Strap for Portuguese Chrono-Automatic White Gold / Silver

The lug width of the IW3714-12 measures exactly 20 millimetres. This dimension is standard for wristwatches in this category: sufficient to accommodate straps of medium-to-high thickness whilst maintaining harmonious proportions. Verify compatibility with any aftermarket strap by checking that its terminal measures precisely 20 mm in width at the insertion point into the case.

Alligator represents the optimal choice: its regular, compact grain emphasises white gold tonality without visual competition, whilst guaranteeing plural-year durability. Calf leather in vegetable tanning constitutes a refined alternative with natural patina development. For moderate sporting contexts, a cotton NATO may prove coherent with the watch's minimalist aesthetic.

Strap replacement requires a springbar tool (supplied with Milano Straps straps) to release the elastic pins in the case lugs. Position the tool in the lug recess, apply gentle lateral pressure to compress the internal spring, and extract the pin. Repeat on the opposite side, then insert the new strap and reintroduce the pins until hearing the locking click. Should you prefer not to operate manually, Casati Milano offers replacement service at the atelier.

Yes, any strap with 20 mm lug width is compatible. Milano Straps offers a complete collection of artisanal straps for this dimension, customisable in material (alligator, calf, cordovan), colour and constructive details. All our products guarantee constructive quality and structural solidity equivalent to official IWC offerings, with the advantage of aesthetic flexibility and reduced delivery timescales.

Longevity depends upon intensity of use and material chosen. Quality alligator in vegetable tanning, with moderate daily cadence, maintains structural and aesthetic integrity for 3-5 years. Vegetable-tanned or mass-dyed calf leather exhibits similar lifespan. With periodic maintenance (conditioning with specific creams, rapid drying following humidity exposure), strap life extends significantly. Milano Straps offers regeneration service for worn straps, preserving the historical strap as an element of sentimental value.