Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Most people struggle with watch link removal because the pin isn’t a screw — and no one explains that properly.
In this video, I resize a small ladies’ watch bracelet and explain why some watch link pins only come out one way. With no arrows or markings, the ends of the pins can look like tiny flat screw heads, which makes it easy to assume the bracelet uses screw links. In reality, many affordable watches use cotter pins (split pins), which are directional by design.
This video explains:
Why some watch link pins are not screws
How to identify a cotter pin when there are no arrows
Which way to push a watch link pin out
Why cheaper and ladies’ watches often use cotter pins
How to avoid bending pins or damaging the bracelet
If your watch link won’t come out, doesn’t turn, or doesn’t make sense, this video explains the part most watch link removal videos leave out.
🔍 Common questions answered
Which way do watch link pins come out?
Why won’t my watch link pin move?
Are watch link pins screws?
What is a cotter pin in a watch bracelet?
Watch link removal with no arrows
Watch link removal tool*: amzn.to/4pQrY0S
Here's my Amazon page to check out the products I use*:
amazon.co.uk/shop/theaidenproject
*As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
About me:
I'm Aiden and I'm documenting what was supposed to be my barn conversion, which has now ended up being a new build. I don't have a trade, I just have a go and I'll be doing lots of work myself. This is the boring bit in grand designs that you don't get to see. Subscribe and follow along to find out how our future home turns out.
Instagram: instagram.com/the_aiden_project/?hl=en
contact email: aiden@acer-view.com
Most people struggle with watch link removal because the pin isn’t a screw — and no one explains that properly.
In this video, I resize a small ladies’ watch bracelet and explain why some watch link pins only come out one way. With no arrows or markings, the ends of the pins can look like tiny flat screw heads, which makes it easy to assume the bracelet uses screw links. In reality, many affordable watches use cotter pins (split pins), which are directional by design.
This video explains:
Why some watch link pins are not screws
How to identify a cotter pin when there are no arrows
Which way to push a watch link pin out
Why cheaper and ladies’ watches often use cotter pins
How to avoid bending pins or damaging the bracelet
If your watch link won’t come out, doesn’t turn, or doesn’t make sense, this video explains the part most watch link removal videos leave out.
🔍 Common questions answered
Which way do watch link pins come out?
Why won’t my watch link pin move?
Are watch link pins screws?
What is a cotter pin in a watch bracelet?
Watch link removal with no arrows
Watch link removal tool*: amzn.to/4pQrY0S
Here's my Amazon page to check out the products I use*:
amazon.co.uk/shop/theaidenproject
*As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
About me:
I'm Aiden and I'm documenting what was supposed to be my barn conversion, which has now ended up being a new build. I don't have a trade, I just have a go and I'll be doing lots of work myself. This is the boring bit in grand designs that you don't get to see. Subscribe and follow along to find out how our future home turns out.
Instagram: instagram.com/the_aiden_project/?hl=en
contact email: aiden@acer-view.com
