Strap for DS Podium Chronograph 1/10 Sec Stainless Steel / Black / Bracelet

The lug width of the Certina DS Podium C034.417.11.057.00 is 20mm. This dimension indicates the distance between the centres of the upper and lower case lugs. Any artisanal strap intended for this timepiece must respect this width precisely to ensure correct insertion without looseness or misalignment.

The ideal strap depends on usage: for formal elegance we recommend vegetable-tanned alligator in cognac or warm brown; for daily sportiness, NATO cotton or perforated calf leather; for wet environments or gym, FKM rubber with textured surface. All materials are available in 20mm width and customisable through Milano Straps.

Use a dedicated spring bar removal tool. Place the watch on a soft surface, insert the tool's tip into the lower lug from the inner side, gently lift the spring bar until disengagement, then repeat for the upper lug. Insert the new strap by aligning the spring bars with the lug holes, ensuring complete locking before wearing.

Yes, provided it is constructed for 20mm lug width. Milano Straps artisanal straps are made-to-measure with choice of materials (alligator, calf, shell cordovan, NATO, rubber) and customisable construction details (stitching, keepers, buckles, deployante). Always verify width correspondence before ordering.

Durability depends on material and use: vegetable-tanned alligator resists 5–7 years with ordinary wear and maintenance (occasional cleaning, protection from prolonged moisture); chromium-tanned calf 3–5 years; shell cordovan over 7 years due to its natural density. Milano Straps straps use premium-selection leathers that age beautifully, developing patina and increasing character over time.