Can you tell me how to remove a few links from my watch bracelet? I dont want to have to pay to get this done
2006-11-21 23:21:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
I think it's round about £6.00 to have links removed, but, saying that, if you still have the receipt, take it back to the shop you bought it from and they might do it for free.
2006-11-21 23:24:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My watch is a Tag Heuer and the strap looked like it had been designed for a lumberjack's wrist LOL! I needed three links removed. Whilst I can normally suss out such a problem this was so well made that it had hidden spring clips within the link that had to be removed with a specialist tool. I would suggest going to a market jeweller. They'd do the job for you for next to nothing - and besides - always ask for an estimate first. Honestly you would be surprised at how many market stall jewellers would do this kind of job for free.
Hope that helps.
2006-11-22 07:27:10 · answer #2 · answered by Kezzi T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you know what your doing (which obviously you dont) it can be very complex needing certain tools to displace the links and replace them to a perfect fit. you would do best to go along to a few jewlers and ask how much they would charge for this, if it's under 12 months old take it too the jewler purchased from and if they are good they will do this for free best of luck
2006-11-22 07:32:33 · answer #3 · answered by paulaflory 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have exactly the same problem and although I consider myself fairly handy in 'minor engineering', I couldn't find a way of doing it without totally wrecking the bracelet.
(It does depend on the designof the links)
2006-11-22 07:24:43 · answer #4 · answered by migdalski 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had this done at a jewers recently, it didn't cost much, about £4 i think. Ask for a quote and ask around to get the cheapest deal.
2006-11-22 07:24:28 · answer #5 · answered by jg655 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you take it back to where you got it, they will do it for free. Failing that, take it to any reputable jeweller or even argos and you'll find people who can do it for pennies.
2006-11-22 07:54:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you have a metal strap, you need a precision screwdriver set. If you don't have one, buy one. They are too useful (like now).
Later....
2006-11-22 07:25:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
think you might have to, it's not that expensive, go round a few jewellers, if not try getting to a market, where it might be cheaper
2006-11-22 07:23:48 · answer #8 · answered by redsticks34 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That all depends on the type of strap you have.
2006-11-22 07:23:37 · answer #9 · answered by Polo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think u will be better off throwing away the whole lot
2006-11-22 07:52:38 · answer #10 · answered by KOOL 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋