Removing links HOCO 3-bead

[Mojopin]

hi, just got the 3-bead HOCO and link removal tool and excited to fit it. But I'm completely oblivious on how to remove links. I have been pushing pins on a few links with not much luck using a lot of force. I can see the pins coming just a tad from the other side but I am trying not to push too hard. Can anyone help with the best way to do it?

Thanks!!!!

 

[Mojopin]

Oops meant this for the "accessories"
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[Jamesw41985]

Are you pushing them the right way, I think they are only designed to come out one way. In fact looking at the under side of the links there are arrows showing which way they pop out.

 

[JaeMelo]

You should be pushing the end of the pin that is round with the tool. This means the end of the pin that is flat with a spilt down the middle should be coming out.

 

[applewatch]

There are arrows on the underside of the bracelet that tell you which way the pins should be pushed out.

 

[Mojopin]

thanks all I have somewhat bad eyesight and didn't see the arrows, I ended up damaging one of the pins, I got a few out but it's such a pita. I took it to a watch place they're charging me $10, a bit annoyed so I wrote the seller I got it from, hopefully will refund me that amount at least. Took a long while to get it from China.

 

[DravenGSX]

You broke it and now you want the seller (who is in China) to refund you the repair costs? Seriously?

 

[Mojopin]

You broke it and now you want the seller (who is in China) to refund you the repair costs? Seriously?

For reals bro, my mom is from China so it should work out

 

[starbot]

He's got a good point here!

 

[FrisbeeK9]

hhmm I crashed my car....."Mr. Dealer what you won't refund the repair costs?"

 

[Mojopin]

hhmm I crashed my car....."Mr. Dealer what you won't refund the repair costs?"

this dealer sent me a brand new band + adapter set for free, troll elsewhere

 

[FrisbeeK9]

this dealer sent me a brand new band + adapter set for free, troll elsewhere

Good. I have this band and I love it.
Maybe this time you should follow the instructions Mojopin.

Troll out.

 

[Mojopin]

Good. I have this band and I love it.
Maybe this time you should follow the instructions Mojopin.

Troll out.

I apologize for being short, you caught me on a bad day at work. But I too loved this band when I got it and in my haste didn't notice the arrows and have never removed links from a watch. I'm glad the seller was a stand-up guy to help me out, but I think a little piece of paper on how to remove the links would help for anyone that is new to the process. I actually have picked up an OEM link band for less than retail in the meantime but still love the HOCO as well.