Strap for Aquis Date 43 Stainless Steel / Blue / Bracelet

The lug width is 22 millimetres. This dimension is determined by the geometry of the Aquis case lugs and is essential to ensure perfect compatibility and harmonious visual proportions. A 22mm strap seats precisely on the pins without lateral play or forcing.

The choice depends on intended use. For those alternating diving with formal situations, alligator leather with vegetable tanning offers sophistication and humidity resistance. For intensive use in a marine environment, vulcanised rubber or FKM straps are unbeatable: total waterproofing, salt resistance, zero maintenance. NATO preserves the original tool watch aesthetic and is indestructible. Warm leather represents the elegant compromise for daily urban wear.

The Aquis pins pass through the integrated lugs of the case. Using a spring bar tool, apply lateral pressure on one of the two horizontal pins, leveraging from below, until sufficient space is created to extract it from the hole in the case. Once one end is freed, the old strap slides away. The operation requires gentleness: incorrect movement can damage the lug. If inexperienced, consult a specialist watchmaker.

Yes, provided it is dimensioned for 22mm lugs. Quality artisanal straps, made from fine leather (alligator, calf, shell cordovan) or technical materials (NATO, rubber), are fully compatible with the Aquis 01 733 7653 4135-07 8 26 01PEB. Always verify that the strap is fitted with pins matching the diameter of the Oris lugs: typically 1.8mm diameter and 22mm distance between holes.

With moderate use and absence of frequent immersions, a quality artisanal alligator or calf strap lasts 4–6 years before showing structural wear. Regular exposure to fresh water does not compromise durability if followed by proper drying; salt water accelerates leather wear if not thoroughly dried. Vegetable tanning ages with nobility rather than degradation, developing patina. For frequent diving, choose rubber or NATO to maximise operational longevity.