How to Resize a Metal Watch Band with Cotter Pins Using a Push Pin Tool and Band Holder

Resizing a metal watch band with cotter pins may seem like a daunting task, but if you have the right tools it's super easy. Here's how to adjust a cotter pin watch band with a push pin tool and band holder.

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00:00 Introducing Tyrus Cabrera of Nixon Service Center
00:10 Step #1: Try the watch on and see how many links to adjust
00:22 Where to find additional links for Nixon watches
00:50 About the arrow on the backs of watch links
00:59 Step #2: Find the arrows and place in band holder
01:05 Step #3: Tap out the link pin
01:23 Step #4: Open up watch bracelet by tapping out link pin
02:05 Step #5: Connect the new link to the watch bracelet
03:26 Step #6: Close/reconnect watch bracelet
03:51 Step #7: Inspect band and check fit
04:04 How watches should fit
04:20 Contact Nixon customer service for help

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