Sky blue silicone watch strap loop for 17 mm straps
Give a 17 mm silicone or rubber strap a fresh keeper with this loop in sky blue. Sky blue is light and airy, a good…
passant-17-12Here is a simple fix for a tired strap: a grey silicone keeper with an 18 mm inner width. Measure the strap across, near the lugs or at the old keeper, and pick the same figure, here 18 mm. A quick wash in soapy water is all it needs to stay clean. The grey shade blends with metallic cases and darker bands alike.
Grey is the most versatile colour in the range after black. It sits comfortably next to steel and titanium-look cases, grey dials and charcoal or slate rubber bands. Because it is neutral, it also makes sensible spare stock: keep one in a drawer and it will look acceptable on several different straps of the same width.
Many people only notice they need a new keeper when the old one cracks or goes slack and the strap end starts poking out. This grey loop solves that. Its silicone body stretches to go on, then tightens around the band so the tail stays flat during the day, whether you are typing, driving or training.
Care is minimal. Soap and water remove dust and skin oils, and the material is not bothered by rain or a shower.
What strap width does this grey loop fit? Bands measuring 18 mm across; measure near the buckle, where the keeper actually sits, rather than at the lugs.
Does grey work on a black strap? It forms a soft, low-key contrast; if you want the keeper to vanish completely on black, choose the black version instead.
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