18 mm watch strap loop in sky blue silicone, stretchy
Lost the little loop that holds the end of your strap? This sky blue silicone watch strap loop fits straps 18 mm wide…
passant-18-14Has the keeper on your 19 mm strap snapped? This black silicone replacement restores a tidy finish. 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 19 mm figure is the inner width of the loop, which should match the width of your strap.
Black is the colour most watch straps leave the factory in, which makes a black keeper the most frequently needed replacement. It suits dive watches, digital watches, chronographs and everyday quartz pieces alike, and disappears on a black band.
Look for a hairline crack on the inside edge, a loop that no longer holds the strap end flat, or one that has stretched and slides freely. Any of these means the tail of the strap will soon work loose. Silicone is tough but not eternal, and a fresh keeper costs far less than a whole new strap.
It goes on in moments: stretch, slide over the strap tail, then position it close to the buckle. Because black hides marks, it stays looking new even with heavy use, and it is unaffected by sweat or water.
Check that your strap measures exactly 19 mm. A ruler held across the band at the keeper position gives the answer in seconds.
Does a black keeper go with any strap colour? It is neutral enough for most dark straps; on light straps it will be clearly visible as a contrast.
Should I buy a spare 19 mm black keeper? Many owners do, as keepers are small, easy to lose and quick to swap.
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