Pink silicone watch strap loop for 12 mm straps
Here is a simple fix for a tired strap: a pink silicone keeper with a 12 mm inner width. Check that your strap…
passant-12-16Has the keeper on your 14 mm strap snapped? This clear silicone replacement restores a tidy finish. Being clear, it lets the colour of the strap show through, so it works with almost any band. Measure the strap across, near the lugs or at the old keeper, and pick the same figure, here 14 mm. It suits classic watches and smartwatches alike, provided the strap has the right width.
When you do not know which colour to pick, a transparent keeper takes the decision away. The clear silicone lets the strap underneath show through, so the ring blends with almost any 14 mm band, from pastel to dark, plain to patterned.
That makes it popular for watches with unusual strap colours that are hard to match, for jelly-style transparent straps, and for anyone who wants the keeper to be as discreet as possible. It is also a sensible universal spare to keep for the whole family's small watches.
Like other silicone loops it is flexible and stretches slightly, so it can be fitted by hand. Water and sweat leave it unaffected. Transparent material can become slightly cloudy or pick up dust with use; washing it in soapy water and drying it with a soft cloth helps keep it clear.
The keeper is cut for straps that measure 14 mm across. Measure the band where the loop sits near the buckle to be sure.
Will a clear keeper show on a coloured strap? Only slightly. Its edges are visible up close, but the strap colour shows through and the ring stays very discreet.
Is the clear version suitable for transparent straps? Yes, it is the natural choice for a 14 mm transparent band.
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