You mad genius!!!! I struggled like a son of gun for over 45 minutes using various self tried techniques until I found this video. I got each side off in 2-3 tries with your method. Thank you!!! Very appreciated!!!

Had done some many tries😢 never worked. Now within 3 times the pin removed! Thank you so much!

Thanks for making this video, it was short, concise, and incredibly helpfull. I never comment on videos but felt the need to on this one. Thanks!

Legend! Works a charm on the fenix 7s. Takes a few attempts.

Why do you need to remove the pins? The bands have a quick release and they come right off without removing the pins?

@TheGizmoGarage

4 сағат бұрын

Some folks want to use aftermarket/traditional watch straps, which are not compatible with existing thick pins.

I've been waiting for two months now for my ordered Garmin pins.

I have never seen such a valuable video, you gave me a great help, thank you

This video really helped me. Thanks buddy, you're a genius!

I made a paracord strap and have to weave it through the spring bars already installed. Thanks for the vid

@TheGizmoGarage

3 ай бұрын

Right on!

Great tip!!! Thank you.

Thank you for this sir. You contributed to humanity.

you made my day - thank you

Excellent. It works !

it works, thx. btw, bands from instinct 2x is not compatible for fenix 7x xD

Some models of the Fenix 7s don’t have springs in the metal rod so you must break it

@TheGizmoGarage

19 күн бұрын

Are you sure? then how did they put it inside in the first place? The spring on the Garmin original pin is quite thick, making them look like they are not springs, that maybe the case.

Thank you :)

How much pressure are you putting? Having a hard time figuring this one out! Thanks

@TheGizmoGarage

8 ай бұрын

Quite a lot on the back... so not much pressure is needed on the knife.

@mdaws92

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will try again tomorrow and see if I can get it

Fantastic. Question. How do you get it back in?

@TheGizmoGarage

4 ай бұрын

You'll need a standard watch pin removal tool to remove the standard watch pin, then you can pop original pin back in there since its spring loaded.

Great video. I bought an alternative strap too....but my point is: after replace the strap, if I want to remove again, WITH the strap on, the job will be more harder.... You remove the pin again, after this video, WITH the new strap ??

@TheGizmoGarage

8 ай бұрын

The new pins (standard watch pins) can be easily popped out by using a knife and pry on the bump near the edge. If you get straps with quick release pins, then no tools are required.

@FcoAyusoSuero

5 ай бұрын

​@@TheGizmoGaragedo standard pins work fine? I feel like the pin ends are much thinner than the original Garmin pins....

@TheGizmoGarage

5 ай бұрын

@@FcoAyusoSuero standard pins work fine, but I agree with you Garmin pin is a lot more thicker and durable looking than standard watch pins. But I have been using a standard pin with new strap and no issues so far

Awesome thanks great video

@TheGizmoGarage

8 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

What size is the spring pin that the epix 2 comes with?

@TheGizmoGarage

3 ай бұрын

22mm not including the tip of the spring pin, 25.3mm including the springs. 2.25mm diameter pin.

@OMG-sh9st

3 ай бұрын

@@TheGizmoGarageThanks!

How well do standard watch pins fit as opposed to the original?

@TheGizmoGarage

5 ай бұрын

Construction of standard pin is definitely thinner, but it does allow for other kind of straps to be attached.

@ljot1

4 ай бұрын

Are you at all worried about the thinner pins coming off? I want to do this too but curious if you've tested the durability of it at all?

@TheGizmoGarage

4 ай бұрын

@@ljot1 I was initially, but know that many other smart watch straps uses the standard, thinner watch pin. I actually tried to pull the standard pin that I replaced out and was not able to easily, so far it has been reliable but I'd keep an eye on the condition of the pin. If it starts to bend, then definitely take it out and replace with original.

@v.6ak

3 ай бұрын

I've 3D printed plastic rings…

I am trying to remove this type of spring pin and still having trouble. I don't understand what putting pressure on the back of the bar with the end of the strap does.

@PaxAmor1

4 ай бұрын

I finally got the pins removed but it was very difficult, even following your instructions. Nonetheless I think your method helped. Thank you. I really had to work hard to get a knife in there. I tried a special watch tool designed to remove spring bars and that didn't work. Needed a knife. But then it was a little bit dangerous. You have to be really careful not to cut yourself if it slips out.

Nice tip, however that doesn't work with older Garmin Fenix watches that have screwed on pins.

@TheGizmoGarage

9 ай бұрын

The screwed on pins are even easier to remove in my opinion. Sadly you have to spend a bit extra on the screw driver if you don't already have it in your tool box. amzn.to/3qt8VAr

Is there a way to go back and reinstall the original pin?

@TheGizmoGarage

9 ай бұрын

Yes, very easy, just pop the original pin back in there like any other regular watch strap ins, since they are spring-loaded.

i want to know how to put back the original strap pin😅

@TheGizmoGarage

2 ай бұрын

It’s spring loaded just like regular pin, press the pin to squeeze the original pin inside the holes

Use once this manual, and than change for a older one :D

@TheGizmoGarage

26 күн бұрын

Ha, yeah, I switched back after a year of use.

I'm probably the only one - tried for 20 min - nothing works (broke x2 'knifes' Finally -just bend the pins with screwdriver -and it was the only methods works (ps. how stupid of Garmin to make hole.pin base of plastic (not metal) and so incr. difficult to replace it at all

Why would you want to remove the pins. Theres a bottom on the band, you press it and it releases without the pin. Maybe i am missing something here...?

@TheGizmoGarage

12 күн бұрын

Because the pin on this Garmin watch is thicker and not compatible with standard strap accessories or nylon one piece straps

What a stupid and dangerous method to remove a watch band. This is how not to do something.

@TheGizmoGarage

11 ай бұрын

Hello sir, do you even own a Garmin QuickFit equipped watch?! If not, please do not comment. Thank you.

@maxmann8607

9 ай бұрын

This was the best way in the world! I struggled forever until I tried this method. Unless you have absolutely no fine motor control there is nothing dangerous about it.