If your new smartwatch has a metal link strap, you most likely need to remove watch links from it so it fits. It's easy with the right tools and our guide.

For removing cotter pins, you’ll need a push-pin tool, a small ball-peen hammer and a watch-bracelet holder — most of which you can get in a preassembled kit.

Picture this. You get your hands on a new watch, but it's on a bracelet so straight away you have the problem of how to remove watch links – because it's too loose so some links definitely need ...