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The lug width (distance between spring bars) is 24 mm. This measurement is the international standard for mid-sized sports watches and enables compatibility with an extensive range of aftermarket straps, from classical leather designs to modern fabric NATO configurations. The spacing between lugs also ensures correct visual proportionality relative to the 43.5 mm case diameter.

Selection depends on intended usage. For formal elegance without compromising robustness, we recommend vegetable-tanned calf leather in dark tones (brown, black, military green) with a deployante buckle for secure and tool-free removal. For professional diving applications, a Cordura NATO or vulcanised rubber strap in 24 mm ensures optimal grip even beneath wetsuit pressure. For daily versatility, a Tuscan leather with stainless steel passant represents the optimal aesthetic-functional compromise.

The procedure requires two tools: a spring bar extraction tool or a pointed knife blade. Position the watch on a soft surface, locate the small metal spring inside each lug, apply downward pressure with the tool to release the spring ends, then withdraw the used strap. The new strap is inserted by pressing the springs until an audible click confirms locking. This operation takes 2–3 minutes and requires no professional expertise.

All straps featuring 24 mm lug width are compatible: leather (calf, alligator, shell cordovan, Tuscan), fabrics (NATO, ballistic), vulcanised rubber, and metal (stainless steel, titanium). Milano Straps offers a curated selection of 24 mm straps in vegetable tanning and premium materials, verified for visual proportion with the Aquis's 43.5 mm case diameter. Compatibility is guaranteed by the standardisation of spring bar mechanisms.

A quality leather strap (vegetable-tanned calf or Tuscan leather) typically lasts 3–5 years under daily wear, developing an attractive patina throughout its service life. Durability depends on humidity exposure (the Aquis suits saline climates, but leather is less resilient than steel), maintenance (periodic cleaning and drying after immersion), and frequency of wear. A NATO or rubber strap withstands professional diving environments more effectively. We recommend maintaining spare straps for the Aquis when used with intensity.