Strap for Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Stainless Steel / Cathay Pacific

The Breitling Navitimer AB01388A1L1P1 has a lug width of 22 mm. This measurement is taken between the inner edges of the case lugs using a vernier calliper and is the key parameter for selecting a compatible strap.

For the Navitimer AB01388A1L1P1, alligator leather straps with a steel deployant clasp and shell cordovan straps are the most coherent choices given the instrument watch character of this model. For everyday sport use, perforated calf leather in a rally style or vulcanised rubber are technically and aesthetically appropriate alternatives.

The strap is removed using a fine-tip or lever-type spring bar tool, compressing the spring bars inward within the lug channel. The operation can be carried out without professional tools, though working on a soft cloth is recommended to avoid scratching the stainless steel case. Each side takes approximately two minutes.

Yes. Any strap with a 22 mm lug width is compatible with the Navitimer AB01388A1L1P1. Milanostraps.it offers a curated selection of handcrafted leather, rubber and nylon straps proportioned for 43 mm cases, available with straight or gently tapered ends.

Longevity depends on the material and frequency of use. A quality alligator strap worn daily in moderate conditions retains its shape and grain for 3 to 5 years. Vegetable-tanned calf leather typically lasts 2 to 3 years. Shell cordovan, owing to its dense fibre structure, is the most durable among traditional leathers. Milano Straps offers an 18-month warranty against manufacturing defects.