Introduction

Shanghai Watch Company is one of the leading watch manufacturers in China, producing high-quality watches for over 60 years. Their watches are known for their precision, durability, and stylish design.

If you own a Shanghai watch and are experiencing problems with the watch strap, this article will guide you through the process of adjusting or replacing the watch chain.

Identify the Type of Watch Chain

The first step in adjusting or replacing your Shanghai watch chain is to identify the type of watch chain you have. The most common types of watch chains are metal link, leather strap, and NATO strap.

If you have a metal link watch chain, you will need a watch band link remover tool to break the link, remove it, and adjust the size of the chain. If you have a leather strap, you may need to punch a new hole in the strap to adjust the size. If you have a NATO strap, you simply need to adjust the buckle to fit your wrist.

Adjusting a Metal Watch Chain

If you have a metal watch chain, follow these steps to adjust the size:

Find the tool that came with your watch. This tool should allow you to remove links from the chain.

Position the watch so the links you want to remove are facing up.

Use the tool to push the pin out of the link you want to remove. You may need to apply some pressure to do this.

Remove the link and set it aside.

Try on the watch to see if it fits. If it's still too loose, repeat the process until you have the desired fit.

Replacing a Metal Watch Chain

If you need to replace your entire metal watch chain, follow these steps:

Remove the old watch chain as described above.

Measure your wrist to determine the length of

Choose a new watch chain that matches the style and color of your watch.

Connect the new chain to your watch using the same tool you used to remove the old chain.

Adjust the size of the new chain to fit your wrist using the same process described above.

Adjusting a Leather Watch Strap

If you have a leather watch strap, follow these steps to adjust the size:

Measure your wrist to determine the number of new holes you need to punch into the strap.

Using a leather hole punch, create a new hole in the strap where necessary.

Try on the watch to see if it fits. If it's still too loose or too tight, adjust the size until you get the desired fit.

Replacing a Leather Watch Strap

If you need to replace your entire leather watch strap, follow these steps:

Measure the width of the watch band where it attaches to the watch to determine the size of the new strap you need.

Select a new watch band that matches the style and color of your watch.

Using a spring bar tool, remove the old strap from your watch.

Attach the new watch strap to your watch using the same spring bar tool.

Adjust the size of the new strap as necessary using the process described above.

Conclusion

Replacing or adjusting your Shanghai watch chain is a simple process that can be done at home with a few basic tools. Whether you have a metal link, leather strap, or NATO strap, following the steps outlined above will help you get the desired fit for your watch.