Strap for Premier Chronograph 42 Stainless Steel / Blue / Nubuck Brown / Folding

The Breitling Premier A13315351C1X1 features a lug width of 20mm. This measurement should be taken directly between the two lugs using a millimetre calliper, perpendicular to the strap axis, to ensure a precise fit with any replacement strap.

For the 42mm stainless steel Premier A13315351C1X1, an alligator strap in vegetable-tanned leather with hornback grain or a box-calf strap in tobacco brown or midnight blue are the most coherent choices aesthetically. For sport use, a 20mm vulcanised rubber strap offers durability and practicality without compromising the instrument character of the chronograph movement.

The strap on the Premier A13315351C1X1 is secured to the lugs via standard 20mm springbars. Replacement requires a springbar tool with a forked tip to compress the spring-loaded ends and release the strap. No specialist tools or watchmaker intervention is required, though it is advisable to work on a soft surface to avoid scratching the case.

Yes, any 20mm strap with a straight or slightly tapered end is technically compatible with the Premier A13315351C1X1. Milano Straps and the Casati Milano atelier produce bespoke aftermarket straps in leather, alligator, calf, and rubber, tailored to fit the lug geometry of this model precisely without compromising aesthetic or structural quality.

The lifespan of a leather strap depends on material quality, daily care, and frequency of use. A vegetable-tanned alligator or shell cordovan strap, properly maintained with leather conditioner, kept away from heat sources, and rotated with other straps, can last between 3 and 8 years while retaining structural and aesthetic integrity. Lower-grade bovine leather straps tend to deteriorate within 12 to 24 months of intensive daily wear.