To adjust the stainless steel bracelet of your G-SHOCK GM-B2100, follow this step-by-step guide. This process involves removing or adding links to achieve the desired fit. For a visual demonstration, refer to the video tutorial below.
🛠️ Tools You’ll Need
- Spring bar tool or a small flathead screwdriver
- Push pin or a paperclip
- Small hammer or mallet
- Bracelet holder or a soft cloth to protect the watch
- Tweezers (optional)YouTubeYouTube
🔧 Step-by-Step Bracelet Adjustment
1. Prepare Your Workspace
- Lay the watch face down on a soft cloth to prevent scratches.
- Ensure good lighting and a clean, flat surface.
2. Identify Removable Links
- Examine the inside of the bracelet to locate small arrows on the links. These arrows indicate the direction in which pins should be pushed out.
3. Remove the Necessary Links
- Place the bracelet in the holder or on the cloth with the arrow pointing down.
- Using the push pin or paperclip, press down on the pin in the direction of the arrow.
- Gently tap the tool with the hammer until the pin protrudes from the other side.
- Use tweezers or fingers to pull the pin out completely.
- Repeat this process to remove the desired number of links.
4. Reattach the Bracelet
- Align the remaining bracelet ends.
- Insert a pin into the link hole in the opposite direction of the arrow.
- Tap gently with the hammer until the pin is flush with the bracelet.
5. Check the Fit
- Try on the watch to ensure a comfortable fit.
- If necessary, repeat the process to add or remove additional links.Baillie Gifford Prize
⚠️ Tips and Warnings
- Always remove an equal number of links from both sides of the clasp to maintain symmetry.
- Keep the removed links and pins in a safe place in case you need to readjust in the future.
- If you’re unsure or uncomfortable performing this adjustment, consider seeking assistance from a professional watch technician.