Strap for Portuguese Automatic Red Gold / Boutique Edition

The IW5001-24 requires a lug width of 22 millimetres. This dimension is standard for this Portugieser line and is essential to ensure proper strap adaptation to the case's metal lugs, avoiding slack or forced fitting.

Cognac or burgundy alligator represents the superior aesthetic choice, as the regular grain and warm tone naturally dialogue with the 18-carat rose gold case. For daily wear, vegetable-tanned calf offers softness and develops a personalised patina over time.

Strap replacement requires the use of a spring bar tool or specific strap removal implement. Position the watch on a soft surface, locate the pin parallel to the lug, apply gentle outward pressure until detachment occurs. Repeat from the opposite side. Reverse the procedure with the new strap.

Yes, any strap with a 22mm lug width is compatible with the IW5001-24. Artisanal straps permit customisations of leather, colour, thickness and stitching that standard IWC straps cannot always offer, ensuring complete aesthetic personalisation.

A quality strap with vegetable tanning and artisanal craftsmanship resists between 3 and 5 years with periodic maintenance (gentle cleaning, drying, annual conditioning). Daily use accelerates ageing; straps worn 2-3 times weekly can exceed 7-8 years whilst maintaining structural integrity.