Strap for Artelier Small Second Pointer Date 42.5 Stainless Steel / Silver / Bracelet

The lug width is 22mm. This measurement represents the distance between the two spring bar seats on the case. To verify, use a digital calliper positioned between the lugs at the 12 o'clock to 6 o'clock axis, perpendicular to the case. A 22mm strap installs without adapters.

For a dress watch of this refinement, we recommend alligator leather with vegetable tanning, in burnt brown, cognac, or black. The osteodermic structure of alligator resists daily wear and develops a noble patina over time. Alternatively, full-grain calf leather with vegetable tanning offers a more restrained Nordic aesthetic, ideal for those prioritising visual simplicity.

Position the watch with the case facing upward. Use a spring bar tool (small metal lever) to apply gentle pressure on one of the spring bars, pushing toward the centre of the case. The bar will retract, allowing extraction from its seat. Repeat on the other bar. Install the new strap by inserting the bars into the seats without forcing. The operation is reversible and leaves no damage.

Yes, provided the strap is certified 22mm according to ISO 1261 standard. The spring bar seats on the Artelier 01 644 7545 4051-07 5 22 47 follow ±0.1mm tolerance, ensuring compatibility with straps of equivalent build quality. Avoid generic production straps where dimensional variations may cause play or installation difficulty.

A vegetable-tanned leather strap lasts 18–36 months with daily wear, depending on humidity, perspiration, and thermal variation exposure. Alligator, being more robust, can reach 3–5 years. Longevity extends if the strap is dried regularly and stored in a temperate environment. The patina that develops does not compromise structural integrity.