Strap for Villeret Ultraplate Power Reserve Date Red Gold / Black

The Blancpain Villeret 6606-3630-55B has a lug width of 22mm. This measurement is taken with a digital calliper across the inner distance between the two lugs at the strap attachment point — not the case diameter. A 22mm strap is required for a correct fit with no lateral play.

For a formal dress watch in 18-carat red gold such as the Villeret 6606-3630-55B, a Mississippi alligator strap with a regular grain is the most aesthetically coherent choice. Recommended shades include Havana brown, bordeaux and cognac. Alternatively, vegetable-tanned Italian calf leather develops an authentic patina over time and offers genuine character. Both options are available in 22mm at milanostraps.it.

The strap on the Blancpain Villeret 6606-3630-55B is replaced by removing the spring bars using a dedicated forked spring bar tool. It is advisable to rest the watch on a soft cloth to avoid scratching the red gold case. If in doubt, entrust the operation to a watchmaker or the Casati Milano atelier service.

Yes. Any strap with a 22mm attachment width and standard spring bars is technically compatible with the Blancpain Villeret 6606-3630-55B. Milano Straps offers a curated selection of handcrafted 22mm straps in alligator, calf leather and vegetable-tanned leather, produced in Italy with selected materials and hand-stitched finishing, well suited to the formal character of this reference.

Longevity depends on the leather type, frequency of use and exposure to perspiration and moisture. A quality alligator strap, properly cared for and stored away from heat sources, retains its structural and aesthetic integrity for 2–4 years. Vegetable-tanned calf straps, while more sensitive to moisture, develop a patina that enhances their appearance over time. Milano Straps guarantees its straps for 18 months against manufacturing defects.