Band securing a watch, eg (5)

I believe the answer is:

strap

(Other definitions for strap that I've seen before include "Parts of leather belt" , "Strong band for binding luggage etc" , "Belt; leather strip" , "Leather fastening" , "Narrow strip of leather" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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