Seiko

So, you have just acquired your shiny new Grand Seiko on a bracelet. However, it is a few links loose/tight and you'd like to change the number of links (Unfortunately, the non-diver GS bracelets do not have a quick adjust mechanism). How would you do tha...  

You did a great job explaining both the process, and the cautionary approach to avoid damage. And congratulations on the new watch - I love titanium GS watches (but I guess you guys know that). If you don't mind, can I add a couple small points? Overall, ...  

Having the bracelet off the watch is always preferable before doing such work. However, given that these kind of bracelets like on the GS would require some proper tools to prevent scratching the lugs (e.g double springbar forks), I did it with the watch ... 

Perhaps you could use a wooden mallet to hit back the pin into the bracelet. It's sturdy enough to hit the pins but soft enough to not scratch the bracelet. And uses a thick wrapping paper than a tape instead to prevent any glue sticking into the bracelet...  

A wooden mallet would work fine too as it would not damage the metal surfaces. Personally, I used the nylon side of the mallet I have as it will also not dent any metal surfaces. In either case however, the mallet would only get the pin in a certain dista... 

Great overview, thanks!