Silicone watch strap keeper, brown, for 18 mm straps
Here is a simple fix for a tired strap: a brown silicone keeper with an 18 mm inner width. Soft yet robust, it is…
passant-18-15A khaki silicone watch strap loop for 17 mm straps, made to replace a keeper that has split, stretched or gone missing. It suits classic watches and smartwatches alike, provided the strap has the right width. The muted khaki shade sits naturally on military-inspired and outdoor watches. Measure the strap across, near the lugs or at the old keeper, and pick the same figure, here 17 mm.
Khaki sits naturally on outdoor and military-inspired watches. This loop, sized for 17 mm straps, completes an olive or khaki rubber band, looks right on black, and gives sand or tan straps an earthy finish. It suits field watches, hiking companions and anything worn in the countryside.
Seventeen millimetres is not the most common strap width, so take a moment to measure. Use a millimetre ruler across the strap near the buckle. If the band reads 17 mm, this keeper will hold firmly without slipping; a loop for 16 or 18 mm would not sit as well.
Silicone is a good companion for active days. It is waterproof, handles sweat and mud, and is cleaned with plain soap and water. It stays supple in cold weather and comfortable in heat.
No tools are needed. Stretch the loop slightly, pull it over the free end of the strap and slide it up towards the buckle. It is quick enough to do on a trail if you carry a spare, which is worth considering since keepers tend to catch on branches and rucksack straps.
What colours go best with khaki? Khaki, black, sand and brown straps all suit it, in keeping with a military or outdoor style.
Can it get wet? Yes. Silicone does not absorb water, so rain or river crossings will not harm it.
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