There are plenty of stores that will remove watch links. Watch repair stores are your best bet, but most jewelry stores and even key-cutting places will offer the service.
If you want to get watch links removed for free, here are some places that normally don’t charge:
- JCPenney.
- Macy’s.
- Kohl’s.
- Nordstrom.
- Dillard’s.
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Where can I get a link taken out of my watch?
Method 1: By using a pin pusher
- Place the watch on the table with the push pins facing up.
- Insert the pin pusher into the hole and push the pin firmly.
- Once you’ve pushed the pin enough, it will pop out. Use pliers to remove it together with the link.
- Repeat the steps until you’ve removed the number of desired links.
Does it cost to get links taken out of a watch?
It will generally cost no more than $10 to remove links from a watch, although if you take it to the store you bought it from, they may do it free of charge.
Does Walmart remove watch links?
Yes! While Walmart will not remove watch links for you in-store anymore, it does sell watchmaker toolkits that will allow you to remove the links from your watch at home.You can purchase Walmart’s watch repair toolkits in-store and online, and you can buy kits from third parties on the Walmart website, too.
How long does it take to get watch links removed?
To remove one or multiple links from your watch, all you will need is a small screwdriver, and a well-lit area to work. This tutorial contains 5 steps and will take less than 15 minutes to complete if done correctly. Note: choose a surface to work on that won’t scratch or damage your watch.
What tools do I need to remove watch links?
Things You’ll Need
- Spring bar removing tool, or pin pusher.
- 1mm screwdriver.
- Needle nose pliers (smooth jawed)
- A small hammer.
- A parts tray.
- Flexible tape measure.
- Magnifying glass (optional)
Will fossil remove links for free?
They will remove the links for you for free.
What is a tang buckle?
Tang buckles are designed as classic belt buckles with a metal loop and pin. The tail end of the strap has holes in small increments, the strap is then threaded through the buckle and the pin is pushed through the corresponding hole for a good fit.
What is a butterfly clasp on a watch?
A butterfly-style clasp can be found on metal bracelets or deployants. Rather than three pieces of similar length which fold over each other and close at one end, a butterfly has a longer piece and two shorter pieces that close in the middle.
Will the Fossil store remove links?
Fossil suggests visiting a Fossil store or jeweler to have a professional remove the links, but the task is quite straightforward, and it’s certainly possible to do it yourself at home.
Do watches come with extra links?
There is a limited quantity of links; therefore, availability cannot be guaranteed. Each link adds approximately ½ an inch to the watch bracelet. The pins required to attach the links together will be included.You can take your watch to a Fossil store or any reputable jeweler to have the links added to your watch.