Adjusting SKMEI Watchband?

[rudy]

Just bought a beautiful but inexpensive SKMEI analog dial watch with a stainless steel link band.  I cannot figure out how to remove a couple of links.  I see arrows that indicate the direction a clip should be removed but do not see any way to do that.  Please help!

[oldhippy]

I'm not say yours is a cheap band but some look as if they can be removed but they are dummy's. If you up load a photo we should be able to help, but the arrows is the way to go, some can be extremely tight to remove.

[Watchtime]

Normally, when the bracelet is adjustable, this should do the trick

 

[Watchtime]

when not screwed, you can use these tools

 

 

[oldhippy]

Never had anything like that in my days. I'm showing my age.

[Watchtime]

age=experience....unbeatable....

[Geo]

I suspect the links will be adjusted by removing small flat plates not pins.  The plates are removed in the same way as pins by driving them out in the direction of the arrows stamped on them.

[jdm]

 

3 hours ago, Watchtime said:

when not screwed, you can use these tools

That is for solid links bracelet. But an economical skmei likely have folded links and plates, like Geo mentioned.

[Johnno]

SKMEI makes some great watches, which are also inexpensive.  They come in nice little metal boxes, and show a great deal of care in their design.  The only problem is those link removals in the stainless (and other) metal bands, as can be seen in the "Men Charm" photo above.  The company in China (no apparent US office) is very non responsive for help.  I will try the suggestion above, since there  are none of the traditional pins used to remove the links.

It is sad that many chinese products seem to have a fatal flaw.  I had a great digital watch, with many features, bells, and whistles, that is until the simple  buckle on the band broke.

[jdm]

1 hour ago, Johnno said:

1 hour ago, Johnno said:

SKMEI makes some great watches, which are also inexpensive.  They come in nice little metal boxes, and show a great deal of care in their design.  The only problem is those link removals in the stainless (and other) metal bands, as can be seen in the "Men Charm" photo above.  The company in China (no apparent US office) is very non responsive for help.  I will try the suggestion above, since there  are none of the traditional pins used to remove the links.

It is sad that many chinese products seem to have a fatal flaw.  I had a great digital watch, with many features, bells, and whistles, that is until the simple  buckle on the band broke.

It is sad that many chinese products seem to have a fatal flaw.  I had a great digital watch, with many features, bells, and whistles, that is until the simple  buckle on the band broke.

Seems to me your demanding way too much for a watch that may cost as little as $15. A Seiko single bracelet link can cost as much, not to mention Swiss brands.

BTW, we have a section here where it's considered polite for new members to introduce themselves.

Edited January 2, 2020 by jdm