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-12-14Here is a simple fix for a tired strap: a black silicone keeper with a 26 mm inner width. In black, it disappears against a dark strap for a clean, uncluttered look. Fitting it is easy: simply stretch it a little and slide the strap through. It is meant for straps exactly 26 mm wide, measured at the point where the loop sits.
Black is by far the most widespread strap colour, and a black keeper is therefore the replacement most wearers need. It disappears completely on a black rubber band and looks clean on dark grey or deep blue ones too. Chunky divers, tactical watches and big chronographs often wear wide black straps, and this loop restores their sober, uncluttered look.
Keepers are the small part that suffers first. Constant stretching each time you buckle up eventually splits them, and a loose one can slip off without you noticing. On a 26 mm strap the result is a long, stiff tail sticking out from the wrist. This soft silicone replacement goes on in seconds and holds that tail flat.
Silicone is comfortable, flexible and indifferent to water and sweat, which is why it suits gym sessions, swimming and wet weather. Dust and lint show a little on black, so a rinse under the tap with a drop of soap now and then keeps it looking new. Remember to measure the strap width, not the case: 26 mm across the band near the buckle.
Is it worth ordering two black keepers? Many owners do, keeping one on the strap and one as a spare, since a lost keeper is a common annoyance.
Will it fit a 26 mm leather strap? It will go round a leather band of that width, though the matt silicone finish will contrast with the leather surface.
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