How Do You Adjust Wristbands On Elgin Watches?
When you buy a new Elgin watch, it’s important to get it sized correctly to avoid slippage and discomfort. If the watch has a linked band, links on the band can be added or removed to make the watch looser or tighter. It’s possible to take the watch to a professional jeweler to get this done, or you can do it yourself if you have the correct tools. You will save money in labor costs if you alter the size of the band yourself. Try on the watch to see if it’s too loose or tight on your wrist. Optimally, the watch should be able to move about a quarter of an inch up and down. However, it shouldn’t be able to spin around your wrist completely. Squeeze both sides of the watchband together by grasping the area close to the clasp. Count the number of links that need to removed or added. Find the holes located on the sides of the link pieces. Inside of these holes are pins. Remove or add links closest to the clasp first and work your way up the band. As you go further toward the face of the wa
