Frustrated with my new watch

[White95Max]

Originally Posted by JohnZ3MC

Everyone that has a watch should have some of those really tiny screwdrivers and a sizing tool. They're always real handy like in cases like this.
The final photo of the watch was both informative and thought provoking. I look at as proof positive that is indeed, are you ready for this:
The Dawning of the Age of Aquarium.
-John C.

The worst part was that I put the watch on the rock to charge under the UV lamp, and when I go back to check on it, there's a turtle standing on the backlight button!

[SilverLexus]

I have an idea. Go to the TimeZone forums and ask Wisconsin members for a good local watch repair shop. They may be able to direct you to a better place.

[Diesel1]

To the guys offering teh advice fo buying the tools and doing it yourself......just becareful becuase on some/most higher end watches, especially Movados and Tags etc, they usually have a compression sleeve which sits in the middle. If you lose that sleeve, you're pretty much screwed unless you are removing a link and can use the pin to replace it. When you are adding teh link back in, you're screwed until you can order one from the manufacturer.

Yes most watches are easy, but not all. The reason why a jeweler will charge is because they are devoting time....time which is missed at selling items or doing gold repairs. Any place that sells watches should be able to adjust them! If they sell the watch, they should size it free of charge! Additionally, why should a jeweler service a watch or anything they didn't sell for free? That would just increase the propensity for people to buy from hackers at the mall. You may be a little more for a watch at the local jeweler, but you will get better service. It's like detailing, no one here would ever go to swirl wash to get their car polished. They would go to a pro detailer who would charge more than the scrub a dub, but would offer better results and service!

[CkretAjint]

I had a similar problem with my watch. I couldnt find a screw driver small enough to resize my band. Turns out a xacto knife/razor blade tip works better then a screw driver

[jauto98]

I have a simlar watch



I just used a box cutter razor blade and carefully applied pressure to release the springs. It can be done. I used a pad of paper for cushion and put the watch sideways. Then with the razor blade, carfully pushed the pins down. Really like the watch, though I wish the band wasn't so tight. If I include one more link, feels pretty loose for me.

[Neo62381]

Ya have to love g-shocks. Ive had mine for 2 years now and there isnt a scratch on the lens. I would venture to say that these things are damn near indestructible.

They issue them to the navy SEALs, now thats a watch.

[White95Max]

Originally Posted by jauto98

Really like the watch, though I wish the band wasn't so tight. If I include one more link, feels pretty loose for me.

Isn't there a fine adjustment on the band? Mine has a fine adjustment on the middle of the band where you squeeze the tabs to take your watch off your wrist. It adjusts it by the equivalent of 1/3 link. You can see this in the first pic with the turtle. There are 3 holes on the band clip just in front of the turtle's right arm.

[jauto98]

Originally Posted by White95Max

Isn't there a fine adjustment on the band? Mine has a fine adjustment on the middle of the band where you squeeze the tabs to take your watch off your wrist. It adjusts it by the equivalent of 1/3 link. You can see this in the first pic with the turtle. There are 3 holes on the band clip just in front of the turtle's right arm.

Dang, you are right. Never noticed that! Fixing it now! Thanks!

[White95Max]

Good. I hope it fits better now. I had to change the fine adjustment twice to get it to fit me the best.

[jauto98]

Originally Posted by White95Max

Good. I hope it fits better now. I had to change the fine adjustment twice to get it to fit me the best.

Worked much better. Had to skip two fine adjustments to make the watch band fit well. Will see how it fits throughout the day. Its a great watch. A little bulky, but I hope this watch will last for a good long time. I got tired of resin wrist bands breaking every two years . Thanks again!

[White95Max]

Yeah, I think metal bands look a lot better, and I'd hope they're much more durable. I'm very happy with this watch so far. My favorite part is the automatic backlight that senses the motion of twisting your wrist to look at the watch, and it automatically turns on the light. Neat little function that is.

[Corey Bit Spank]

OMG a turtle! I want.