Strap for Club Automatic Olive

The 753.S3 is equipped with a 20-millimetre lug width. This specific measurement is crucial to ensure correct visual proportions between case and strap. A 20mm lug width is not compatible with generic or universal 18mm or 22mm straps: it requires bespoke production and precision engineering.

Selection depends on use case and aesthetic preference. For formal wear, alligator leather in vegetable tanning (cognac or dark brown) or matte calf leather preserve the Bauhaus integrity of the design. For daily wear, a cotton NATO strap in charcoal grey or navy blue, or FKM rubber, offer practicality without aesthetic compromise. The choice must harmonise with the case's minimalism.

Strap replacement is performed via the two lug pins. You will need a spring bar tool to carefully extract the retaining spring, slide off the old strap, align the new strap with the lug pin hole, and reinsert the safety spring. The operation requires care to avoid scratching the case. The lug pin measures 20mm in width.

Yes, provided the strap has the correct lug width (20mm). A quality bespoke strap does not compromise the watch's functionality: rather, personalisation allows you to adapt the Club to your wrist and aesthetic preference. Avoid generic straps that do not respect the geometric proportions of the original design.

A quality leather strap (vegetable-tanned alligator, calf, shell cordovan) typically lasts 3-5 years with daily wear, up to 7-8 years with rotation across multiple straps. Longevity depends on sun exposure, humidity, perspiration, and cleaning frequency. Vegetable tanning develops a protective patina over time, extending lifespan. NATO and rubber straps last longer, 5-10 years.