Wrist watches links are made through two types of connection. First one is road based. the ends of the links are made in such a way that they make a round and interconnected with each other by sliding one link inside other then a thin road is placed in between the circle with spring loaded locking mechanism so that it shall not come out of the circle. In order to remove this type of link you are required to put the end of the link on a small hole and with the help of a small road tap the top of the road inside the links circle. Once the road is out you can slide out both the ends of the links and remove any number of links you wan't.
Second type of connection is made in half round type in this type one end of a link is made half circle and the other end is exactly same size hole the semi circle end fits inside the hole of next link. To remove the link you have to undo the semicircle part with the help of a plair and remove the link.
SOURCE: Remove link form Relic Wrist band
For my relic ZR15372, all I did was take a thin, hard object (a thumbtack in my case) and carefully pushed out the connecting bar from the link.
If you look at the inside of the band of your watch, you may notice that on some of the links (the ones nearest the clasp for me) there is a little arrow pointing at the side - if you look at the side of the links, there should be a little hole, big enough to push a thumbtack into. If you apply enough pressure (again, carefully - no need to stab your thumb or any other part of your body), the connector pin should slide out a little on the other side. Then it's just a matter of pulling the pin out - perhaps a pair of tweezers would do the trick.
Hope this works for you!
SOURCE: guess g10150g wrist watch
You really should take it to a jeweler who will have the proper tools to do this without damage to the band or watch, but if you feel you are able and don't mind the chance that you might scratch it.
...you will need a very small (the kind you use for your eye glasses) screw driver -flat head type, and a way to tap (a tack hammer) get a cloth to lay down (dark so you can see the small parts) and work on this surface. Look at the small holes on either side of the band and look for a ( - ) this is the end of the pin that must come out first and this is the direction you will force out the pin from the chamber. To force out the pin you must put the head of the very tiny screw driver on the OPPOSITE end and gently tap the screw driver to push the pin out, once you see a small portion of the pin, pull on it with a pair of pliers, but try not so squeeze it for fear of damage. Repeat at the next pin you wish to remove or 2 or 3 depending on how many you want out. Once you have removed all you need to, hold the links from where you have it separated together and push the pin back up inside the chamber **but make sure it is going back in as it came out---the pin will look sort of like a bobby-pin and the Rounded end goes in first** After you push it in by hand, you can use the tack hammer to tap it back down to make it flush, then use the screw driver to get is just below the surface of the band.
SOURCE: Dkny watch- repair, need extra links
I suggest calling DKNY customer service @ 1-800-231-0884 This is their return or repair department they should be able to help with links for your watch.
SOURCE: Kenneth Cole Wrist Watch unable to remove link
First you have to find out what sort of pins or even screws are used to keep links together.
Examine both bracelet sides and find the side where pin ends have a groove.
Start with a tiny screwdriver and start to unscrew one of the screws. If it turns, but doesn't come out, that means you have a pins instead.
For removing pins the best would be pin removing tool (approx.5GBP on ebay), but it's possible to do the job without it.
Take a hardened steel needle and blunt the sharp end to the approx. size of pin end diameter using any sharpening stone or sandpaper. Get an old towel and fold it to make a soft base for work (like small cusion). As you don't have a special bracelet holder you will need a pair of helping hands to hold the bracelet steady upright. You will need small hammer and pair of flat nose pliers as well.
NOTE: The pins MUST be driven split end out first, not vice versa. Make sure that the grooved pin ends are facing towel, not the needle and hammer!!!
Now place the watch on the folded towel, take that needle and smallest hammer you have and start driving the pin out using light blows. Do Not hit hard, as you will brake the needle, scratch your watch or even injure yourself. Watchmakers are using 45 gram hammer, so, calculate your strength of blows.
After a few blows check if the split end is coming out and when you see that the end is long enough to grab it with pliers, pull the pin out with pliers. When pulling, do NOT turn pliers, as pins tend to brake when twisted. Use firm grip and your strength to pull the pin without twisting.
After shortening the bracelet,make sure that the pins go back EXACTLY the same way as they came out- the blunt end first in the hole and the split (grooved) end last. Before doing that check remaining pins in bracelet to make sure that you put them back from the right side of bracelet.
It is recommended to use plastic hammer to drive pins back in or you will scratch or damage bracelet. If plastic hammer is not available use an old toothbrush handle (or some plastic item) as an absorber. Simply put pin into the hole as deep as you can with your fingers, put the toothbrush handle on split pin end and hit handle, not the pin.
Make sure that pin ends are flush with bracelet. If needed- hit few more times.
Job done!
Hope it'll help.
Regards
Arthur
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