What size screw does Watch strap keepers use?

M1.2 × 2–4 mm for strap loop retention on metal bands.

How long are the screws in Watch strap keepers?

The records range from 2 to 4 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.

What is the thread pitch of an M1.2 screw?

0.25 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M1.2 machine screws. The tap drill is 0.95 mm and the normal clearance hole is 1.4 mm.

What screwdriver do I need for Watch strap keepers?

The sources do not name the drive. For M1.2, Phillips heads normally take PH000 / JIS 00 and Torx heads T1–T2.

Can I use an imperial screw instead of M1.2?

No. Imperial look-alike: #0-80 UNF (1.52 mm) is the closest imperial screw, but it is bigger — not a substitute. Use a true M1.2 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.

Where can I buy replacement screws for Watch strap keepers?

TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M1.2 x 2mm, which matches the length in the records above.

Watch strap keepers screw size

M1.2 · 2 to 4 mm long

Watch strap keepers takes M1.2 metric screws in lengths from 2 to 4 mm.

The record covers strap loop retention on metal bands.

This entry is marked reported and comes from watchrepairtalk.com.

M1.2 means a 1.2 mm nominal diameter with a 0.25 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #0-80 UNF (1.52 mm) is the closest imperial screw, but it is bigger — not a substitute.

Watch strap keepers screw specifications

One row per fitment record. Head, drive are shown only where the source states them; pitch is the ISO coarse pitch for the thread.

Thread	Length	Pitch	Head	Drive	Where it goes	Status
M1.2	2–4 mm	0.25 mm	not stated	not stated	strap loop retention on metal bands	Reported

Fitment records and sources

M1.22-4mmreported

strap loop retention on metal bands

pitch 0.25 mm · tap 0.95 mm · clearance 1.4 mm · PH000 / JIS 00 / Torx T1–T2

Source

How to check the screw before you buy

Over-long screws in phones are a known cause of damaged boards (Apple's 'long screw damage'), so never swap positions.
Diameter: across the threads an M1.2 screw measures about 1.2 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
Pitch: 0.25 mm from one thread crest to the next (40 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
The records span 2–4 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M1.2 heads take PH000 / JIS 00 for Phillips and T1–T2 for Torx; a bit that fits loosely will cam out and strip the head.
Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M1.2 is about 5-8 N·cm into metal threads and 3-5 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.

Common mix-ups with M1.2

M1.2 and M1.4 look identical in an eyeglass repair kit — the wrong one strips soft acetate or metal hinges.

Pitch gauge · Screw size finder · Torque guide

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In stock and shipped from South Carolina. Our black screws are Phillips wafer head (low profile); match the head style and length to the original before you order.

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The same screw also fits

Devices whose records share a thread with Watch strap keepers, closest length match first.

Anbernic RG35XX rear case screws also M1.2 × 3–4 mm
Steam Deck (LCD) Type 8 fastener also M1.2 × 2 mm
Valve Steam Deck (LCD) also M1.2 × 2 mm
Apple Watch strap adapter also M1.2 × 2 mm
Samsung Galaxy S24 also M1.2 × 2 mm
Smartphone antenna clips (some OEMs) also M1.2 × 2–2.5 mm
Watch dial foot / movement ring also M1.2 × 2 mm
Watch casebacks & bracelet links also M1.2 × 2–3 mm

Questions about Watch strap keepers screws

What size screw does Watch strap keepers use?: M1.2 × 2–4 mm for strap loop retention on metal bands.
How long are the screws in Watch strap keepers?: The records range from 2 to 4 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
What is the thread pitch of an M1.2 screw?: 0.25 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M1.2 machine screws. The tap drill is 0.95 mm and the normal clearance hole is 1.4 mm.
What screwdriver do I need for Watch strap keepers?: The sources do not name the drive. For M1.2, Phillips heads normally take PH000 / JIS 00 and Torx heads T1–T2.
Can I use an imperial screw instead of M1.2?: No. Imperial look-alike: #0-80 UNF (1.52 mm) is the closest imperial screw, but it is bigger — not a substitute. Use a true M1.2 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
Where can I buy replacement screws for Watch strap keepers?: TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M1.2 x 2mm, which matches the length in the records above.

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