Wednesday, February 15, 2012

How to Adjust the Bracelet on a Fossil Watch Model AM4172

Take care when adjusting your watch bracelet so you don't bend the pins.The bracelet of your Fossil watch can be shortened or lengthened to your wrist size. This process involves adding or removing metal links secured by pins. Most watches are sold with larger bracelets than necessary; you will likely need to remove link...



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Removing the Pieces of a Steel Linked Watch

Removing steel links in a watch band customizes the fit.Metal watch band links often require adjustment, especially if the watch is brand new and has yet to be fitted. Fortunately, specialized watch band pin pusher tools exist to accurately remove the pins, without damage to the surrounding links. By rem...



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How to Make a Paracord Watch Strap With a Shackle

Strong and durable, paracord can be woven into a decorative, practical watchband.A stylish and unique twist on the paracord survival bracelet, the paracord watchband serves a dual purpose by combining an essential survival tool with the invaluable functions of a timepiece. Woven into an ornate cobra stitch pattern and fitted with...



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How to Open a Citizen Watch With Six Notches

Case-back openers are used to remove the backs of watch cases.Many watch cases have six or eight notches on the back. Citizen watches are no different.The purpose of the notches is to allow gripping points for a case-back opening tool, which latches into the grooves to prevent slippage. Proper case-back removal...



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How to Remove a Fossil Watch From a Leather Band

Fossil watch bands are secured to the main watch casing with spring bars. A spring bar is a telescopic bar that retracts into itself when pressure is applied to it. You need to disengage the spring bar from the watch casing in order to remove a leath...



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Removing the Back From a Timex Indiglo Watch

Removing the back from the Timex Indiglo watch is not difficult and can be done in just a few minutes with an adjustable case wrench. Occasionally, the back needs to be removed from the watch to replace a battery that has worn out. The battery of the...



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How to Remove Scuff on Leather Watch Strap

Don't live with a scuff on your watch strap.Leather is so popular that it is used in furniture, clothing, shoes and even accessories, such as watch straps. It will last for many years with the proper care. However, certain things may be unavoidable such as a scuff on your leather from bumping...



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