How would you remove this kind of link please?

[Blubarb]

Hi all.  Hoping you can assist. 

Are these links removed by prying open the wrapped over portion of the link or are they tapped through? It doesn't look easy. hat would be the process? 

Thanks in advance.

[watchweasol]

Hi normally with such bracelets there are four pins which push out at either side of the bracelet clasp. They can be punched out but there are cheap tools available for pressing them out. Have a look at the inside of the bracelet for arrows on the links which indicate the direction of removal.   

[Blubarb]

Thanks, watchweasol. Unfortunately no directional arrows. And the pin ends looked fused to the link pieces.  I guess it might just be a case of gentle punching at the pin. 

[watchweasol]

Hi by the looks of the links that may be the only option. Support the bracelet well and use a fine hard punch, just take it steady. The bracelet on my watch is the same, adjusts only by the clasp.  Good luck

[Blubarb]

Thanks mate.  Just looking around now for a fine but hard punch - yep I think that's the only way. I wonder if heating the link might help or hinder? 

 

[watchweasol]

Hi heating the link with a hot air gun or the like might help , probably remove or loosen any crud holding it in a bit and aid removal.  Cheers