Strap for Nautilus 7118 Rose Gold / Silver

No. The bracelet is integrated directly into the case: there are no traditional lugs to attach a standard strap. The attachment geometry is entirely proprietary. If you want to wear this watch on leather, the only option is to have a strap built to measure, starting from the actual case.

I only work on these attachments at <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a>, by appointment. I bring the watch to the bench, take measurements directly from the case, and shape every element by hand. There are no templates: each strap is made for that specific piece.

On this watch I prefer Mississippi Alligator in warm tobacco or aged cognac tones. The warmth of rose gold pairs naturally with those shades. Natural Barenia is a solid alternative: it ages with the wrist and, over time, tells its own story.

With regular wear and a little care, five years is a starting point. Quality leather does not deteriorate: it transforms. I keep the strap away from prolonged moisture and let it rest occasionally. A good Alligator, properly tanned, improves with time rather than worsening.

In 1976 Gérald Genta did something that seemed unusual at the time: he took the shape of a ship's porthole and built a sports watch in precious metal around it. The case integrated with the bracelet is not purely aesthetic — it is a structural idea. On this 35.2mm rose gold reference, that tension between hard form and refined proportions is still very much alive.