Sliding Clasp Bracelet

If your watch has a band similar to the photo below, follow these instructions to adjust the band since the clasp can be damaged if excessive force is used.

1, Open locking plate as shown using nail file, small screwdriver or other blunt instrument.

2, Move clasp to desired band length.

3, While holding the locking plate with your finger and thumb, exert slight pressure and slide the clasp back and forth until you feel the clasp engage in one of the grooves on the underside of the band.

4, Firmly press the locking plate down until it snaps to closed position. If it seems to be difficult to push closed, repeat Step 3 to ensure that you have properly positioned the clasp.

Foldover Clasp Bracelet

Find spring bar that connects bracelet to clasp. Using a pointed tool(Fig. 1), push spring bar in and gently twist bracelet to disengage. Determine wrist size, then insert spring bar in correct bottom hole(Fig. 2). Push down on spring bar, align with top hole and release to lock in place(Fig. 3).

Bracelet Link Removal

Removing Links: Place bracelet upright and insert pointed tool in opening of link. Push pin forcefully in direction of arrow until link is detached(pins are designed to be difficult to remove). Repeat until desired number of links are removed.

Reassembly: Rejoin bracelet parts. Push pin back into link in opposite direction of arrow. Press pin down securely into bracelet until it is flush.

Solid Link Bracelet

Removing Links: Using a very small screwdriver, remove screws by turning counter-clockwise. Repeat until desired number of links are removed. Do not remove links adjacent to clasp.

Reassembly: Rejoin bracelet parts and insert screw in end of opening where it was removed. Turn screw clockwise until tight and flush with bracelet.

If you find this useful, download from: http://btb.timex.com/instructions/w92Instr.pdf.

What is a deployment clasp?

A deployment clasp is a metal clasp that typically is fitted to a leather strap. This clasp closes the watch band instead of using a traditional tang and buckle. Deployments are easy to open and close with one hand and usually allow you to adjust the watch strap to finer degree than a normal tang and buckle.