Strap for Speedmaster First Omega in Space The Met Edition

The lug width of this model is 19 mm. This dimension, inherited from the historic Speedmaster line, allows the passage of 19 mm straps between the case lugs. You can verify it by measuring the distance between the two lugs with a digital calliper positioned perpendicularly. On milanostraps.it you will find the complete collection filtered for this measurement.

Vegetable-tanned calf leather is the most versatile choice: it ages naturally, developing a patina that synchronises the watch to your wrist. Medium-grain alligator offers robustness and consistent texture coherent with the sporty vocation. 500D polyamide NATO is ideal for intensive wear. For flexibility, choose a strap with a steel deployant buckle that allows rapid switching between materials.

Obtain a spring bar tool and a cloth mat. Position the watch on the cloth to protect the case from scratches. Gently push the spring bar pin downward using the curved tip of the tool: the pin will lift, allowing you to remove the lug. Repeat on the other side. Insert the pins of the new strap into the seats, ensuring they lock completely. Verify that the strap is perpendicular to the case before wearing.

Yes, all straps in the 19mm category are designed for this reference. You can choose from leather, alligator, NATO and rubber, with customisation options: wrist sizing, engraved initials and choice of stitching thread. Handcrafted straps are shipped ready to use, with no need for structural adjustments.

A quality vegetable-tanned calf strap lasts 18-36 months with moderate wear, depending on climate and frequency of use. Vegetable tanning is less sensitive to moisture than chrome-tanned leather, but ages naturally. Synthetic rubber resists 5-7 years before losing elasticity. To extend useful life, avoid prolonged immersion in salt water and allow the strap to air dry after bathing.