Strap for Artix Date 39 Stainless Steel / Blue

The lug width of this model is 19mm. This specific measurement reflects the proportions of the 39mm case. To verify your Artix's lug width, measure the space between the two lugs (the case attachments) using a caliper or ruler with millimetre precision. Compatible straps must have exactly 19mm width.

Selection depends on intended use. For formal elegance, we recommend vegetable-tanned leather (tobacco, cognac brown, or bordeaux) or shell cordovan. For daily versatility, a NATO canvas strap in dark grey or navy blue offers practicality without compromising aesthetic dignity. For aquatic activities, FKM rubber (fluoroelastomer) remains the technical solution: it maintains flexibility and dries rapidly without moisture absorption.

The procedure is straightforward: position the watch with the strap facing upward. Locate the spring bars connecting the strap to the case lugs. Using a dedicated tool (the tip of a strap remover), press the bar in the direction of the internal spring, freeing one side of the strap. Repeat on the other side. Insert the new strap by threading the spring bars into the lugs until they click firmly into place. Ensure the strap is centred and does not twist.

All straps designed for 19mm lug width are compatible. The milanostraps.it collection offers options in natural leather, dyed leather, alligator, shell cordovan, canvas NATO straps, and FKM rubber. Always verify the strap features the correct width (19mm) and standard watch spring bars. Compatibility depends exclusively on lug size, not watch brand.

Durability depends on tanning quality, leather type, and intensity of use. A well-crafted vegetable-tanned strap withstands 3–5 years of moderate daily wear. Shell cordovan, due to dense fibres and natural oils, can extend to 5–7 years. Leather ages visibly: it develops natural patina, colour deepens, and surface textures lightly. To maximise longevity, avoid prolonged water immersion, dry rapidly after accidental contact, and occasionally apply leather-specific conditioning balms.