17 mm watch strap loop in dark red silicone, stretchy
Here is a simple fix for a tired strap: a dark red silicone keeper with a 17 mm inner width. It is meant for straps…
passant-17-2Here is a simple fix for a tired strap: an orange silicone keeper with a 20 mm inner width. The 20 mm figure is the inner width of the loop, which should match the width of your strap. Waterproof and hard-wearing, it copes happily with sport and everyday wear. Orange stands out nicely against black, navy and grey bands.
Orange has deep roots in watchmaking. Divers' watches use it for hands and bezel markings because it is one of the last colours to fade from view underwater, and many sports and outdoor models pick it up on straps and details. An orange keeper on a black strap echoes that heritage beautifully. On an orange band it keeps the colour uninterrupted from end to end.
It looks good on blue and grey straps as well, where the warm tone contrasts sharply with cool colours.
Silicone does not absorb water, sweat or salt, so this orange loop can stay on the strap whether you are snorkelling, kayaking or cycling in the rain. Afterwards a rinse is all it needs, and soapy water deals with sun cream or dirt.
The ring is elastic. Stretch it a little, thread the end of the strap through, and it closes around the band, holding the tongue flat after the buckle is closed.
Here the size is 20 mm, matching straps of that width. Measure your band near the buckle rather than at the lugs if it tapers.
Is this orange bright or burnt? It is a vivid, clear orange, closer to a safety orange than a rust tone.
Can I use this loop as an accent on a black diver's strap? Yes; it is a popular combination when the dial or bezel has orange markings.
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