Silicone watch strap keeper, brown, for 17 mm straps
Made from soft silicone in brown, this loop is designed for watch straps measuring 17 mm across. Check that your strap…
passant-17-10Made from soft silicone in black, this loop is designed for watch straps measuring 14 mm across. Black stays discreet on a black strap and looks just as neat on darker colours. Waterproof and hard-wearing, it copes happily with sport and everyday wear. The 14 mm figure is the inner width of the loop, which should match the width of your strap.
Black is by far the most common colour for silicone and rubber watch straps, which makes this the keeper most people end up needing. Whether your 14 mm band came with a sports watch, a small digital model or a ladies' watch, a black ring will match it without any risk of a colour mismatch.
Beyond black straps, it also sits well on dark grey, navy or deep green bands, where it is barely noticeable. On light straps it creates a sharp graphic contrast that some wearers seek out on purpose. Steel, gold and black-coated cases all pair comfortably with it.
The silicone stays supple and slightly elastic, so the loop can be worked over the tip of the strap by hand and then holds the band firmly. It is happy in water, which means showers, swimming and sweaty workouts are no concern. Dust and lint show more on black, so a rinse with soapy water from time to time keeps it looking crisp.
Because keepers are small and easily lost, buying a spare black one is a sensible precaution for anyone who wears a 14 mm strap every day.
How can I check that 14 mm is right? Hold a ruler flat across the strap at the keeper's usual position, just below the buckle; it should show 14 mm.
Does black silicone attract lint? A little, like most dark silicone. Wiping it with a damp cloth or washing it briefly removes it.
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