Imagine the situation: you bought or received a very beautiful thing as a gift - a wristwatch or a wicker bracelet. And so, you put the thing on your hand, and you are immediately overwhelmed with disappointment - the watch or bracelet turns out to be too big for your wrist.
However, you shouldn’t immediately look for a place on the shelf or think about who to give this wonderful thing to, because your problem is completely solvable.
Removing links from a watch using a long, sharp object
Necessary materials:
- a long sharp object (for example, a nail or an awl);
- pliers;
- small hammer;
- box for watch parts.
First you need to understand which links you want to remove from the watch. To do this, put the watch on your hand without fastening it, but only squeezing the two parts of the strap with your fingers, and then count how much of it is left hanging freely.
IMPORTANT! Try to measure the same amount on each side so that when you remove the links, the clasp will be positioned exactly in the middle of your wrist.Also, try not to measure more, since removing another link will be easier than putting it back.
Before removing the links, you must separate the bracelet, watch and clasp. To do this, use a long, sharp object to push out the pins on both sides of the fastener.
Next, having determined which segment you are going to remove, in the same way, using a long sharp object, push out the rod a few millimeters in the direction of the arrows indicated at the bottom of the link, then remove the rod with your fingers or pliers. Do this procedure with all the parts you plan to remove.
NOTE! It is best to put the parts in a separate box or other container so as not to lose them. Also, if your watch has small tips located in the center of the connection of the segments, make sure that they do not accidentally bounce off or get lost.
When all unnecessary links have been removed, you can begin to connect the bracelet parts. To do this, you need to do everything in reverse order: if necessary, return the tips to the center of the links, then carefully drive the rods in with a hammer. When the work with the links is finished, connect the bracelet with the watch and try it on - if the watch fits your wrist perfectly, you have achieved the desired result. Otherwise, remove one or more unnecessary links, following the instructions above.
ADVICE! Do not rush to throw away parts that turn out to be unnecessary. It is possible that you may need them in the future.
Removing links from a watch using a screwdriver
You will need:
- screwdriver 1 mm;
- tweezers or pliers;
- box for parts.
This method is extremely simple. 
First, as in the point above, you need to count the unnecessary parts. Then place the watch on its side and look for the screw in the link that secures it. After inserting the screwdriver, continue turning it counterclockwise until you feel the screw come free. After that, remove it using pliers or tweezers. Next, all that remains is to remove the link, and then do the same procedure with the remaining unnecessary segments.
Finally, fasten the bracelet together using the screws and screwdriver removed from the links.
IMPORTANT! Try to remove the link above a special tray or box for parts, so that none of them are lost in the future.
How to shorten a stretch bracelet
First, repeat the action from the previous paragraph - measure the number of unnecessary parts, preferably adding one more to it, and then start removing.
Having counted the required number of parts, bend the part of the upper torsion brackets that is superfluous, then, turning the bracelet over, remove the lower torsion brackets. Then pull out the section you don't need. The last step is to reconnect the bracelet, which requires simultaneously connecting the staples on both sides of the bracelet.
How to shorten a woven bracelet
The easiest way to make a braided bracelet smaller is to unravel it and re-fasten the end, then trim off any excess loose thread or cord. Try not to overdo it, however, if you still unravel too much, look at the instructions on the Internet and add the missing part. If the weaving turns out to be too complex, supplement the missing part with small details, for example, suitable beads or seed beads.
Conclusion
No matter how confident you are in your knowledge and abilities, try to follow the instructions when removing unnecessary parts. This way you can definitely do everything right and enjoy your favorite accessory for a long time.
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