Strap for DS-2 Chronograph Flyback Stainless Steel / Black / Bracelet

The Certina DS-2 C024.618.11.051.02 features a 20-millimetre lug width. This specification, standard for sports watches with a 43mm case, ensures broad compatibility with certified aftermarket straps. To verify the width, measure the interior of the lug seat: the ruler must run perpendicular from one side to the other, without deviation.

Choice depends on usage and style. For formal elegance, a dark brown alligator or burgundy shell cordovan amplifies the sportive-refined character. For robust daily wear, a grey or blue NATO maintains technical sobriety. Black FKM rubber is ideal if water exposure and physical activity are frequent. We recommend trying at least two materials: one for office-wear, one for adventure-wear.

Position the watch on a soft surface with the dial facing downward. Locate the horizontal pins (called tenons) protruding from the case: one per side. Using an appropriate tool—a spring bar tool or thin pick—compress the pin and gently pull the strap out of its seat. Repeat for the other side. Insert the new strap by aligning the internal hole with the pin, press until the click of fastening is heard. Verify stability: the strap must not move forward or backward.

Yes, numerous. All straps with a 20mm lug width are compatible, provided the width of the end tabs matches the case seats. We recommend manufacturers specialising in craftsmanship: vegetable-tanned leather, genuine alligator, cotton-dyed NATO, FKM rubber. Milano Straps offers a curated selection of 20mm options ready for dispatch.

A quality leather strap (alligator or vegetable-tanned calf) resists 3–5 years with moderate use, 1–2 years with intensive use. Durability depends on ambient humidity, frequency of wear and maintenance. Monthly treatment with conditioning cream (beeswax or leather-specific oil) significantly extends service life. At the end of the cycle, the strap is easily replaced: the pin and case remain intact.