How do i adjust the steel band on guess watches?

Question

I recently received a Guess 'Steel Hype' Watch from a friend. It's brand new but the steel band needs to be adjusted to fit my wrist. Anyone know how i can do this?

How much do they usually charge for service?

Answer 1

There should be adjustment holes on the clasp part. Carefully remove one of the pins from those holes and put it into another hole making it smaller. Usually that is all you need, but if that doesn't make it small enough then there are screws instead of pins on some of the links. Remove one link at a time, alternating sides until it fits. You may have to readjust the clasp setting. Or take it to a Jeweler. I used to work in a Jewelry Dept., where I did watch adjustments, setting them, and changing the batteries. If you go to a Jeweler, expect $5-$15 depending on your area. If you are nice to them sometimes they will do it for free for you, especially if they aren't busy.

Answer 2

Invicta Watch Band Adjustment

Answer 3

Invicta Watch Band Link Removal

Answer 4

You might be better off getting a crocodile or leather band at a watch repair shop or a jeweler. Might be more cost effective and give you a nicer, more luxurious look. Try ebay for a better deal. Make sure to look for the identical band. Measure at the lugs to see which size it is in mm. Hope this helps. Manufacturers are known to ask large sums of money for their bands. I would suggest just getting an aftermarket one or finding the identical band on ebay.

Answer 5

If it's too big, take it to your local jeweler to take off a couple of links. If it's too small, I guess I would just change the band to a "long" band or to a leather band. If you don't change it, it'll drive you nuts!

Answer 6

You will need to have a few of the links of the band taken out. This can be done at pretty much any jewelry shop.