24 mm watch strap loop in black synthetic leather
Bring an older watch back into daily use with this black synthetic leather loop for 24 mm straps. The black finish…
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When the keeper on a leather-look strap gives way, the free end starts flapping about and catching on your sleeve. This coffee brown synthetic leather watch strap loop, sized for a 14 mm strap, slides into place in seconds and holds the tail flat against the band. Soft and flexible, it bends with everyday wear and blends in with warm brown straps, with no watchmaking skills required.
Coffee brown is darker and richer than an ordinary mid brown, nearer to espresso than to tan. That makes this 14 mm keeper a natural partner for deep brown straps on small-faced watches: slim, elegant pieces with a white or champagne dial, often worn by women or chosen for a vintage feel.
Why bother changing such a small part? On a narrow strap the loose tip is light and flicks up easily once the loop has gone slack. It then snags on knitwear, handbag straps and coat cuffs. A fresh loop at the correct width grips the band again and keeps the end lying flat along the wrist.
The synthetic leather reproduces the grain and look of hide while coping better with damp hands and the odd shower than real leather does. It flexes as you curve the strap round your wrist, so it does not fight the band when you fasten the watch in the morning.
Is coffee brown the same as the plain brown loop? No. Coffee brown is a deeper, darker shade, while plain brown is lighter and warmer. Choose whichever sits closest to your strap.
How is the 14 mm figure measured? It is the width of the strap the keeper accepts, taken across the band near the buckle. It has nothing to do with the diameter of the watch case.
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