How do I make the Apple Watch band small?

I had the gold link bracelet. How do I remove links



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Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 11

Posted on Jun 13, 2025 2:04 PM

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Posted on Jun 13, 2025 3:23 PM

Here’s how you should be able to remove links to make your Apple Watch band smaller:


  1. Press and hold the band release buttons on the back of the watch and slide the band out from each end.
  2. Turn the bracelet over and look closely — every few links have a small, oval-shaped button on the underside. These are the quick-release buttons. Each one lets you separate the band at that point.
  3. Press and hold the button on a link, then gently pull the band apart at that point. You’ll want to remove links evenly from both sides of the clasp so it stays centered on your wrist. Remove as many links as needed to get the fit just right.
  4. Finally, reattach all of the band pieces. Simply snap the links back together by aligning them and pressing until they click. Then, slide the band pieces back into the Apple Watch until they click into place.
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Jun 13, 2025 3:23 PM in response to Juliejm

Here’s how you should be able to remove links to make your Apple Watch band smaller:


  1. Press and hold the band release buttons on the back of the watch and slide the band out from each end.
  2. Turn the bracelet over and look closely — every few links have a small, oval-shaped button on the underside. These are the quick-release buttons. Each one lets you separate the band at that point.
  3. Press and hold the button on a link, then gently pull the band apart at that point. You’ll want to remove links evenly from both sides of the clasp so it stays centered on your wrist. Remove as many links as needed to get the fit just right.
  4. Finally, reattach all of the band pieces. Simply snap the links back together by aligning them and pressing until they click. Then, slide the band pieces back into the Apple Watch until they click into place.

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