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Casio Titanium Bracelet Adjustment 

Greg Anderson - The Good Timekeeper
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If you have a Casio watch with a titanium bracelet (or watch band) and you need to remove links to adjust the fit of the watch on your wrist, then I hope this video will help you. I recently purchased two Casio ProTrek watches with titanium bracelets. The bracelets were almost identical. In each case, when I was removing links, there was a small, metal sleeve which was sitting loosely in one end of each link. If I had lost the metal sleeve from an active link I couldn't put the bracelet back together properly. So please be very careful. Make sure your work space is set up so that small pieces cannot be lost even if they fall out of your grasp.
In this video I'll show you simple ways to remove and replace links using improvised tools and also using an inexpensive tool which was made specifically to work on watch bracelets. The design of these links is often called a pin and collar design. Unfortunately, a lot of guys don’t know about the tiny “collars” that are essential to make the pins stay in place. Please don’t lose those collars!
EDIT: If you had the misfortune of losing one or more of those tiny collars, perhaps PacParts.com will save the day. I think this will get you back to where you want to be... www.pacparts.com/part.cfm?sku...

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@kellyjwebster
@kellyjwebster 3 года назад
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!
@DasPorkwerks
@DasPorkwerks 2 месяца назад
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!
@Cmm4626
@Cmm4626 2 года назад
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!
@kennethgross8079
@kennethgross8079 2 года назад
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!
@cliffmonteiro6606
@cliffmonteiro6606 3 года назад
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!
@johnreagan9845
@johnreagan9845 2 года назад
This was quite helpful. I did with a sewing pin, thumb tack, and needle nose pliers. Thanks for the attention to detail.
@andrewpreuss1981
@andrewpreuss1981 4 года назад
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 👍
@cablegrams
@cablegrams 5 месяцев назад
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.
@davec.4726
@davec.4726 5 месяцев назад
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 😀👍
@agormanco
@agormanco 3 года назад
This is the first time I adjusted a watch band. This was a great help.
@kakayzai19
@kakayzai19 3 года назад
Thank you very much Sir. It helped me fix my Casio Protrek. Prayers for well being of yourself and family.
@lastofmykind8
@lastofmykind8 4 года назад
Just purchased a titanium Citizen watch and thus helped me out a lot. Thank you!
@musicbobo603
@musicbobo603 3 года назад
Excellent paced video, brilliantly explained and filmed. Cheers
@bubo677
@bubo677 2 года назад
Thank You! Solved modifying my new Casio Steel Band. The sleeves were something new to me. Thanks again.
@dragosdrb
@dragosdrb 3 года назад
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!
@cityman5004
@cityman5004 4 года назад
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.
@sonomitch
@sonomitch 4 года назад
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) :-)
@GoodTimekeeper
@GoodTimekeeper 3 года назад
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.
@bertinge5485
@bertinge5485 3 года назад
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!
@mr.k1177
@mr.k1177 3 года назад
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.
@outtabubblegum7034
@outtabubblegum7034 Месяц назад
Good to have found those instructions before my new Prg-110t-7vdr arrives... Thank you!
@HayesTech
@HayesTech 2 года назад
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.
@andrewdziura9768
@andrewdziura9768 Год назад
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
@larrywolken9215
@larrywolken9215 2 года назад
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!
@GoodTimekeeper
@GoodTimekeeper 2 года назад
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.
@williamrizzo1285
@williamrizzo1285 4 года назад
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.
@MarkM58
@MarkM58 4 года назад
Yes, Seiko and Orient are known for using the pin and collar system.
@pieterloogman1839
@pieterloogman1839 3 года назад
So glad I found this! Thank you from The Netherlands!
@fuloplehel
@fuloplehel Год назад
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.
@hardtrance9
@hardtrance9 2 года назад
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
@christienmeier
@christienmeier 4 года назад
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!
@aspiniou
@aspiniou Год назад
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
@hulk1568
@hulk1568 3 года назад
Yes Sir 👌 amazing resizing the bracelet done by you.
@Adam-lw5mr
@Adam-lw5mr Год назад
You just saved my life, thank you
@bigbigdog
@bigbigdog 4 года назад
Thank you for this video. You just saved my life.
@greiggwilliams776
@greiggwilliams776 2 года назад
Glad I looked this up before I dove in. Thank you
@jeffweiner1194
@jeffweiner1194 3 года назад
Great video. Thank you for you excellent explanation. The titanium bracelet is definitely different than stainless steel.
@armisis
@armisis 4 года назад
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!
@NeilsHighLights
@NeilsHighLights 3 года назад
your video was a YUGE help, thanks a ton.
@Berniewojewski
@Berniewojewski 4 года назад
Wow. Thank you so much. I could figure out why my pins wouldn't stay in after I removed 2 links. Now I know.
@JeanV1986
@JeanV1986 2 года назад
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.
@dmytroboiko1
@dmytroboiko1 5 месяцев назад
Thank you, this is super helpful!
@Lost1Byte
@Lost1Byte 9 месяцев назад
Thank you! Glad I found your video!
@sublyme2157
@sublyme2157 Год назад
Thanks man, super helpful!
@tomrinkertbe
@tomrinkertbe 9 месяцев назад
Thanks for posting this!
@basmuller591
@basmuller591 2 года назад
Thanks for this, very helpful
@Discoworx
@Discoworx 9 месяцев назад
Thanks for the detailed information.
@craigsouthern4793
@craigsouthern4793 3 года назад
Superb, you saved me a trip to the jeweller's and £10 thank you
@scottkonop9331
@scottkonop9331 4 года назад
Thank you for the video. It helped a lot!
@cayrick
@cayrick 4 года назад
Thanks! Great video. Very helpful.
@mranjishah
@mranjishah Год назад
U r a life saver mate
@thomaslinton5765
@thomaslinton5765 2 года назад
Thank you again, Greg. 😊
@zosothezephead837
@zosothezephead837 3 года назад
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.
@rodriguezseanr
@rodriguezseanr 2 года назад
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.
@juancarlosotero2011
@juancarlosotero2011 2 года назад
GRACIAS! Muy instructivo, Greg!!
@WilliamMichael1
@WilliamMichael1 3 года назад
and Thank You, Great video!!! just what I was looking for!
@731trident
@731trident Год назад
❤big help, thank you!
@badbadbad307
@badbadbad307 3 года назад
Amazing. Thank you sir.
@joeframo3347
@joeframo3347 3 года назад
Hey Greg thank you buddy thank you for sharing this important video you did well
@Garioch70
@Garioch70 2 года назад
I wondered what the small cylinders that dropped onto the cloth were.... Thank you! CASIO use these on the Lineage stainless steel watches also.
@em9sphere
@em9sphere 3 года назад
Thank you so much.
@UncleAron
@UncleAron 3 года назад
Exactly what I was looking for!! Thank you Greg!
@runningriverbushcraft
@runningriverbushcraft Год назад
Awesome Information 👌 thanks for the help..💪💪💪🇺🇲
@gregory1662
@gregory1662 2 года назад
Thank you very much!
@RC-hx1zf
@RC-hx1zf 4 года назад
Отличное видео, всё просто и понятно. Автору спасибо
@JunaidBedford
@JunaidBedford 23 дня назад
Thanks for the video. Really helpful. What is the name of that inexpensive blue tool for pushing out the pins?
@basilio786
@basilio786 Год назад
Thank you!
@sulmanshah
@sulmanshah 3 года назад
Very informative video, I ended up bending one of my pins. It could have been a lot worse had not watched this video.
@gregrandolph2845
@gregrandolph2845 4 года назад
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.
@tjwiltube
@tjwiltube 2 года назад
Thumbs up, Dude! Thankk You!
@Zeriod101
@Zeriod101 4 года назад
I find a fibre glass pencil is good for burnishing any light scratches obtained while adjusting steel or titanium bracelets.
@claudiohult2991
@claudiohult2991 3 года назад
Muchas gracias!
@_Per_Aspera_Ad_Astra_
@_Per_Aspera_Ad_Astra_ 6 месяцев назад
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 😢
@unam1970able
@unam1970able Год назад
Thanks , I did my self 👍🏻
@robertahaakjr
@robertahaakjr Год назад
Thanks!
@manishpurohit1117
@manishpurohit1117 3 года назад
Thank you!!
@Costinmusca
@Costinmusca 8 месяцев назад
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.
@sigung01
@sigung01 Год назад
Extraordinarily Helpful. thank you so much
@cerealfibre6938
@cerealfibre6938 6 месяцев назад
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?
@asiltda
@asiltda 4 года назад
thx from Chile
@cMonsalveAdm
@cMonsalveAdm 4 года назад
mr timekeeping , is there in this channel The Review of this watch ?
@WilliamMichael1
@WilliamMichael1 3 года назад
just a suggestion, a towel place on your table might stop those lost pieces
@thomaslinton5765
@thomaslinton5765 2 года назад
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.
@GoodTimekeeper
@GoodTimekeeper 2 года назад
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.
@thomaslinton5765
@thomaslinton5765 2 года назад
@@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.
@thomaslinton5765
@thomaslinton5765 2 года назад
RECEIVED RADIO SIGNAL LAST NIGHT. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@thomaslinton5765
@thomaslinton5765 2 года назад
THE SPRING-TEMPERED STEEL SLEEVE WILL HOLD ON TO THE PIN LONGER THAN THE PIN HOLES IN THE TOUGH BUT SOFTER Ti.
@baistavri344
@baistavri344 4 года назад
Is it possible to buy from somewhere just a link or two instead of the whole band which cost like a fortune...?
@SidorenkoAaron
@SidorenkoAaron 4 года назад
Bai Stavri heya, a bunch on eBay
@therealdaniboi
@therealdaniboi 2 года назад
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.
@GoodTimekeeper
@GoodTimekeeper 2 года назад
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
@GoodTimekeeper
@GoodTimekeeper 2 года назад
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
@therealdaniboi
@therealdaniboi 2 года назад
@@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. :)
@WilliamMataragia
@WilliamMataragia 3 года назад
Niceee!
@b.i.g.brothersinguitars249
@b.i.g.brothersinguitars249 3 года назад
So Thank you man!!!! but I lost two of them so I'm still pissed off.
@meowianoverlord4854
@meowianoverlord4854 4 года назад
I always prefer pin and collar system compared to screw link one.
@vBDKv
@vBDKv 4 года назад
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.
@GoodTimekeeper
@GoodTimekeeper 4 года назад
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.
@George-tf9lh
@George-tf9lh 2 года назад
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 :-)
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