How do I take out links on a expansion band? - Watches

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Fossil Links & Bands

Go to "fossil.com", go to the bottom of the page and you will see a
menu, click on "customer care", and then look under "Product Info" on
the left and you will see "0rdering links and bands"

these are hard to do. it needs to bend the tabs and pull out staples,then remove links and bend back, these are a pain in the ****. can be done by experanced guy. i can do them 10-15 dollars

You din't. Take it to a jeweler and have them do it for you. If you've never removed links for an expansion band you'll destroy it in the process.

mcdevito75 here, Removeing the tiny pins to remove links is fairly easy, replaceing them is the hard part, for this you"d need a Link remover tool, Best Bet is to look for a small watch repair shop in your area, the $10--15.00 cost will equal your Time, effort and tool you"d need. Don"t forget to hold onto the links removed from the band in case you need them again.

Thanks for contacting FixYa.
This link should give you the directions you are looking for:
http://www.speidel.com/default.cfm/PID=1.24?PID=1.24&inq_key=7851&action=detail&LibID=465

Best wishes. Jewel

Hi,

Take the watch to your local Jeweler that you trust. They have the proper equipment to do the job effeciently and quickly. The jeweler may not even charge you to just downsize the band. Make sure you keep the extra links. If you have to have extra links added, that will cost a little more. Done properly, without damaging/scratching the band, or watch...will be worth the expense.

Thanks, Bill

mcdevito75 here, You"d need a special tool available on ebay called a link remover tool. But for fastest remedy and just about the same cost as buying and shipping the special tool, unless your going to do a few watches, your best bet is to look for a small watch repair shop in your area to remove these links, hold onto them just in case you need them later.

It turns out that the expansion band is not adjustable. There is no solution.