Review on 💪 Fintie Stainless Steel Metal Band for Garmin Forerunner 235 - Black Watch Strap Replacement for Forerunner 235/220/230/620/630/735XT Smartwatch by Donald Gore

Because any watch band that looks like a bracelet is difficult for me to attach, I was looking for either an extender band or a band like that. There are no twistoflexes here, are there? But this one? Feedback was a bit mixed, with people saying they can't keep it closed, or the little tool for removing links doesn't work, or that the pins break when links are removed, and the like. Oh no. Not my experience at all. First about deleting links. Detachable links are the links closest to the clasp. You can identify them because you can actually see the pins holding them together; and these links also have arrows. In other words, not all links can be removed. If you try to remove a pin on one of these links without the arrows you will fail and break the little pointy thing on the screw on the removal tool. 2. Second, you need to pay attention and understand that arrows on links (backlinks) are important. The arrows indicate the direction to go when removing the pins. In other words, with the tape in the removal tool, the arrow is pointing from the screw you're going to turn to push the pin out. The pin comes out in the same direction as the arrow.3. Third, make sure the point on the end of the screw touches the pin to be removed before simply screwing it in. It's very easy to believe you're there, but the band has changed or something. So be sure. It is best to unscrew the pointed device so that it almost touches the band before you finally set the band's position in the small tool. Then turn the screw a few turns. You will know that you are there to give. If you're not there, don't be. just right? 4. After the tip on the end of the screw actually hits the pin to be removed and moves it a little, make sure the tape stays centered and the tip stays straight and not bent. Then turn away. When the pin comes out, you will see that the end that comes out first has a bulge. Once this bulge is free of the tape, you should be able to pull the pin all the way out with your fingers or needle nose pliers. Once you understand and do these three things, removing the pins is a breeze. also easy. That little bulge comes last, not first. That's exactly what happened again. And no, you don't have to tap with a hammer or anything like that. Press with your fingers first. You can then use the screw end of the pin removal tool (the thick knurled end you used to turn the screw) to push the pin all the way back in to fully seat the pin in its original position. Touch with the tool if necessary. Clean and sit. Flush or touch recessed. Easy easy. I ended up removing three links from the group; and there were no problems. And then, as for the no-buckle clasp, unlike the Seiko bracelet I've had for years, this clasp has latches on the side. When you close the tape, you need to press the latches. And of course you have to press the same latches to release them. Everything is OK. The group is tough. I like it. Far from that crappy strap that came with my watch. It's hard to believe it's expensive other than it's made in China.