Wide Stainless Steel Watch Strap Loop, Gold-tone, 20 mm
Thick straps call for a sturdier keeper. This wide watch strap loop in gold-tone stainless steel fits 20 mm straps and…
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Broader and more solid than a standard keeper, this wide silver stainless steel loop is made for 18 mm straps and comes into its own on thick bands and diving watches. The steel resists rust and water, and holds the strap end firmly in place however active your day. Slide it on by hand for a sturdy, tidy finish.
An 18 mm strap is common on slimmer watches and on many classic men's dress pieces with modest case sizes. Fitting it with a silver steel keeper gives the strap a crisp metal detail that echoes a polished case or a steel buckle.
This keeper belongs to the wide range, so it shows more metal on the strap than a narrow ring would, adding presence without changing the watch itself. Stainless steel does not rust, so it copes with hand-washing, rain and summer heat, and it keeps its colour over time. It looks right on leather, fabric and nylon straps alike, including the threaded NATO style.
Measure before ordering: place a millimetre ruler across your strap near the buckle. If it reads 18 mm, this keeper is the right width. The size quoted is that of the strap the keeper holds, not of the keeper's outer edge.
Will a silver keeper suit a watch with a gold case? It creates a two-tone look. For harmony, a gold-tone keeper usually works better with gold cases.
Can an 18 mm steel keeper be fitted on a 20 mm strap? No. Metal does not stretch, so it only fits straps of 18 mm.
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