Apple made it incredibly easy to swap bands on your Apple Watch, but they also made it amazingly simple to re-size the Link Bracelet. Almost anyone can do it on their own and in only a few minutes. No jeweler or special tools required!
Products used in this guide
- 40mm smartwatch: Apple Watch ($385 at Amazon)
- Get the link bracelet: Apple Link Bracelet ($450 at Apple)
How to remove links on your Apple Watch bracelet
- Remove your Apple Watch.
- Find one of the six links on the twelve o'clock or six o'clock side of your Apple Watch that has a button on the bottom.
- Press the button and pull on the band to separate the link.
- Press the button on the next link in the series to remove the previous link entirely.
Repeat the process, removing links evenly from both sides, until you achieve the perfect fit. In our experience, a little snug is better.
if you prefer a visual aid, here's a quick video that shows you the process!
Our top equipment picks
The perfect Apple Watch for most people
Whether you're just getting started with wearables or are upgrading from a previous model Apple Watch, the aluminum Series 4 with GPS has the most features for the best price.
Because of its entry-level price for the most advanced features, the aluminum-bodied Apple Watch Series 4 with GPS is the best all-around model. It doesn't have cellular, but from our personal experience with all models of Apple Watch, the average user doesn't need cellular (we almost always bring our phones with us anyway). It's positioned as the Apple Watch that everyone can use without costing as much as one with more advanced features (or materials).
The premium and elegant metal band
This expensive and premium metal link band is elegantly designed and will last you a long time. Apple has specifically designed it to be easily resized at any time without the use of any tools, making it easy to get just the right fit!
