Strap for Nav B-Uhr 44 Premium Automatic

The Steinhart Pilot P0917 features a 22-millimetre lug width. This measurement corresponds to the distance between the two case lugs where the strap attaches. It is an international standard, allowing you to choose from hundreds of compatible artisanal strap options.

The choice depends on your intended use and aesthetic preference. For formal wear, we recommend an alligator or vegetable-tanned calf leather strap, which develops a natural patina over time. For daily or sporty use, a ballistic NATO or FKM rubber strap offers practicality and durability. The pilot identity of the P0917 is best expressed with materials that do not compete chromatically with the black dial.

Strap replacement is straightforward and requires no specialised tools. Position the watch case-side up, locate the pins passing through the lugs on each side, and use a flat blade or dedicated tool to gently push the pin towards the opposite side until it extracts completely. Repeat on the other side and the strap will disengage. Installation of the new strap follows the reverse process.

The P0917 is fully compatible with any artisanal strap featuring a 22-millimetre lug width. There are no proprietary constraints: the lug width is an international standard. Browse our 22mm strap collection for options in alligator, calf, NATO, rubber and natural materials, all ready to ship and customisable online.

Leather strap longevity depends on material quality, tanning method and usage patterns. A premium vegetable-tanned calf strap easily withstands 3-5 years of regular use, developing an increasingly rich patina. Alligator, being denser, can last 5-7 years. Wear concentrates at flexion points (where the strap passes under the lugs) and at the buckle closure zone. Periodic maintenance with quality creams significantly extends lifespan.