Silicone watch strap keeper, sky blue, for 12 mm straps
Here is a simple fix for a tired strap: a sky blue silicone keeper with a 12 mm inner width. Sky blue is light and…
passant-12-08This clear silicone keeper is sized for 20 mm watch straps, with an inner width that matches the strap itself. The transparent finish stays discreet whatever the colour of your strap. The 20 mm figure is the inner width of the loop, which should match the width of your strap. It carries no logo or marking, so it suits any watch, from everyday pieces to smartwatches.
When you cannot find the exact colour of your strap, a transparent keeper is the cleverest workaround. Because it is clear, the strap shows through it, so the loop takes on the colour of the band underneath. It works on unusual shades, two-tone and patterned straps, and on transparent or frosted resin bands found on some fashion and sports watches.
It is also the most discreet choice for anyone who prefers the strap to look as plain as possible.
Transparent silicone can lose some of its clarity with age and contact with skin oils or cosmetics, turning slightly cloudy. Regular washing with mild soapy water helps it stay clear. Like the coloured versions, it is waterproof and flexible, and it can be stretched over the end of the strap without any tool.
This clear loop is for straps 20 mm wide. Use a ruler to measure your strap straight across where the keeper will sit. Because a transparent keeper hides nothing, a good fit matters: too large and it wrinkles, too small and it strains.
Will a clear loop match a multicoloured strap? Yes, that is its main advantage; the colours of the strap remain visible through the silicone.
Can a clear keeper become cloudy? It may lose a little transparency over time; washing it in mild soapy water keeps it clearer for longer.
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