Strap for De Ville Prestige Co-Axial 36.8 Red Gold / Silver / Bracelet

The lug width is 19 mm. This is the distance between the attachment pins of the case lugs. Measure the internal distance between the two horizontal pins, not the width of your current strap. This specification is not interchangeable: an 18 mm or 20 mm strap will not fit the lugs.

Vegetable-tanned alligator (dark brown or graphite) is the most appropriate choice to enhance the 18-karat rose gold without competing visually. Polished shell cordovan, which develops a mahogany patina over time, is an excellent formal alternative. Thin grained calf (1.2-1.4 mm) allows rapid patination and comfort on slender wrists.

Use a flat lever tool (spring bar tool) to gently remove the helical pins (spring bars) that secure the strap to the lugs. Insert the lever into the space between the lug and the pin, lift with moderate pressure and the pin will release. Repeat on both sides. To install the new strap, align the holes and compress the pin until it clicks into position on both sides.

Yes, provided it respects the 19 mm lug width. High-quality artisanal straps such as those available on milanostraps.it are compatible without structural modifications. Always verify that the pins are the correct length (standard 19 mm): pins too short will not anchor properly; pins too long will damage the lug.

A quality leather strap (alligator or shell cordovan) lasts 5-8 years with daily use and proper maintenance. Calf leather patinates more quickly (visible after 8-12 months) but remains structurally sound for 4-6 years. Durability depends on exposure to sweat, moisture, sunlight and frequency of seasonal changes. Rotating between 2-3 straps extends the life of each one.