Silicone watch strap keeper, orange, for 12 mm straps
An orange silicone watch strap loop for 12 mm straps, made to replace a keeper that has split, stretched or gone…
passant-12-14Designed for straps 16 mm wide, this dark red watch strap loop is cut from flexible silicone. It is meant for straps exactly 16 mm wide, measured at the point where the loop sits. Fitting it is easy: simply stretch it a little and slide the strap through. Dark red has a deep, burgundy-like tone that suits both casual and dressier straps.
Dark red is richer and calmer than a bright red. Think burgundy or wine: it looks good on dark red rubber bands, adds depth to a black strap, and suits watches with oxblood or maroon dials. It is a colour that feels slightly more grown-up, and it sits well with both steel and gold-tone cases.
This keeper takes a strap of 16 mm. Check yours by measuring across the band, near the buckle end, in millimetres. Sixteen is a width you meet on many smaller watches, so a quick measurement is the surest guide.
Without a keeper, the free end of the strap lifts away from the wrist. It snags on cuffs, gets bent out of shape and makes the watch look neglected. A silicone loop fixes that simply. Stretch it a little to pass it over the tail, slide it up, and it holds there thanks to the grip of the material.
Silicone is unaffected by water and sweat, and a short wash in soapy water keeps it clean. It is a good choice when the old keeper tore, went loose or disappeared.
Is dark red closer to burgundy or to brown? It is a deep red with a burgundy feel, clearly red rather than brown.
Does it suit a black 16 mm rubber strap? Yes, it gives a discreet, elegant accent, less flashy than bright red.
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