Strap keeper black PU - minor review...

[StephenWatch]

There is always chatter on this forum about getting 'replacement' strap keepers. Unfortunately, Casio don't sell these separately (except in Japan?), so the most common substitute that most of us use, including me, is an 'O' ring. However, I stumbled across a supplier in New Zealand recently and decide to place an orde. The first surprising thing was that it took just 5 days door to door to the UK!

The keeper itself is made from PU, it is softer than the standard Casio resin, but firmer than many keepers you get with very cheap watches. (you know the type, you pick them up for £5 from your local market). It has a nice matt surface and as you can see from the following photos, it is also slimmer than a Casio keeper. There is not much more to say really. For the price you won't be disappointed, a pack of 4 cost $20NZ inc P&P, which for me worked out at just over £10.

By the way, they are sold in packs of 4, but I emailed prior to ask if I could 'mix' the bag with different sizes, and Don replied very quickly saying that this was not a problem. To be honest, I've now thrown out my 'O' rings as these are much better substitutes and look as if they are part of the watch! Definitely worth keeping a pack in your tool box...

I should add that the keeper in the photo is a 24mm one, which I chose for this watch as I wanted to locate it further up the strap where it widens towards the lug - that's why it may look a little large on the standard 22mm bit of the strap width.









And finally, here's the link...

PU Strap Keeper 4 Pack

[xevious]

Glad to hear a first-hand impression of these, Stephen. I was wondering if it would be worth bothering. Also, nice to know that they can provide multiple sizes in the 4-pack!

[StephenWatch]

For future 'searches' on keepers and you've stumbled on this post, you can see a review of the 20mm and metal keepers from the same company here...

Replacement Keepers from On-Time

[Ghobbit]

Nice review and good info to have on file. Cheers.
How does the resin compare to the strap on a G9000 or a G2900?

[johnny.bravus]

Thanks a lot Stephen, when I first saw the original thread I ordered the PU ones and ss also to replace the white keepers that I hate, they get yellow quicly and I like the black keeper on the white straps.
Nice to see it on real life, since mine didnt arrive yet.

[StephenWatch]

Nice review and good info to have on file. Cheers.
How does the resin compare to the strap on a G9000 or a G2900?

Sorry mate, didn't want to ignore your query, but as I own neither of those watches, I simply can't answer you. I'm sure johnny.bravus may post something for you when he gets his - his collection is much, much bigger than mine!

[Dah-Dee]

Was looking at the same source for strap keepers to replace some broken/lost of my own, also found this site which I'd be curious to hear if anyone has experience with:

Cousins UK - Watch Strap Keepers & Display Wallets

I just placed an order with them for the 25-pack "Black PVC Strap Keeper Set" with a variety of sizes, ended up being $12.37 shipped from the UK here to the US.

[G-Shock Absorber]

Just found these on ebay...

10 x 20mm Strap Keepers, Loops | eBay

10 x 25mm Strap Keepers, Loops | eBay

Top rated seller, and very cheap. Might be worth a tumble if any UK people here need a keeper.