32 mm watch strap loops

32 mm is an unusually wide strap size, found on a small number of oversized or fashion watches with broad plastic or resin straps. When the loop on such a strap breaks, a replacement is hard to find, and a loose strap end is very noticeable at this width.

To confirm that you need this size, measure the width of your strap in millimetres with a ruler, at the point where the loop sits. A 32 mm loop is designed for a strap of exactly 32 mm; on a narrower strap it would slide around.

In this width, a black plastic loop is offered. Plastic is firm enough to hold its shape across a wide strap, yet flexible enough to slide on without difficulty. It is unaffected by water and suits plastic and resin straps on everyday, sports and fashion watches. Black blends discreetly with most dark straps.

Fitting takes a few seconds and needs no tools: unfasten the buckle, slide the loop over the strap and push it into position just after the buckle. To clean it, wash with lukewarm soapy water, rinse and leave to dry. It is a simple way to give a wide strap a neat finish again.