Removing links from stainless steel Cartier Argent...

Question

The band does not have visible pins as in most bracelet watches. The only thing that looks like a possiblity is a hole in the underside of the bracelet that touches the wrist. I have tried sticking watch pin removers in the hole but do not get any movement of the link. These holes are three in no. on three links on either side to the closure. This is a replica watch I believe based on the upscale Cartier Santos. Any suggestions?