I have an older Speidel watchband which used to belong to my late father-in-law. I love it, but over the years it had gotten quite loose. I was getting sick and tired of my watch floating around my wrist, so after coming across this video I decided to give it a go and remove a couple of links. I did it and now my watch fits snugly but comfortably. Thank you for this video, is a great guide on how to do this!
Thank you for this video! It was the most helpful video I found on youtube in assisting me through the link adjustment process for expansion bands (as a first timer).
About three weeks ago I worked out with great difficulty how to get the job done. Today YT suggested your video for the first time. You have beautifully depicted what I unfortunately did not know at the time.
I bought a new watch for my teeny tiny mother and didn’t want to wait for a jeweler to shorten the band for her wrist. This worked!! I used my jewelry-making tools and had it done in about half hour. It’s a fiddly job for sure. Less time than it would take to drive to the shop. Thank you!!!
It is a ridiculously tough job, the only reason I even attempted it was my grandfather removed a link when I was a kid. When I got into it I realized the amazing skill of my grandfather. Having those pens jump across the room, I wouldn’t just jump into that job again👍
Thank you so much. Local jeweller wouldn't touch my watchband but suggested I watch a video on TH-cam and do it myself. Took a while but got it done. Thanks again.
That was very helpful. This is way more work that I want to attempt on my Grandpa's old watch, so I've placed the band aside, safely, and I'm just ordering a leather one. I'd hate to loose a pin or something on a 60+ year old watch. The old band is too large for me. Thank you for the upload 😊
I shortened my band, it was a bit of a pain to do. I was dreading it having done it years ago on my Seiko band. I remember that. Thank you for your how to video.
This is not the proper way to do this. This is how you end up with damaged and warped caps. You should bend back the small tabs BETWEEN the links, not on the ends. This is in the official Spiedel instructions. If you want a copy let me know.
I just resized mine in my work truck with a pair of wire cutters and a 3lb sledgehammer. Thanks for the video. You’re a hero.
I have an older Speidel watchband which used to belong to my late father-in-law. I love it, but over the years it had gotten quite loose. I was getting sick and tired of my watch floating around my wrist, so after coming across this video I decided to give it a go and remove a couple of links. I did it and now my watch fits snugly but comfortably. Thank you for this video, is a great guide on how to do this!
After a 20 minute struggle with using another video, you told me to close one half before attempting to insert the second staple. Thank you.
Thank you for this video! It was the most helpful video I found on youtube in assisting me through the link adjustment process for expansion bands (as a first timer).
About three weeks ago I worked out with great difficulty how to get the job done. Today YT suggested your video for the first time. You have beautifully depicted what I unfortunately did not know at the time.
I bought a new watch for my teeny tiny mother and didn’t want to wait for a jeweler to shorten the band for her wrist. This worked!! I used my jewelry-making tools and had it done in about half hour. It’s a fiddly job for sure. Less time than it would take to drive to the shop. Thank you!!!
Took me nearly an hour - accompanied by a lot of bad language - but I did it ... couldn't have done it without you - many thanks indeed.
It is a ridiculously tough job, the only reason I even attempted it was my grandfather removed a link when I was a kid. When I got into it I realized the amazing skill of my grandfather. Having those pens jump across the room, I wouldn’t just jump into that job again👍
These links told me to a dark place
Thank you so much. Local jeweller wouldn't touch my watchband but suggested I watch a video on TH-cam and do it myself. Took a while but got it done. Thanks again.
Your local jeweler needs to find another line of work.
Thanks for the help. The last pin was hard to get in. I may have done mine slightly different, but it looks and fits great. Took about 20 minutes.
Thank you for this video! This was really helpful. To those trying this: have patience!!
That was very helpful. This is way more work that I want to attempt on my Grandpa's old watch, so I've placed the band aside, safely, and I'm just ordering a leather one. I'd hate to loose a pin or something on a 60+ year old watch. The old band is too large for me. Thank you for the upload 😊
Thanks. Very helpful. Saved me from breaking down to buy a new, smaller one off eBay.
Wow,, very straight forward, no bull trying to impress, simple. Thank you. No one could have explained better. 😊
I shortened my band, it was a bit of a pain to do. I was dreading it having done it years ago on my Seiko band. I remember that. Thank you for your how to video.
Thanks for making this video! Wow, what a tedious process...
Thank you this was the first time I worked on a watch and this was really helpful
This is one of the hardest tasks I've done in my life. Have your patience ready.
Thank you for this video! This helped me save my Grandfather's watch, after loosing him, this thing means the world to me ❤
Super helpful, i was recently given my great grandpas watch like this that's a bit too big, definitely going to use this video while I'm adjusting it
nice tutorial !
Thanks for your video. ❤
My band is a little tight on my wrist: is it possible to add links via this same process?
It's the same procedure, but instead of removing links, you're adding them. Twist-o-flex bands also come in extra long lengths.
Your channel is awesome
Dirty fingernails, mechanics tools,fuckit and done. 🧐
I am inspired,thank you.💪🏻
Thanks very much.
Thanks!
Thank you.
Sprydel ,
Never heard of them?
There used to be commercials for Twist-o-flex bands. I've worn them for years and love them.
Me neither. I *have* heard of a watch company called Speidel.
Maybe get some Lava for those ECU fingers…
Thankyou
This is not the proper way to do this. This is how you end up with damaged and warped caps. You should bend back the small tabs BETWEEN the links, not on the ends. This is in the official Spiedel instructions. If you want a copy let me know.
these look so complex.
What’s all the shaking?
Coming off a bender…..