Strap for Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph Openworked Ceramic / Blue

No. The bracelet is integrated into the case: there is no standard lug to attach an off-the-shelf strap. The attachment is proprietary, built around the octagonal geometry of the titanium and ceramic case. The only viable option is a bespoke strap, shaped directly on the watch in the atelier.

I work exclusively by appointment at <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a>, at Via XX Settembre 15 in Milan. Bring the watch with you: I take measurements directly from the case, study the angles of the attachments, and build each terminal by hand to ensure continuity with the original lines. I do not work from photographs or technical sheets — the watch must be in front of me.

I recommend matte Mississippi Alligator. The titanium and ceramic have a cool, technical surface: the natural grain of the alligator brings warmth without betraying the sporting character of the watch. I prefer the matte finish because it works better with the sobriety of the case, without competing with the Tapisserie texture of the dial.

A strap built with quality leather and hand-stitched easily lasts five to seven years with regular use. Care is straightforward: keep it away from prolonged contact with water and condition the leather every few months with a neutral conditioner. Good leather does not deteriorate with time — it changes, develops a patina that reflects use, and to me that is the mark of a living material.

Gérald Genta drew it in 1972 from a precise brief: build a sports watch in steel — and in this case titanium and ceramic — with the formal dignity of a serious timepiece. The octagonal case with exposed screws is not decoration: it is structure. I have seen many watches attempt to replicate that logic over the years, but few have maintained the same coherence between form and function.