Bill Green

How to Size & Shorten a Metal Watch Band at Home

Learn to resize your watch band and get the perfect fitMany wristwatches come with ready adjustable wristbands that are made of leather or plastic with holes and clasps for easy adjustment of the size. However, many desi...

How to Adjust a Watch Band

Re-size your watch so that it fits comfortably and securely While you can always take your watch to a jeweler and have them resize it for you, why not save yourself some cash and do it yourself? It’s a lot easier than ...

3 Easy Ways to Open the Back of a Watch With Household Items

Fix your watch or change the battery in a flash with these tricksWhen you don't have the specialized tools to remove a watch backing, you may not know how to replace a battery or fix a broken watch. But you don't need to...

How to Set the Time and Date on a Digital Watch

Fix the time and settings on your timepiece in no time at all If you don’t have the manual for a digital watch, all of those buttons and blinking doohickeys can be a little overwhelming. Worry not—most watch manufact...

How to

Change a Watch Battery

'''Depending on the watch, changing the battery to get it ticking again is often a simple task that you can do at home with a few tools and the proper techniques.''' Going to a watch repair shop and having a specialist c...

How to Tell if a Rolex is Real or Fake: 11 Signs of Authenticity

A Rolex watch is a significant investment, so you want to make sure you're getting the real deal. Some counterfeit watches may look pretty convincing, but there are tell-tale signs you can look for that will confirm a Ro...

How to

Remove Scratches from Watch Glass

Finding a scratch on the surface of your watch face can be disappointing! Luckily, most scratches can be easily removed with a bit of polish and a soft buffing cloth.. 28 March 2024. First, determine what type of crystal...

How to

Read a Clock

Reading a clock is a skill that's easy to master with a little time and effort. Analogue clocks are divided around a circle and reading the minute and hour hand individually helps you tell time. With a digital clock, you...

How to

Wind an Automatic Watch

Automatic mechanical watches, or those that rely on gears and mechanics to operate, have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years after a boom of quartz watches. Also known as self-winding or perpetual, automatic...

How to

Spot a Fake Breitling

Breitling is a luxury watch manufacturer that prides itself on its sturdy construction and elegant designs. Because of its reputation as a maker of quality timepieces, many fabrications of various Breitling models satura...

How to Change 4 Different Watch Band Styles

A step-by-step guide to replacing an old watch band Learning how to change a watch band is a cost-effective way to replace a broken band or simply update the look of your watch. In many instances, watch bands can be repl...

How to

Reset the Time and Resynchronize the Chimes on an Antique Mantel Clock

Mantel clocks were popular in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and many people have inherited these old chimers or purchased them from antique dealers. If you are one of those people, you need to know how to set t...

How to

Set a Timex Ironman

The Timex Ironman is a sports watch that allows you to time and track your athletic performance. It has several features that you have to set for accuracy. Set the date and time so all the clock's readings are accurate. ...

How to

Set a Bulova Watch

Plus, how to calibrate the choreograph hands to keep the correct timeSetting a Bulova watch is fairly simple, but the process may vary depending on if the watch displays the date. However, all of the settings are adjuste...

How to

Remove a Watch Stem

Easily take apart a watch and replace a watch crown and stemWatch stems wear out over time and eventually need to be replaced. Whether you’re doing routine cleaning or getting a replacement to match a new watch crown, ...

How to

Wind a Watch

Most modern wrist watches are quartz, which run on batteries. Traditional mechanical watches, small fashion watches, or "vintage" watches are powered by a spring mechanism. The spring tightens as you wind it and drives t...

How to

Open a Screw Back Watch

Many popular watch models feature a “screw back” design in which the back of the casing screws into place to cover and protect the battery and other important internal components. If you need to open up a screw back ...

How to Tighten or Loosen a Mesh Watch Band

A simple guide to a comfortably fitting mesh watch Metal mesh watch straps are a popular option for both men’s and women’s watches. Although these watches operate a little differently from traditional leather- or met...

How to Wear a Pocket Watch to Complement Your Style

Learn where to buy a pocket watch and how to maintain it for yearsMany years ago, pocket watches were common accessories in men's fashion. Pocket watches are still available for purchase and many are handed down as heirl...

How Tight to Wear Your Dress or Fitness Watch

Style experts weigh in on the best way to wear and adjust a watch You love the way your shiny new watch looks on your wrist, but you can’t help but wonder, “Is it supposed to feel this way? Am I wearing it too tight?...