Louis Erard · Excellence

Strap for Excellence Petite Seconde 39 Stainless Steel / Bleu Glacier

Takes 22 mm straps. Verified lug width, the straps that fit this model, and answers to the most common questions.

Lug width22 mm
Case diameter42 mm
Reference34248AA08.BVA141
FamilyExcellence
MovementSellita caliber SW261-1 b Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
CaseStainless Steel

Spring bar

Swiss Standard universal spring bars

The right category for this model · 316L steel, all lug widths 13–26 mm

Straps for the Excellence 34248AA08.BVA141

Selected for the 22 mm lug width · workshop selection

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The Excellence 34248AA08.BVA141, seen from the bench

The Louis Erard Excellence houses the Sellita SW261-1 caliber with indication of hours, minutes and small seconds. The model features 22mm lugs and offers the essential functions in a three-hand configuration. The reference 34248AA08.BVA141 represents a proposal from the Excellence collection of the Swiss brand.

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug width of the Louis Erard Excellence 34248AA08.BVA141?

The lug width is 22mm, measured centre-to-centre between the lugs. This dimension enables compatibility with an extensive range of quality aftermarket straps, from vegetable-tanned leather to NATO fabrics to rubber FKM options, without risk of slippage or structural failure.

Which strap pairs best with the Louis Erard Excellence 34248AA08.BVA141?

To emphasise the minimalist aesthetic of this timepiece, we recommend a vegetable-tanned leather strap in cognac or tobacco brown, or a smooth calf leather in honey tone. These materials extend the understated character of the brushed stainless steel case. For daily sporting versatility, a grey-platinum NATO polyester strap maintains stylistic coherence without chromatic heaviness.

How do I change the strap on my Louis Erard Excellence 34248AA08.BVA141?

Remove the spring bars by using a spring bar removal tool, inserting it beneath each bar from the underside and gently levering the retention lug rearwards until the lug releases. Repeat on the opposite side, then position the new strap's lugs into the lug holes and reposition the spring bars. This operation is best performed by a watchmaker to avoid case scratching.

Which aftermarket straps are compatible with the 22mm lug width?

All straps manufactured to 22mm lug width are compatible with your Louis Erard Excellence 34248AA08.BVA141. You may select from vegetable-tanned leather, alligator, calf skin, ostrich leather, polyester NATO fabrics, canvas, FKM rubber, and textile options. Compatibility is guaranteed by the universal 22mm specification; choice depends on lifestyle requirements and aesthetic preference.

What is the lifespan of a leather strap on this watch?

A quality artisanal vegetable-tanned leather strap, worn daily, maintains structural and aesthetic integrity for 3–5 years. Longevity depends upon exposure to humidity, perspiration, and UV radiation. NATO or FKM rubber sports straps possess virtually unlimited durability. We recommend rotating straps if the 34248AA08.BVA141 is worn with high frequency, permitting leather adequate time to breathe and dry appropriately.

The next step

The right strap isn't chosen. It is built, together.

From the atelier appointment to delivery, every step is made for those who know that things done well take time. Rare leathers, one piece at a time, eighteen months of warranty.

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