Strap for Artelier Small Second Pointer Day 44 Stainless Steel / Black / Bracelet

The lug width is 23mm. This measurement refers to the distance between the horizontal pins that insert into the watch case lugs. To verify the compatibility of an aftermarket strap, measure the distance between the two pins using a calliper: it must be exactly 23.00mm ± 0.1mm tolerance. A strap that is too tight or too loose will create visible misalignments and risk of accidental detachment.

For this model, we recommend alligator leather with vegetable tanning in dark brown tones, which respects the formal elegance of the case, or fine-grained calf leather for more versatile daily wear. For increased durability, a satin-weave NATO strap or FKM rubber ensure superior longevity without compromising aesthetics. The choice depends on your primary use: leather for formal occasions, NATO or rubber for informal environments and light sporting activity.

The strap is replaced by removing the horizontal pins that traverse the lugs. Use a dedicated spring bar tool (available in change kits) to apply lateral pressure to the internal spring of the pin, allowing extraction. Remove the pin from the side where the spring is least tense. Next, insert the new strap by aligning the holes with the lugs and reinsert the pins, verifying they are securely locked on both sides. Oris recommends this operation be performed at authorised service centres to avoid damage to the lugs.

Any strap with 23mm lug width is compatible. Milano Straps offers a specialised selection of 23mm straps in alligator, vegetable-tanned calf, satin NATO, and FKM rubber, all handcrafted to watchmaking quality standards. Always ensure that the factory-installed strap shows no visible gluing defects or irregular stitching, and that the keeper is properly sized to the case diameter.

The lifespan of a natural leather strap depends on intensity of use and environmental conditions. With moderate daily wear in a temperate climate, a quality watchmaking alligator strap resists for 3–5 years before showing signs of structural fatigue (failure of gluing points or fibre brittleness). A vegetable-tanned calf, being more porous, has a slightly shorter lifespan: 2–4 years. Frequent exposure to high humidity, salty sweat, and UV rays significantly reduces this estimate. Milano Straps recommends seasonal rotation between at least two straps to extend overall useful life.