18 mm watch strap loop in white synthetic leather
Sized for straps 18 mm wide, this white keeper is cut from soft synthetic leather. Its leather-look finish sits…
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Without a keeper, the loose end of a strap flaps about; this brown synthetic leather loop for 21 mm straps fixes that. In brown, it keeps the warm, classic look of a traditional leather-style band. Fitting it requires no watchmaking skills: slide the strap through and the job is done. Measure the strap across, near the lugs or at the old keeper, and pick the same figure, here 21 mm.
Tracking down a 21 mm keeper in brown can take longer than replacing the whole strap. This loop saves you that trouble: it is made for brown leather-style straps measuring 21 mm across, a width used by a minority of dress and casual watches.
The warm mid brown shade suits tan, cognac and honey straps and gives a traditional look on watches with a white or silver dial. Owners of a vintage-style watch with a 21 mm strap will appreciate that the keeper keeps the overall look coherent rather than drawing attention to a repair.
How to measure: hold a ruler across the strap just in front of the buckle, where the loop belongs. It must read 21 mm. Then fit the keeper by sliding it on from the free end. Synthetic leather is flexible, which makes this easy, and it tolerates moisture better than real leather, so the loop stays supple through daily wear.
Can a 21 mm keeper go on a tapered strap? Yes, if the strap measures 21 mm at the point where the keeper sits.
Is this lighter than coffee brown? Yes, it is a warmer mid brown; coffee brown is darker.
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