What do arrows on watch links mean?
If one side has a smooth pin end, and the other end looks like it has a very thin groove across the top, you are probably dealing with a cotter pin. These pins often have arrows marking the way they should be removed from the band on the inside of the band.
Which way do you push watch pins?
Use the pin pusher or spring bar removal tool to push the pin that secures that particular link, following the direction of the printed arrows on the underside of the metal link. You should be able to push the pin 2 or 3mm and then pull it out from the other side using your pair of pliers or by hand.
What if my watch doesn’t have arrows?
But if you don’t have arrows, look closely at the pins. One side will have split ends on the pins. That’s the side that should come out first and go in last.
How do you push back a watch pin?
Put the band in the holder to keep it steady. Make sure that the hole in the link is lined up with a solid part of the watch band holder. Use the flat head of your ball peen hammer and start to tap the pin back into place.
Which side do you remove watch links?
Registered. Try removing the links from the 6 o’clock side so the clasp may be balanced at centre or near centre of the wrist.
Where do the links go on a watch?
Small removable pins hold each of these links in place. To locate where each of these removable pins are, hold your watch with the face pointed towards the ground. Look on the underneath side of the wrist-band near either side of the clasp or buckle. You will find arrows indicating the link pins.
How can you tell if a watch band has a screw?
Watch Band Screw Links: The best way to identify a band with screw links is to look at the side of the band. If the links are solid on one side with a hole on the other side with a screw head facing up you are dealing with a screw pin and you should use this guide. Click here to learn How to Remove Watch Band Screw Links.
Can A SMARTLINK be removed from a watch?
If the watch bracelet only has two arrows facing away from each other on opposing sides of the link, you are dealing with a Smartlink Pin. Similar to the hairpin except the pin can be removed from either side. To remove pins from the band you’ll need the Bracelet Holder, Punch Tool and Hammer.
How to remove links from a watch band?
How to Remove Watch Links. Step 1: Locate the Link Pins. To remove a link in your watch band, you must first locate where to remove the link and how many links you want to Step 2: Remove the First Pin. Step 3: Remove the Second Pin. Step 4: Put Both Ends of the Watch Band Back Together. Step 5: