Strap for Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moonphase Stainless Steel / Grey / Alligator - Folding

The Senator 1-36-24-02-02-61 features lugs with a 21.00 millimetre width. This lug width, measured internally between the two lug slots, is specific to this model and requires straps dimensioned with precision to 21 mm ± 0.2 mm for optimal compatibility.

The Senator 1-36-24-02-02-61, with a 40 mm stainless steel case, performs optimally with alligator leather in black or cognac brown for formal contexts, vegetable-tanned calf for daily wear, or technical NATO for versatility. Alligator emphasises classical character; calf offers aesthetic evolution over time; NATO delivers practicality. Selection depends on primary use case.

Strap replacement requires a spring bar tool. Position the watch at 3 and 9 o'clock, use the spring bar tool to compress the internal spring of each lug, extract the pin, remove the existing strap. Insert the new 21 mm strap, align the lug slots to the lugs, release the spring bar tool. Verify complete pin insertion. If lacking expertise, engage a professional service.

Yes. Any strap with 21.00 millimetre lugs is mechanically compatible with the Senator 1-36-24-02-02-61. Bespoke leather, NATO, rubber or shell cordovan straps at 21 mm will ensure stable, functional mounting. Always verify lug width before purchase to prevent incompatibility.

A quality alligator or calf strap supports 3–5 years of daily wear before replacement becomes necessary, provided maintenance occurs: avoid prolonged water exposure, ensure rapid drying after incidental contact, apply leather conditioner every 12–18 months. Shell cordovan, through superior material and construction method, achieves 8–10 years. FKM rubber does not degrade and is essentially permanent.