Strap for Montbrillant 01 Red Gold / Aurora Blue / Croco

The lug width of the Breitling Montbrillant RB013012.C896.724P is 20mm. This measurement is taken internally between the two lugs at the strap attachment point, using a calliper or millimetre ruler with the watch resting on its caseback.

For the Montbrillant in red gold, a vegetable-tanned alligator strap in bordeaux, cognac or tobacco offers the most coherent pairing. The centre-pit grain complements the warmth of the red gold case. Alternatively, amber shell cordovan develops a highly personal patina over time, while smooth anthracite calf leather provides a contemporary contrast.

The strap is replaced by removing the spring bars connecting it to the case lugs. A spring bar tool is all that is required: insert the forked tip between the strap and the lug, compress the spring bar and slide it out. The operation is reversible and does not require specialist watchmaking intervention.

Yes. Any strap with a 20mm lug width and standard spring bar attachment is compatible with the Montbrillant RB013012.C896.724P. Milanostraps.it offers a curated selection of handcrafted straps in 20mm — alligator, calf, shell cordovan and rubber — made specifically for fine watchmaking timepieces.

The lifespan of a leather strap depends on the material, tanning method and daily use. A quality vegetable-tanned alligator strap, with proper care — periodic conditioning, rotation with other straps, and avoiding prolonged water exposure — will maintain its structural and aesthetic integrity for 3 to 5 years of regular wear. Shell cordovan, owing to its dense fibre structure, can last considerably longer.