Strap for Artelier Calibre 112 Stainless Steel / Blue

The lug width of the Oris Artelier 01 112 7726 4055-Set 1 23 72FC is 23mm. This measurement is critical for ensuring complete strap compatibility and preventing mechanical play. To verify accurately, insert a digital calliper into the lug shoulder, between the mainspring housing and the strap attachment point: the distance must correspond precisely to 23mm. Even minor deviations can result in loosening and structural stress on the case.

The ideal strap depends on intended use and aesthetic preference. For understated elegance, we recommend natural alligator with vegetable tanning: the texture creates subtle light play and ages consciously over time. For practicality and moisture resistance, vulcanised rubber with linear design offers superior grip and thermal stability. Tuscan waxed leather represents the intermediate solution: restrained aesthetics with natural patina development. Cordura NATO fabric in dark grey maintains the Artelier's essential profile for everyday wear.

The procedure demands precision and proper tools. Place the watch on a soft cushion to protect the dial. Locate the bayonet spring bar within each lug: insert a dedicated tool (spring bar tool or fine needle) into the spring groove, apply gentle downward pressure to release the mechanism, withdraw the old strap. Repeat on the opposite side. To mount the new strap, align both lug holes, insert the bayonet spring bar with slight pressure until it engages with a click. Verify complete attachment by shaking the watch: there should be no mechanical play whatsoever.

All straps with certified 23mm lug width are compatible, regardless of brand. Always verify the strap is specifically declared as 23mm: measurement errors are frequent among low-quality suppliers. Handcrafted straps from Casati Milano or Milano Straps, made to order with sartorial precision, offer superior construction quality and finishing compared to industrial products, guaranteeing longevity and aesthetic evolution over time.

Longevity depends on leather quality, frequency of use, and environmental conditions. A handcrafted alligator or Tuscan calf strap, exposed to moderate daily wear and normal climate conditions, typically lasts 3-5 years before requiring replacement. Ageing is not deterioration: the patina that forms communicates use history. Humidity and chlorine shorten leather lifespan; intense sunlight weakens fibres. Regular maintenance with neutral wax prolongs material resistance. After the first year, subtle wrinkles and minor stress marks are normal: this is the natural evolution of living leather, not a defect.