Strap for Master Collection 44 Retrograde Power Reserve Pink Gold / Silver-Arabic / Alligator XL

The Longines Master Collection L2.716.8.78.5 features a 20-millimetre lug width. This specification is standard for the 44-millimetre case and is essential for selecting a compatible strap without fit or looseness issues.

For this rose gold version, we recommend premium materials such as dark brown alligator (which creates chromatic continuity), vegetable-tanned calf leather (which develops patina over time), or burgundy shell cordovan (which enhances the warm tones of rose gold without contrasting). Choice depends on intended use: daily or occasional wear.

To change the strap, use a spring bar tool to gently remove the elastic pins that secure the strap to the case lugs. Align the new strap with both lugs and reinsert the pins. Ensure the strap is exactly 20 millimetres wide to avoid abnormal stress on the case.

Yes, provided it respects the 20-millimetre lug width specification. We recommend artisanal straps in premium leather (alligator, calf, shell cordovan) from specialist suppliers, which guarantee both technical compatibility and aesthetic coherence with the jewellery-grade positioning of rose gold.

A quality leather strap, with moderate use (not daily), lasts 3-5 years. With daily wear, durability drops to 18-24 months. Vegetable-tanned leather wears more visibly (developing patina), whilst alligator maintains structural integrity longer. The Casati Milano guarantee is 18 months.