Before seeing this video I removed one pin and then I on my second pin I saw that little sleeve fall out. The first was nowhere to be found. After 20 minutes on the floor with a flashlight I found it! This video really helped me to know the best procedure to finish the job thanks!
Oh my goodness! Thank you SO much for this video, Greg. My daughter bought me a beautiful (and expensive) watch for my birthday with a titanium band. I bought a little kit to help me resize it. I thought I had it going on until it fell off my wrist today at work. I was terrified that I'd broken it. I found your video and thanks to you I learned about the itty bitty little sleeve that obviously fell out when I did mine. Believe it or not, I actually found both sleeves. I used a straight pin to drop them back in and then put the pin. Now I can wear my watch with the confidence that it won't fall off. Thank you a million times over for this!
I just purchased the new G-Shock “Virtual Armor” watch with a titanium bracelet with pins and those teeny tiny collars. Your video was immensely helpful to me in resizing my bracelet. Thank you so much!
I just successfully removed a total of 4 links from my recently purchased Casio PRW-2500T. I wanted a titanium banded watch and finally scored a great deal at a local big box store. I was always uncertain about getting a watch with anything other than a resin band because of the need to adjust them to my somewhat smaller wrist size. However, I'm happy to report I had great success. Following the great advise from Greg Anderson, I was able to do the entire job using the same tool as show in his video. I would suggest placing the watch on a nice wash cloth which helps protect the watch as well as the tiny collar that may slip out. Don't forget to take out just enough links to make it slightly loose and use the micro adjustment located on the clasp. After removing the 4 links, my watch was just a tad loose and moving the micro adjustment in one notch and the fit couldn't be more perfect. Thanks so much for this video and making this task possible for all.
Hey thanks so much, I managed to follow within secs, after having my new watch for 4 months I Lockdown. I couldn't afford the cost of a watch shop. Also it's been lockdown . Thank you!
Thanks so much Greg for the lesson. Watchmakers frequently call this system for holding metal watch bracelet links together "pin and collar" or Seiko calls it pin and sleeve. It's actually used in a lot of metal bracelets, not just titanium. I figured this one out the hard way a few years ago. Fortunately I caught the watch and band just before they hit the pavement after leaving the jewelers shop. Took it back in and I guess he saw his mistake and made it right. No problem after that. This was a great help to so many watch fans. Thanks again!
I was glad to see that pacparts.com does sell the part which they call a “C Ring” for $2.50 or $3.00 (plus shipping). So it’s not a complete disaster if the part gets lost. But better if you can avoid losing it anyway.
Found this video right after I realized that little locking sleeve went in one place only. Wish I’d found the video sooner but it was nice confirmation that I was doing it correctly. I did of course, not knowing it was in there, lose one in the process but luckily have enough to secure the watch properly. Thanks for the help!
Superb demonstration, thank you for your trouble! For info, the fact the bracelet is titanium has no bearing on the pin and collar link assembly, which can be found in any half decent watch bracelet.
I really want to thank you for this!! I have a new ProTrek, and was about to take a link out of the band. On a hunch I did a search, and found your video...you saved me from a hell of a mess! I most likely wouldn't have even seen that little collar bounce to the floor when I popped the pin and wouldn't have know its importance if I had. Thanks again! (great watch by the way) :-)
I watched another guy’s video in which he explained that when he tried to size the bracelet on his watch he just couldn’t make those pins stay in place. So he gave up and just put a different style of strap on the watch. It was heartbreaking. A major reason to buy the watch is to have that titanium bracelet and he had to give up because he apparently had no idea about the little “sleeves” or collars. Even more sad was the fact that people were watching his video and learning how to give up instead of how to adjust the bracelet. I hope my video has saved others from heartache.
Just got hold of a new Casio 3246 and needed to adjust the length of the titanium bracelet. This video helped solve the problem, which the seller could (or would) not help me with. So - a bunch full of thx!
Thanks for the tip. The problem I'm facing on my m170td is that the bracelet is either too loose or too tight, and there are just two fine tune positions to choose from (compared to three on yours). Shame I can't get a comfortable fit with this otherwise very fine watch.
Cheers Greg, came across your video when I could not understand why the pin slipped through ! I had no idea that minute sleeve was in the link. Now sorted. Many thanks for uploading the video. Ivan Lowestoft UK.
Thank you for this! Like the others, I would have totally messed this up if I didn't watch your video - that little piece fell out exactly as you described and if I hadn't known to put something down to catch it, it would have been gone. Many thanks!
Thanks for the video. I already make a mistake by loosing one of the little collars and wondering why the pin is not stay firmly. And I have to remove two links. But then I started searching if anybody had this problem, and I find your video. I was able to find the collar with a magnet. I have done this operation on a citizen promaster watch, but the pins are different, without this tiny sleeve.
Excellent video sir. I managed to adjust my Casio Oceanus bracelet with the same system by myself. I did it using a sim ejector tool, some pliers and a hammer. Thank you!
This video was so helpful. I just purchased a Casio Edifice and had to add a link, it was a used watch, and I've never worked with these 2 piece pins. This was a very helpful video.
Oh my goodness thank you soooooo much for sharing this knowledge with me Greg, I did this "simple"?? job yesterday on my new Casio 5161 and wondered what on earth those tiny bits were that was left on my tinkering mat and then an hour or two later why on earth were the pins I had just put back kept falling out ????? Now thanks to you I now know and you have saved me getting ripped off by not having to go into town to get the jeweller to fix it for me (lucky I noticed those mini bits and didn't sweep them up, I am now a very happy bunny. Thanks a million again and much greeting to you from across the pond. DaveC 😀👍
Thanks for the video Greg! Very helpful for sure... I just purchased the 50T and since I watched this video (and also your prw-50 review) the day it arrived, I was able to unpackage, setup/synch the watch, adjust the bracelet, and enjoy wearing it immediately! Keep up the content thanks from Tennessee 👍
Very informative and concise video on resizing a titanium bracelet. Today I received a G-SHOCK MR-G as an engagement present and up until now all of my metal G-SHOCKS have been stainless steel, so I was very familiar with resizing bracelets that use spring bars, and the titanium bracelet with pin and collar was new to me. I even have that tool you mention lying around somewhere to make the job a little easier. Thanks
ok wow, for years i've done it backwards successfully, I always took it as arrow direction was in not out. I have no idea how I did that... But that tiny bit caught me off guard on this one. thanks!
A couple months ago I bought a Casio Lineage with titanium bracelet. I had a difficult time adjusting the band - wish I had seen your video first. Casio does not put any instructions in the manual for adjusting the band.
Seems that this pin and sleeve/collar is not only for Ti bracelets, but also for the SS ones. Other than this, I've already done the "deed" and dropped the first two of these collars on the carpet a few days ago. Luckily, I've realized in the moment that something wasn't properly engaging when I was trying to put the brace back together and I've noticed I was missing these little pieces, thus I looked for them on the carpet and there they were, barely visible. So small and easy to lose if you're not aware of them in advance.
Ti is known for toughness. it cannot be made as hard as steel. Thanks for the tips. Ii lost the sleeve shortening a Citizen, and it's been a pain since. Jewelers use a very small hammer to reset the pins.
I was able to find replacement sleeves (or collars) for this Casio bracelet at Pacparts.com where they call them C-rings. They are $2.75 plus tax and shipping. it’s better if I can avoid losing the C-rings (so far so good) but as long as I can get a replacement I don’t have to panic too much.
@@GoodTimekeeper Thatk you, once more. Due to your advice, I was able to retain all the collars, and successfully adjust the bracelet. Now if I can just get it to receive the "atomic" signal. I have added a straight pin to my watch servoce kit.
good vid. thanks. do u know 4 sure what are the sizes of those pins and sleeves? mostly diameters. what's the pin diameter Casio's using? and what's the sleeve outer diameter (aka link hole diameter)? there r so many different brands and kinds which vary by 1/100 mm and i might run out of 'reserve' pins (i also adjusted my band) because looks like pins start failing (after simple corrosion) after 15 yrs of wearing the watch.
Did it on my Omega, but did not have that inside at all, only screws. Recently I got the Casio PRW-73X with one of those silly rubber bands. Thinking of getting a Metal band, Titanium ? so expensive 😢
I'm gonna stick with the regular resin. These metal bracelets constant pull my hair out, and it's annoying. Plus they never really fit. They seem to be either too loose or too tight.
Many years ago it seemed like the resin watch bands would easily crack after a couple of years of use, so I started to prefer metal bracelets rather than buying new bands that often. The resin bands are a lot better now than they used to be. I know what you mean about the metal bracelets not always fitting right. Sometimes my wrist seems to change it’s size when I’m feeling hot or cold! But I still like my metal bracelets on certain watches.
Hi! I just got a new Protrek to replace my old one, bith with Titanium bands. The strap in the new one is a bit too tight after removing 3 links, with the buckle hole adjustment to its longest. If I add a link and take the buckle adjustment to the shortest of the 3 holes, the strap is too loose. It seems all links are the same length as measured with a vernier caliper. What should I do? Thanks!
I bought a used Protrek that is missing 2 collars and the pins slide out while wearing it. What would be the best replacement for those collars? Thank you.
Pacparts.com has them. They call them C-rings and they are $2.75 each. Worth the price to save the bracelet, I would say, but it is still hard to imagine paying that much for such a small piece of metal. www.pacparts.com/part.cfm?sku=91087917489
Here’s their list of available parts for one of my ProTrek watches with a titanium bracelet. www.pacparts.com/model.cfm?mfg=Casio&model_id=PRW2500T%2D7&row_start=1&src_model_id=prw-2500&action=list_part
@@GoodTimekeeper Thank you for replying. I am from the Philippines and Pacparts would charge me an arm and a leg for shipping costs for a 2 dollar part. If I have the time, I may have to visit a local jeweller and see what he can do about this. Again thank you and stay safe. :)
Many thanks for this Greg, excellent video, just got my PRW-2500T-7ER today, reckon a couple of links too large. Spotted the directional arrows, but trying to push out the pins (and without knowing about that sleeve!) bent any safety-pin I used. Thought there's >got< to be a better/safer way to do this, spotted your video - perfect ! Have sourced an all-in-1 kit (has the bits at end of your video) from a certain auction site :-) and can now proceed confidently. Thanks again & stay safe :-)
Before seeing this video I removed one pin and then I on my second pin I saw that little sleeve fall out. The first was nowhere to be found. After 20 minutes on the floor with a flashlight I found it! This video really helped me to know the best procedure to finish the job thanks!
Oh my goodness! Thank you SO much for this video, Greg. My daughter bought me a beautiful (and expensive) watch for my birthday with a titanium band. I bought a little kit to help me resize it. I thought I had it going on until it fell off my wrist today at work. I was terrified that I'd broken it. I found your video and thanks to you I learned about the itty bitty little sleeve that obviously fell out when I did mine. Believe it or not, I actually found both sleeves. I used a straight pin to drop them back in and then put the pin. Now I can wear my watch with the confidence that it won't fall off. Thank you a million times over for this!
You just saved my life, thank you
I just purchased the new G-Shock “Virtual Armor” watch with a titanium bracelet with pins and those teeny tiny collars. Your video was immensely helpful to me in resizing my bracelet. Thank you so much!
I just successfully removed a total of 4 links from my recently purchased Casio PRW-2500T. I wanted a titanium banded watch and finally scored a great deal at a local big box store. I was always uncertain about getting a watch with anything other than a resin band because of the need to adjust them to my somewhat smaller wrist size. However, I'm happy to report I had great success. Following the great advise from Greg Anderson, I was able to do the entire job using the same tool as show in his video. I would suggest placing the watch on a nice wash cloth which helps protect the watch as well as the tiny collar that may slip out. Don't forget to take out just enough links to make it slightly loose and use the micro adjustment located on the clasp. After removing the 4 links, my watch was just a tad loose and moving the micro adjustment in one notch and the fit couldn't be more perfect. Thanks so much for this video and making this task possible for all.
Hey thanks so much, I managed to follow within secs, after having my new watch for 4 months I Lockdown. I couldn't afford the cost of a watch shop. Also it's been lockdown . Thank you!
Thanks so much Greg for the lesson. Watchmakers frequently call this system for holding metal watch bracelet links together "pin and collar" or Seiko calls it pin and sleeve. It's actually used in a lot of metal bracelets, not just titanium. I figured this one out the hard way a few years ago. Fortunately I caught the watch and band just before they hit the pavement after leaving the jewelers shop. Took it back in and I guess he saw his mistake and made it right. No problem after that. This was a great help to so many watch fans. Thanks again!
I was glad to see that pacparts.com does sell the part which they call a “C Ring” for $2.50 or $3.00 (plus shipping). So it’s not a complete disaster if the part gets lost. But better if you can avoid losing it anyway.
This was quite helpful. I did with a sewing pin, thumb tack, and needle nose pliers. Thanks for the attention to detail.
Found this video right after I realized that little locking sleeve went in one place only. Wish I’d found the video sooner but it was nice confirmation that I was doing it correctly. I did of course, not knowing it was in there, lose one in the process but luckily have enough to secure the watch properly. Thanks for the help!
Superb demonstration, thank you for your trouble!
For info, the fact the bracelet is titanium has no bearing on the pin and collar link assembly, which can be found in any half decent watch bracelet.
I really want to thank you for this!! I have a new ProTrek, and was about to take a link out of the band. On a hunch I did a search, and found your video...you saved me from a hell of a mess! I most likely wouldn't have even seen that little collar bounce to the floor when I popped the pin and wouldn't have know its importance if I had. Thanks again! (great watch by the way) :-)
I watched another guy’s video in which he explained that when he tried to size the bracelet on his watch he just couldn’t make those pins stay in place. So he gave up and just put a different style of strap on the watch. It was heartbreaking. A major reason to buy the watch is to have that titanium bracelet and he had to give up because he apparently had no idea about the little “sleeves” or collars. Even more sad was the fact that people were watching his video and learning how to give up instead of how to adjust the bracelet. I hope my video has saved others from heartache.
Excellent paced video, brilliantly explained and filmed. Cheers
Just got hold of a new Casio 3246 and needed to adjust the length of the titanium bracelet. This video helped solve the problem, which the seller could (or would) not help me with. So - a bunch full of thx!
Thanks for the tip. The problem I'm facing on my m170td is that the bracelet is either too loose or too tight, and there are just two fine tune positions to choose from (compared to three on yours). Shame I can't get a comfortable fit with this otherwise very fine watch.
Good to have found those instructions before my new Prg-110t-7vdr arrives... Thank you!
Cheers Greg, came across your video when I could not understand why the pin slipped through !
I had no idea that minute sleeve was in the link. Now sorted. Many thanks for uploading the video. Ivan Lowestoft UK.
This is the first time I adjusted a watch band. This was a great help.
Thank you for this! Like the others, I would have totally messed this up if I didn't watch your video - that little piece fell out exactly as you described and if I hadn't known to put something down to catch it, it would have been gone. Many thanks!
Thanks for the video. I already make a mistake by loosing one of the little collars and wondering why the pin is not stay firmly. And I have to remove two links. But then I started searching if anybody had this problem, and I find your video. I was able to find the collar with a magnet. I have done this operation on a citizen promaster watch, but the pins are different, without this tiny sleeve.
Thank You! Solved modifying my new Casio Steel Band. The sleeves were something new to me. Thanks again.
I can't thank you enough Sir. Buy it from your review and do not have any regret. Can't do this process without your instruction.
Excellent video sir. I managed to adjust my Casio Oceanus bracelet with the same system by myself. I did it using a sim ejector tool, some pliers and a hammer. Thank you!
This video was so helpful. I just purchased a Casio Edifice and had to add a link, it was a used watch, and I've never worked with these 2 piece pins. This was a very helpful video.
Thank you very much Sir. It helped me fix my Casio Protrek.
Prayers for well being of yourself and family.
I call this a pin and collar system. I had my first experience with this when I had to resize my Orient Triton Neptune Neptune dive watch. Thank you.
Yes, Seiko and Orient are known for using the pin and collar system.
Oh my goodness thank you soooooo much for sharing this knowledge with me Greg, I did this "simple"?? job yesterday on my new Casio 5161 and wondered what on earth those tiny bits were that was left on my tinkering mat and then an hour or two later why on earth were the pins I had just put back kept falling out ?????
Now thanks to you I now know and you have saved me getting ripped off by not having to go into town to get the jeweller to fix it for me (lucky I noticed those mini bits and didn't sweep them up, I am now a very happy bunny.
Thanks a million again and much greeting to you from across the pond. DaveC 😀👍
Thanks for the video Greg! Very helpful for sure... I just purchased the 50T and since I watched this video (and also your prw-50 review) the day it arrived, I was able to unpackage, setup/synch the watch, adjust the bracelet, and enjoy wearing it immediately! Keep up the content thanks from Tennessee 👍
Very informative and concise video on resizing a titanium bracelet. Today I received a G-SHOCK MR-G as an engagement present and up until now all of my metal G-SHOCKS have been stainless steel, so I was very familiar with resizing bracelets that use spring bars, and the titanium bracelet with pin and collar was new to me. I even have that tool you mention lying around somewhere to make the job a little easier. Thanks
Worked great for me! Almost the same for my Casio stainless steel watch band. Thanks a lot!
Just purchased a titanium Citizen watch and thus helped me out a lot. Thank you!
Glad I looked this up before I dove in. Thank you
Superb, you saved me a trip to the jeweller's and £10 thank you
Thank you so much, this also works for the steel versions as well. Broke one sleeve trying to figure it out before I saw your video. :D
I wondered what the small cylinders that dropped onto the cloth were.... Thank you! CASIO use these on the Lineage stainless steel watches also.
Great video. Thank you for you excellent explanation. The titanium bracelet is definitely different than stainless steel.
Thank you so much for this video!! I thought I was losing my mind. The pin just kept falling out and I had no idea why.
Great video! Got a new Protek for Xmas and needed to remove 3 links. I had the tools but just needed the guide. Easy thx to you
just a suggestion, a towel place on your table might stop those lost pieces
So glad I found this! Thank you from The Netherlands!
ok wow, for years i've done it backwards successfully, I always took it as arrow direction was in not out. I have no idea how I did that... But that tiny bit caught me off guard on this one. thanks!
Wow. Thank you so much. I could figure out why my pins wouldn't stay in after I removed 2 links. Now I know.
Yes Sir 👌 amazing resizing the bracelet done by you.
Very informative video, I ended up bending one of my pins. It could have been a lot worse had not watched this video.
I find a fibre glass pencil is good for burnishing any light scratches obtained while adjusting steel or titanium bracelets.
A couple months ago I bought a Casio Lineage with titanium bracelet. I had a difficult time adjusting the band - wish I had seen your video first. Casio does not put any instructions in the manual for adjusting the band.
GRACIAS! Muy instructivo, Greg!!
Thanks for the video. Really helpful. What is the name of that inexpensive blue tool for pushing out the pins?
Thank you, this is super helpful!
Seems that this pin and sleeve/collar is not only for Ti bracelets, but also for the SS ones. Other than this, I've already done the "deed" and dropped the first two of these collars on the carpet a few days ago. Luckily, I've realized in the moment that something wasn't properly engaging when I was trying to put the brace back together and I've noticed I was missing these little pieces, thus I looked for them on the carpet and there they were, barely visible. So small and easy to lose if you're not aware of them in advance.
Thank you! Glad I found your video!
Thank you for this video. You just saved my life.
your video was a YUGE help, thanks a ton.
Thank you again, Greg. 😊
Thanks for this, very helpful
Thanks for the detailed information.
Ti is known for toughness. it cannot be made as hard as steel. Thanks for the tips. Ii lost the sleeve shortening a Citizen, and it's been a pain since. Jewelers use a very small hammer to reset the pins.
I was able to find replacement sleeves (or collars) for this Casio bracelet at Pacparts.com where they call them C-rings. They are $2.75 plus tax and shipping. it’s better if I can avoid losing the C-rings (so far so good) but as long as I can get a replacement I don’t have to panic too much.
@@GoodTimekeeper Thatk you, once more. Due to your advice, I was able to retain all the collars, and successfully adjust the bracelet. Now if I can just get it to receive the "atomic" signal. I have added a straight pin to my watch servoce kit.
RECEIVED RADIO SIGNAL LAST NIGHT. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE SPRING-TEMPERED STEEL SLEEVE WILL HOLD ON TO THE PIN LONGER THAN THE PIN HOLES IN THE TOUGH BUT SOFTER Ti.
Thanks for posting this!
Thanks man, super helpful!
U r a life saver mate
good vid. thanks.
do u know 4 sure what are the sizes of those pins and sleeves? mostly diameters.
what's the pin diameter Casio's using? and what's the sleeve outer diameter (aka link hole diameter)?
there r so many different brands and kinds which vary by 1/100 mm and i might run out of 'reserve' pins (i also adjusted my band) because looks like pins start failing (after simple corrosion) after 15 yrs of wearing the watch.
Thanks! Great video. Very helpful.
Did it on my Omega, but did not have that inside at all, only screws.
Recently I got the Casio PRW-73X with one of those silly rubber bands. Thinking of getting a Metal band, Titanium ? so expensive 😢
Awesome Information 👌 thanks for the help..💪💪💪🇺🇲
❤big help, thank you!
Is it possible to buy from somewhere just a link or two instead of the whole band which cost like a fortune...?
Bai Stavri heya, a bunch on eBay
Отличное видео, всё просто и понятно. Автору спасибо
I just bought the Casio Royale watch and that's a bit big for my wrist. Are there tiny pins in the links on that watch, Greg?
Thank you for the video. It helped a lot!
and Thank You, Great video!!! just what I was looking for!
Amazing. Thank you sir.
Thanks , I did my self 👍🏻
I always prefer pin and collar system compared to screw link one.
Thumbs up, Dude! Thankk You!
Hey Greg thank you buddy thank you for sharing this important video you did well
I'm gonna stick with the regular resin. These metal bracelets constant pull my hair out, and it's annoying. Plus they never really fit. They seem to be either too loose or too tight.
Many years ago it seemed like the resin watch bands would easily crack after a couple of years of use, so I started to prefer metal bracelets rather than buying new bands that often. The resin bands are a lot better now than they used to be. I know what you mean about the metal bracelets not always fitting right. Sometimes my wrist seems to change it’s size when I’m feeling hot or cold! But I still like my metal bracelets on certain watches.
mr timekeeping , is there in this channel The Review of this watch ?
Muchas gracias!
Hi! I just got a new Protrek to replace my old one, bith with Titanium bands. The strap in the new one is a bit too tight after removing 3 links, with the buckle hole adjustment to its longest. If I add a link and take the buckle adjustment to the shortest of the 3 holes, the strap is too loose.
It seems all links are the same length as measured with a vernier caliper.
What should I do? Thanks!
Well, you can either wear it lose, or you could swap in a clasp with more micro-adjusts.
Thank you so much.
I bought a used Protrek that is missing 2 collars and the pins slide out while wearing it. What would be the best replacement for those collars? Thank you.
Pacparts.com has them. They call them C-rings and they are $2.75 each. Worth the price to save the bracelet, I would say, but it is still hard to imagine paying that much for such a small piece of metal.
www.pacparts.com/part.cfm?sku=91087917489
Here’s their list of available parts for one of my ProTrek watches with a titanium bracelet. www.pacparts.com/model.cfm?mfg=Casio&model_id=PRW2500T%2D7&row_start=1&src_model_id=prw-2500&action=list_part
@@GoodTimekeeper Thank you for replying. I am from the Philippines and Pacparts would charge me an arm and a leg for shipping costs for a 2 dollar part. If I have the time, I may have to visit a local jeweller and see what he can do about this. Again thank you and stay safe. :)
thx from Chile
Exactly what I was looking for!! Thank you Greg!
Thanks!
Thank you!!
Many thanks for this Greg, excellent video, just got my PRW-2500T-7ER today, reckon a couple of links too large. Spotted the directional arrows, but trying to push out the pins (and without knowing about that sleeve!) bent any safety-pin I used. Thought there's >got< to be a better/safer way to do this, spotted your video - perfect ! Have sourced an all-in-1 kit (has the bits at end of your video) from a certain auction site :-) and can now proceed confidently. Thanks again & stay safe :-)
Niceee!
Extraordinarily Helpful. thank you so much
Thank you very much!
Thank you!