I want to remove the band - don't know how to.

Tripti, do you have any watch repair tools? If not take to a repairer with your replacement band. Don;t risk damaging a good watch.

you can ask for the instruction from the authorized retailer of your watch even that you don't have any proof that you don't purchase it to them. being the dealer of the watch brand it is their responsibility to assist all customers that need to know everything about the watch they selling.. now don't hesitate to ask them..

Have a look at the links nearest the clasp.
These should have markings on to say which are removable. An arrow or some other indication.
Not sure if this watch has press pins that go through the whole bracelet or flip up catches on each band.

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mcdevito75 here, Removeing the tiny pins to remove links is fairly easy, replaceing them is the hard part, for this you"d need a Link remover tool, Best Bet is to look for a small watch repair shop in your area, the $10--15.00 cost will equal your Time, effort and tool you"d need. Don"t forget to hold onto the links removed from the band in case you need them again.

Click on my profile (escapement), then click on Tips and Tricks. There you will find tip how to add or remove links. Rate me, please .

I had exactly the same problem with exactly the same model watch, and it happened to me twice. The AQ-160 is the important part of the model number as far as replacement parts are concerned. The first time, I took it to the shop where I bought the watch, and they replaced the band, but it cost me $50. The second time, I looked up the Web for the master agent for Casio in Australia, and they said I could buy the end piece, not the whole band, for $6. I found I could replace it quite easily myself by using a drawing pin to remove the spring pin that holds it together. A bit fiddly to reassemble but not too bad. In fact, I didn't wait for the new part to arrive, just used the unbroken end of the old band. So now I have a repaired band plus the old band and a new end piece, in case it ever happens again.

I really like this watch, but it is a pity the bands are so weak.

If it is only the pin that holds the metal band, this is an extremely inexpensive part that is available at most stores that sell watches.

cant say about this watch . but normally if you look along the edge of the strap you will see bent over pieces if you lift 1 of these you will see a little pin its shaped like a straight U and will pull out. the band will split do the same on the other side then do it again a few links along and the reverse the whole procedure to re assemble . it might be easier to remove the spring bar at 1 end . if this helps please rate joe

That means you can take the links out either way. Take a small pin that fits in the hole and lightly tap on the pin. If you find you have problems, add a LITTLE oil in the whole, this should make it easier, though a little messy.

The replacement bands for the Cartier 21 Chronoscaph are a complete rip off. Get a replica one!
Now, where can I get a replica one... anyone know please? Thanks.