Review on ⌚ Gilden President Style Non Expansion Two Tone Stainless: The Perfect Timepiece for Discerning Tastes by Ben Jacobson

I bought this because I needed a 21mm black strip. Very few straps are 21mm wide. I have a small wrist and had to remove a few links. On the one hand the fasteners were difficult to remove, on the other side of the fasteners it was impossible. Check out the review that says the black bars are tinted and this could be an issue when removing the pins. I also notice one reviewer who used a hammer. I also used a hammer with a small screwdriver and found that even with very strong force I couldn't remove enough pins for the correct size. I had to use the adjustment on the clasp which makes the band on the clasp uneven. I'm open to any suggestions for getting these pins. For straight pins in other areas, I have a specific tool that works, but I've exhausted all possible options for removing those pins. I like the design, clasp, price and color but I would look for a different type of strap in the future if you need a black strap.