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I have a new Carrie Hughes digital watch.  It really looks nice but the watch band is too small.  How can I increase the size.  I can't find a replacement watch band.  I would like to find links to put in the band but as yet I have not been able to find either.  What can I do to increase the size?

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It depends on the type of band of your watch, but as you mentioned links I'm assuming it's a bracelet. If so, and if you need it only a bit larger, there are clasp extenders that might help you.

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One wonders about the (fashion or not) watch owners that find this forum looking for a quick solution, now let aside the good manners of introducing oneself, but posting a picture is that too much work?

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DavidMasters Watch Enthusiast

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Go to an auction site and see if anyone has an old or broken watch like yours. You may be able to get links from the band and have a jeweler add the links for you. Good luck.

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Hi, The model No is stated somewhere on the watch and starts with CH, like CH**** , this will simplify your internet search.

So far as I know, they are very inexpensive watches, I doublt if anyone bothers with parts. Have you considered fiţting a leather strap?

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