Strap for Laureato 42 Chronograph Stainless Steel / Black / Bracelet

The lug width of the Girard-Perregaux Laureato 81020-11-631-11A is 27 millimetres. This measurement is specific to the octagonal case and determines compatibility with aftermarket straps. Correct measurement is taken from lug to lug at the centre point where the strap attaches to the case.

The best strap depends on usage and personal preference. For formal elegance, alligator leather with a tight grain in black, dark brown, or deep blue is recommended. For daily robustness, cordovan with vegetable tanning offers visible ageing and comfort. For sports and durability, technical textile NATO straps or vulcanised rubber ensure reliability without compromise.

To change the strap, use a dedicated spring bar tool to release the elastic pins that bind the strap to the case lugs. Remove one of the two pins, extract the old strap, insert the new strap, and reinsert the elastic pin, ensuring it is correctly seated in both lug slots. The procedure requires care to avoid scratching the case.

All straps with a 27 mm lug width are compatible with the 81020-11-631-11A, provided the thickness does not exceed 5 millimetres. On milanostraps.it you will find a selection of leather straps (alligator, calf, cordovan), NATO, and rubber, ready for shipping and customisable according to your colour and finish preferences.

The durability of a leather strap depends on the material and usage. Alligator and cordovan, if regularly maintained with specific creams, can last 5-7 years. Vegetable-tanned calf has an average lifespan of 3-4 years with daily use. Prolonged humidity exposure reduces longevity; consistent maintenance and rotating between multiple straps significantly extends product life.