Strap for DS Podium Automatic 29 Stainless Steel / Rose Gold PVD / MOP / Bracelet

The Certina DS Podium C001.007.22.113.00 features a lug width of 20mm. This specification is standard for the model and must be respected precisely when selecting any replacement strap. Measurement should be taken from the inner tip of one lug to the other, at the narrowest point, to ensure absolute compatibility.

For the C001.007.22.113.00, we recommend a strap in alligator leather with vegetable tanning in cognac tone, which enhances the steel case and amplifies the sporty-elegant character of the model. Alternatively, a smooth black calf leather offers maximum versatility and compatibility with any context. For sporting use, an organic cotton NATO or technical elastomer ensures durability and practicality.

Strap replacement is achieved by removing the lugs (using the reverse of the case) with a dedicated tool or small flathead screwdriver. Position the watch with lugs facing upward, gently push the lug from one side to the other until it comes out, then repeat on the opposite side. Insert the lugs of the new strap by applying gentle pressure until the locking click is felt.

Any strap measuring 20mm in width is compatible with the C001.007.22.113.00, provided it is manufactured with lugs of the same width and constructed according to precision standards. Artisan straps in vegetable-tanned leather, vulcanised rubber, or quality technical fabric represent durable choices aesthetically coherent with the character of the watch.

A quality leather strap with vegetable tanning maintains structural integrity for 3-5 years of regular use, depending on exposure to moisture, perspiration, and mechanical wear. The patina that forms represents natural ageing, not deterioration. With minimal maintenance (periodic cleaning, drying after moisture exposure), longevity is significantly extended. Technical materials such as rubber and NATO guarantee superior resistance, up to 7-10 years.