Strap for DS Caimano Silver / Gold Index

The Certina DS Caimano C0174101603701 features a lug width of 21.00mm. This measurement is taken from the centre of one lug attachment to the centre of the opposite attachment: accuracy is critical when selecting an aftermarket strap to avoid slippage or misalignment.

For the DS Caimano, we recommend leather straps in quality alligator or vegetable-tanned calf, which enhance the classical elegance of the 38mm case. For dynamic use, a structured NATO or technical rubber strap provides practicality whilst maintaining visual balance.

Remove the watch from your wrist and position it on a flat surface. Using a spring bar tool, compress the thin attachments (spring bars) on both sides of the lug, releasing one end of the strap first, then the other. Insert the new 21mm strap in the same manner, ensuring the spring bars click fully into place.

Yes. Thanks to the standardised 21mm lug width, the aftermarket offers numerous high-quality artisanal solutions. Milano Straps provides custom straps in 21mm specifically calibrated for visual dialogue with the DS Caimano: leather, alligator, NATO, and rubber options.

A leather strap of quality, finished with vegetable tanning, worn daily, has a lifespan between 3 and 7 years depending on frequency of use and environmental exposure. Aging is progressive and visible: the leather develops a patina that amplifies the authenticity of the watch.