For 32 bucks, this is a nice Made-in-China watch...  It comes with a 150 page manual that's written in several languages.  However, NOT ONE PAGE WILL TELL YOU HOW TO SHORTEN ITS BAND..!

I've tried using 8 different tools (including a small hammer) and no matter what I do, I can't remove any links marked with an arrow.  My solution to the problem was to completely remove the band from the watch module.  Now I carry it around in my pocket.  I'm not going to pay a jeweler to shorten the band.

I would recommend that you not buy this thing on-line, so that a local retailer can help you with shortening the band.  I would also recommend that you do some research prior to purchasing, so that you don't end up returning the thing for credit.