How to adjust your watch strap: a practical guide to easily removing links

Cómo ajustar la correa de tu reloj: guía práctica para quitar eslabones fácilmente

Introduction

Properly adjusting your watch strap is essential for ensuring comfort and a good fit on your wrist. In this article, you'll learn how to adjust your watch strap by removing or adding links to fit your wrist.
Before we begin, it's important to identify what type of strap your watch has , as there are two different systems : one with small screws and the other with push pins. In both cases, we include the appropriate tool with your watch purchase.

1. Identify what type of strap you have

Look closely at the side of the links on your strap:

  • 🔹 Strap with screws:
    If you see a small indentation on the side of each link, it means your strap uses screws . In this case, you'll need a flathead screwdriver to turn them and remove the pins.

  • 🔹 Strap with snap fasteners:
    If there's no visible groove , your strap uses metal pins that are removed by pushing them out from the side. For this type of strap, a tool is used to push the pin out without damaging the metal.

Both systems allow you to remove links and adjust the watch bracelet with ease; you just change the necessary tool.

2. How to adjust a strap with screws

If your strap has screwdriver slots, follow these steps:

  1. Place the clock on a soft surface (a cloth or mat).

  2. Carefully insert the flathead screwdriver into the screw slot.

  3. Turn gently counterclockwise until the screw is released.

  4. Remove the pin and separate the link.

  5. Repeat until the desired measurement is achieved and replace the screws firmly.

🧰 With the purchase of your watch, we include a small flat screwdriver so you can easily make this adjustment.

3. How to adjust a strap with snap fasteners

If your strap doesn't have slots and uses pins, follow these steps:

  1. Place the watch on the base of the pusher tool.

  2. Align the punch with the pin following the arrows engraved on the inside of the strap (they indicate the correct direction).

  3. Turn the crank or push slowly until the pin starts to come out.

  4. Remove the pin and separate the necessary links.

  5. To reassemble them, insert the pin in the opposite direction until it clicks into place.

🧰 This type of tool is also included with your watch, so you can make the adjustment at home effortlessly.

Final tips for adjusting the watch strap

  • Adjust the strap so that it is comfortable, without twisting on your wrist.

  • Always remove the same number of links from both sides of the clasp to maintain balance.

  • Save the extra links; they will be useful if you need to increase the size later.

  • If you don't feel confident making the adjustment, go to a professional watchmaker.

  • Clean the tools before using them to avoid scratches.

Conclusion

Depending on the type of strap your watch has — with screws or with snap pins — you can easily adjust the strap at home using the appropriate tool.
Remember that when you buy your watch from us, we include the corresponding tool so you can remove links and adjust the watch bracelet quickly, safely and accurately.