Thick straps call for a sturdier keeper. This wide watch strap loop in gold-tone stainless steel fits 18 mm straps and grips the free end securely, so it stays flat even on a chunky diver's band. It will not rust, it copes with water and the generous width gives the strap a bold, finished look.
Gold-tone hardware has a warm, jewellery-like glow, and on a watch it ties together the case, the crown and the buckle. This wide keeper brings that warmth to an 18 mm strap, a width typical of refined, slender watches and of many vintage-inspired designs.
Think about the strap colour you will pair it with. Brown and tan leather are classic partners for gold tones; black leather makes it look formal and evening-ready; a navy or burgundy fabric strap gives it a more relaxed, preppy feel. If your buckle is also gold-coloured, the two metals line up neatly.
The keeper is stainless steel underneath, which means it does not rust and holds its shape. Being metal, it is rigid: it will not stretch to fit a different width, so measure your strap close to the buckle and confirm 18 mm before choosing it.
A metal keeper is also a good fix when a leather loop has torn and you would rather not replace the whole strap.
Is gold-tone the same as solid gold? No, gold-tone describes the colour. The keeper itself is stainless steel.
Which straps look best with an 18 mm gold-tone keeper? Brown, tan and black leather, plus dark fabric straps in navy or burgundy.
Data sheet
Wide Stainless Steel Watch Strap Loop, Silver, 18 mm
Broader and more solid than a standard keeper, this wide silver stainless steel loop is made for 18 mm straps and…
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Wide Stainless Steel Watch Strap Loop, Black, 22 mm
Choose this wide black stainless steel keeper when a slim loop looks lost on your 22 mm strap. Its larger profile…
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Silver Stainless Steel Watch Strap Loop, 18 mm
This silver stainless steel watch strap loop fits 18 mm straps and keeps the free end firmly against your wrist. Steel…
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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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Wide Stainless Steel Watch Strap Loop, Silver, 20 mm
Broader and more solid than a standard keeper, this wide silver stainless steel loop is made for 20 mm straps and…
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Wide Stainless Steel Watch Strap Loop, Black, 18 mm
Choose this wide black stainless steel keeper when a slim loop looks lost on your 18 mm strap. Its larger profile…
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Silver Stainless Steel Watch Strap Loop, 22 mm
Made of stainless steel with a bright silver finish, this keeper is designed for 22 mm straps, from NATO and nylon…
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Wide Stainless Steel Watch Strap Loop, Gold-tone, 22 mm
Thick straps call for a sturdier keeper. This wide watch strap loop in gold-tone stainless steel fits 22 mm straps and…
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Wide Stainless Steel Watch Strap Loop, Black, 20 mm
Choose this wide black stainless steel keeper when a slim loop looks lost on your 20 mm strap. Its larger profile…
pas-40-472
Wide Stainless Steel Watch Strap Loop, Silver, 22 mm
Broader and more solid than a standard keeper, this wide silver stainless steel loop is made for 22 mm straps and…
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Silver Stainless Steel Watch Strap Loop, 24 mm
For a 24 mm strap, this silver stainless steel loop is a hard-wearing replacement for a lost or broken keeper. Steel…
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Silver Stainless Steel Watch Strap Loop, 20 mm
Give a 20 mm NATO or nylon strap a crisp metal finish with this silver keeper in stainless steel. It resists rust,…
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Thick straps call for a sturdier keeper. This wide watch strap loop in gold-tone stainless steel fits 18 mm straps and grips the free end securely, so it stays flat even on a chunky diver's band. It will not rust, it copes with water and the generous width gives the strap a bold, finished look.
