Watch Strap Size Kludge

I needed to replace the strap on an everyday watch. Just routine, it didn't need to be anything special.

I had a strap on hand that was a suitable match, but was 1mm too small. 

I could just put it on anyway, It was pretty close. But instead I took out four brass pieces, actually intended to be clock bushings, and squeezed them on each end of the spring bars.

Works. 

The strap fits and there an interesting look as a bonus!