Strap for Aquis Date 43 Stainless Steel / White / Rubber

The lug width is 26mm, a specific dimension for this 43mm Aquis model. It is measured from the centre of one lug to the centre of the other, perpendicular to the wrist-wearing plane. This is a non-standard measurement in the watch industry, so any aftermarket strap must be explicitly commissioned in this width to ensure precise fitting and long-term durability.

It depends on usage: for lasting elegance, vegetable-tanned alligator in black or cognac brown; for frequent diving, vulcanised FKM rubber or silicone; for daily versatility, a military-grade NATO in high-density polyamide; for balance between function and refinement, Belgian or French vegetable-tanned calf with a stainless steel deployant clasp. All must be 26mm lug width.

Remove the watch from its current strap using a spring bar removal tool to release the two metal lugs at the case ends. Once free, the strap slides away. Insert the new 26mm strap, ensuring both lugs are fully engaged with the case shoulders. Verify that the strap is not twisted and that the clasp is properly secured.

Yes, completely. Any leather, NATO, rubber or textile strap with a 26mm lug width is compatible. We recommend verifying that the lugs are dimensioned to accommodate the Aquis case geometry without excessive play, an element that is checked in Casati Milano bespoke straps.

With quality vegetable-tanned leather, with proper maintenance (quick drying after salt water exposure, fresh water rinse, avoiding prolonged direct sunlight), the strap retains structural integrity for 3 to 5 years of intermittent use. Rubber or vulcanised NATO resists water indefinitely. Periodic replacement is normal: each strap accumulates patina and wear that define its character, until it degrades beyond acceptable construction standards.