Strap for Navitimer Automatic 41 Automatic Stainless Steel / Blue / Croco / Pin

The lug width of the Breitling Navitimer A17326161C1P1 is 22 mm. This measurement refers to the internal gap between the lugs, best verified with a digital calliper positioned flush against the crystal. It is essential to use straps of exactly 22 mm to ensure proper fitment and a clean aesthetic result.

For the Navitimer A17326161C1P1, the most suitable materials are vegetable-tanned calf leather (which develops a natural patina and moulds to the wrist over time), alligator leather for a more formal presentation, and ballistic nylon NATO straps for outdoor or cockpit use. The correct width is 22 mm. Colour choice depends on the dial: Havana or cognac brown on black, navy blue or light tobacco on silver.

To replace the strap on the Navitimer A17326161C1P1, a spring bar tool is required. Insert the forked tip into the slot on the lug side, compress the spring bar and slide the strap free. Repeat on both lugs. The spring bars for this reference measure 22 mm in width. The operation takes approximately five minutes and requires no specialist watchmaking expertise.

Yes. Any handcrafted or aftermarket strap measuring 22 mm with standard spring bars is compatible with the Navitimer A17326161C1P1. milanostraps.it offers a curated selection of 22 mm straps in calf leather, alligator and NATO, all handmade and compatible with this reference. The quality of materials and finishing is comparable to, or exceeds, the original factory strap.

The lifespan of a leather strap depends on the hide type, frequency of wear and exposure to perspiration and moisture. A quality vegetable-tanned calf strap worn daily will maintain structural and aesthetic integrity for 18 to 36 months. Alligator leather, owing to its denser fibre structure, can exceed three years. Proper care — drying after moisture exposure and periodic conditioning with a leather cream — significantly extends strap life.