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Strap for Patek Philippe Calatrava 5296R-001
The Calatrava 5296 Scientific Rosegold / Silver takes 21 mm straps. Verified lug width, the straps that fit this model, and answers to the most common questions.
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Alligator and crocodile, Black
Black Nubuck Alligator Strap with Hand-Stitched Tone-on-Tone Stitching
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What length do I need?
Measure your wrist with a tailor's tape or a piece of string, comfortably snug.
| Wrist circumference | Length (long side / short side) |
|---|---|
| 15.0–16.4 cm | 120 / 70 mm |
| 16.5–17.8 cm | 125 / 75 mm |
| 17.9–19.0 cm | 130 / 80 mm |
| 19.1–20.3 cm | 135 / 85 mm |
| 20.4–21.6 cm | 140 / 85 mm |
| 21.7–22.9 cm | 145 / 90 mm |
The ready-to-wear strap is 115 × 75 mm. For a smaller or larger wrist I make it in the right length: order your length.
What I'm asked about the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5296R-001
What strap size does the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5296R-001 take?
The Patek Philippe Calatrava 5296R-001 needs 21 mm between the lugs, usually 18 mm at the buckle. It's the size I've been fitting on it for years.
Can the strap on the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5296R-001 be changed?
Yes. It has spring bars between the lugs: with the right tool the strap comes off in a minute. If you'd rather not risk a scratch, I do it in the workshop.
Can I put a leather strap on the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5296R-001?
Yes, in 21 mm leather. On a 38 mm dress watch alligator is the natural choice: thin, elegant, what it was born for.
Which strap do you recommend for the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5296R-001?
A thin 21 mm alligator. You'll find it ready in the 21 mm collection. If you'd rather have something built on your wrist, the Casati atelier.
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For changing the strap
The next step
The right strap isn't chosen. It is built, together.
From the atelier appointment to delivery, every step is made for those who know that things done well take time. Rare leathers, one piece at a time, eighteen months of warranty.
Request an appointment →Casati Milano · Via XX Settembre 15, Milan · by appointment only
The atelier's website: casatimilano.com
