How to Size a Casio Metal Wristband
Put your watch on., Center the watch on your wrist., Decide how many links you need to remove.You can do this using a tape measure if you'd like, but estimating usually works better., Remove the watch and ready your tools., Find the links with...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Put your watch on.
Before you begin, you'll need to decide what changes you need to make.
In most cases you'll be removing links.
If the watch is only slightly loose, you'll probably want to leave it as-is.
If the watch is too tight, contact Casio.They may be able to send you additional links or send you a watch with an oversize band. -
Step 2: Center the watch on your wrist.
By centering the face of the watch on your wrist, you'll be able to see how much extra slack you have on each side.You will want the watch to be comfortable.
Some slack will keep it from pinching you, but the watch will be able to move on your arm with too much slack. , For a watch that is slightly too loose you'll want to remove one link.
If it is much too loose you'll need to remove two or more. , You will want to get a small nail with a long tip and a high quality, precision flat head screwdriver.
The head of the screwdriver will ideally be under 2mm wide.
If you have a jeweler's screwdriver, it would be ideal.
You may also find it helpful to work over a soft, smooth, and clean surface.
A white towel or tee shirt works well.That way if you drop your nail or any of the small parts of the watch they'll be safe and easy to find. , Don't try to remove a link that doesn't have arrows on the underside.
The links with arrows are removable links.You'll notice that the removable links aren't near the edges of the band.
Also, remember that you want the watch to be centered on your wrist, so you'll need to take links from both sides of the band if you are taking more than one out. , You'll see a small hole on one side of the band.
While firmly gripping the watch, tap on the nail head until you see a small peg poke out of the other side of the band.
You will also a niche exposed under the arrow.
If you look closely, one end of the pins is solid and the other has a faint line through it.
You want to tap the solid side.
When tapping the solid side you should only need to push it about a quarter of an inch before it slides out. , Gently start sliding the pin down.The pin will usually drop out easily, but if it does not you can use needle-nosed pliers to withdraw it.
Catch the pin and gently remove the link if it does not fall off on its own. ,, Carefully align the remaining links.
Once the links are aligned, reinsert the pin to close the loop of the band.If you were going to be removing multiple links, proceed with a link from the other side of the watch band. , Try on your watch! If it is still too loose, remove another link.
If it is too tight, replace a link.
Congratulations.
You are now looking sharp with a properly sized Casio on your wrist. -
Step 3: Decide how many links you need to remove.You can do this using a tape measure if you'd like
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Step 4: but estimating usually works better.
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Step 5: Remove the watch and ready your tools.
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Step 6: Find the links with arrows.
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Step 7: Choose your link pin and place the nail.
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Step 8: Put the screwdriver in the small niche.
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Step 9: Save the link and the pin.Now that you have successfully removed your link(s)
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Step 10: you will want to be sure to set them aside
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Step 11: in case you have removed too many links and the watch is now too small.
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Step 12: Reattach the band.
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Step 13: Test the fit.
Detailed Guide
Before you begin, you'll need to decide what changes you need to make.
In most cases you'll be removing links.
If the watch is only slightly loose, you'll probably want to leave it as-is.
If the watch is too tight, contact Casio.They may be able to send you additional links or send you a watch with an oversize band.
By centering the face of the watch on your wrist, you'll be able to see how much extra slack you have on each side.You will want the watch to be comfortable.
Some slack will keep it from pinching you, but the watch will be able to move on your arm with too much slack. , For a watch that is slightly too loose you'll want to remove one link.
If it is much too loose you'll need to remove two or more. , You will want to get a small nail with a long tip and a high quality, precision flat head screwdriver.
The head of the screwdriver will ideally be under 2mm wide.
If you have a jeweler's screwdriver, it would be ideal.
You may also find it helpful to work over a soft, smooth, and clean surface.
A white towel or tee shirt works well.That way if you drop your nail or any of the small parts of the watch they'll be safe and easy to find. , Don't try to remove a link that doesn't have arrows on the underside.
The links with arrows are removable links.You'll notice that the removable links aren't near the edges of the band.
Also, remember that you want the watch to be centered on your wrist, so you'll need to take links from both sides of the band if you are taking more than one out. , You'll see a small hole on one side of the band.
While firmly gripping the watch, tap on the nail head until you see a small peg poke out of the other side of the band.
You will also a niche exposed under the arrow.
If you look closely, one end of the pins is solid and the other has a faint line through it.
You want to tap the solid side.
When tapping the solid side you should only need to push it about a quarter of an inch before it slides out. , Gently start sliding the pin down.The pin will usually drop out easily, but if it does not you can use needle-nosed pliers to withdraw it.
Catch the pin and gently remove the link if it does not fall off on its own. ,, Carefully align the remaining links.
Once the links are aligned, reinsert the pin to close the loop of the band.If you were going to be removing multiple links, proceed with a link from the other side of the watch band. , Try on your watch! If it is still too loose, remove another link.
If it is too tight, replace a link.
Congratulations.
You are now looking sharp with a properly sized Casio on your wrist.
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