Strap for SeaQ Date Stainless Steel / Green / Bracelet

The lug width is 20 mm. This measurement corresponds to the distance between the two spring bars of the case. A compatible strap must have an internal lug width of exactly 20 mm to fit perfectly without play or excessive tension.

The SeaQ is a versatile diver that accommodates multiple interpretations. For regular marine use: vulcanized rubber or high-density NATO. For formal contexts: alligator leather or vegetable-tanned calf with a steel deployante. For daily transitions: fine-grained calf with steel deployante. Glashütte Original recommends the rubber sports strap as the primary choice, maintaining the model's functional character.

The SeaQ uses standard side-loading spring bars. Procedure: position the watch with lugs facing upward, locate the small hole on the inner side of the lug, insert a spring bar tool or small lever to compress the internal spring, gently remove the old strap, insert the new pins through the lug of the new strap, and release the lever. Repeat on the other side. For those without tools: Atelier Casati Milano performs strap changes in 15 minutes.

Yes, provided it is constructed with an internal lug width of exactly 20 mm. High-quality artisanal straps (alligator, shell cordovan, vegetable-tanned calf) even guarantee superior finishing compared to OEM straps. The key is that the spring bars are secured correctly and the strap has no width deviations that would cause wear on the lugs.

A naturally tanned leather strap lasts an average of 18-36 months with daily use, depending on frequency of exposure to humidity, perspiration, and temperature variations. Vulcanized rubber lasts 3-5 years. A properly maintained alligator or shell cordovan strap can exceed 4 years (dry after water contact, apply nourishing balm every 6 months). The SeaQ, being water-resistant to 300 metres, requires straps that tolerate moisture and salt water.