristband link in place.

  6. Push in the arrow direction

    Push from the same direction as the arrow marked on the watch band. Press the sharp end of the tool against the head of the link pin.

  7. Remove the pins

    When a small amount of the pin protrudes from the other side, pull it out. Repeat for every link you need to remove, then do the same on the other side of the band.

  8. Line up the clasp

    Re-attach the clasp to the band. Align the clasp link with the last remaining link on one side — you should see a clear hole for the pin.

  9. Insert the pin

    Take one of the pins you removed and insert it into the hole. It should slide most of the way in on its own, leaving only a little to finish.

  10. Seat the pin flush

    Use the adjustment tool and turn the nozzle clockwise until the pin is fully seated. It should sit flush with the side of the band — nothing protruding. Repeat on the other side of the clasp.

Important: the finished pin should sit flush with the side of the band — nothing sticking out on either side.

Helpful tips

Small details that make resizing smoother.

Work on a clean surface

Pins are tiny and easy to lose. Lay down a light cloth or tray before you start.

Equal links on both sides

Removing more from one side than the other will shift the clasp off-centre and throw off the look on your wrist.

Do not force a pin

If a pin will not move, double-check the arrow direction. Forcing it the wrong way can damage the link.

Prefer we do it for you?

Bring the watch to our CBD pickup point or message us on WhatsApp — we are happy to help with sizing.

Need a hand with sizing?

Message us on WhatsApp or visit our Nairobi CBD pickup point — we can help get the fit right.

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