Strap for Presence 40 Automatic PVD Red / White - Roman / Bracelet

The Longines Presence L4.922.1.11.7 features a 20mm lug width. This oversized measurement compared to many 40mm watches is a deliberate Longines choice to emphasise the vertical proportions of the case. You can verify this by positioning a ruler perpendicular to the case axis, from the inner base of one lug attachment to the other. If the factory strap fits your wrist perfectly, confirmation is certain.

For this elegant and minimalist timepiece, we recommend vegetable-tanned alligator leather, which develops a captivating patina over time and dialogues naturally with the satin-finished steel case. Alternatively, Italian calf leather in vegetable tanning offers a softer hand and equally noble ageing. Shell cordovan is perfect if you desire a strap that acquires lustre with the passage of months. For more versatile use, cotton-linen NATO straps maintain the sober tone without betraying the refined essence of the Presence.

The Longines Presence employs standard 20mm spring bar attachments. Obtain a dedicated spring bar removal tool—available at any watchmaker—or consult a professional. Position the watch with the strap facing downward, insert the tool tip into the small lateral slot of the lug, apply gentle pressure to retract the spring, and remove the strap. The operation is straightforward but requires delicacy to avoid scratching the case.

Yes, any strap with a 20mm lug width is compatible with the Presence L4.922.1.11.7. You will find an extensive online selection of 20mm straps in various materials and colours. Milano Straps offers artisanal straps compatible in natural leather, alligator, calf and shell cordovan, customisable in length, initials and stitching colour. For an even more personalised experience, the Casati Milano atelier creates bespoke straps tailored to you following consultation.

The durability of a leather strap depends on material quality, frequency of use and maintenance. A high-quality artisanal strap in alligator or calf leather, if treated properly (avoiding excess moisture, prolonged perspiration and forced bending), typically lasts 4–6 years of daily wear. Natural leather in vegetable tanning ages beautifully and often improves aesthetically over time. Milano Straps guarantees 18 months on bespoke straps created by Casati Milano, but the actual longevity far exceeds this period with ordinary maintenance.