Strap for Datejust 31 Stainless Steel/ Rose Gold / Domed / Grey / Oyster

The lug width of the Rolex Datejust 31 reference 278241-0017 is 16mm. This measurement should be taken with a digital calliper at the inner base of the lugs to ensure a precise strap fitting without any risk of deformation.

For an Everose Rolesor case, a vegetable-tanned alligator strap with a rose gold deployante or buckle is the most formally coherent choice. Shell cordovan offers a more distinctive character with a natural patina that develops over time. For sporting or warm-weather use, vulcanised rubber is the most appropriate technical option.

Replacing the strap on the Datejust 31 requires a spring bar tool — either push-pin or screw type — to release the spring bars securing the strap to the lugs. Work on a soft surface to protect the case. If in doubt, entrust the operation to a watchmaker or a specialist workshop.

Yes. Aftermarket straps compatible with the Datejust 31 278241-0017 must have a 16mm lug width and standard 1.8mm spring bars. Milano Straps offers a curated selection of handcrafted 16mm straps made to order and fully compatible with this reference.

A quality leather strap — alligator or shell cordovan, vegetable-tanned — worn daily on a Rolex Datejust 31 typically lasts between two and five years, depending on exposure to perspiration, water and direct sunlight. Rotating between two straps considerably extends their service life. Milano Straps provides an 18-month guarantee against manufacturing defects.