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Strap for TAG Heuer Carrera CAR2C12.FC6327

The Carrera Calibre 1887 45 Bullhead Stainless Steel / Titanium / Black / Alligator takes 20 mm straps. Verified lug width, the straps that fit this model, and answers to the most common questions.

Lug width

20mm
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Lug width20 mm
Case diameter45 mm
ReferenceCAR2C12.FC6327 (aka: CAR2C12FC6327, CAR2C12)
FamilyCarrera
MovementTAG Heuer caliber 1887 Hours, Minutes, Small seconds | Chronograph, Column wheel
CaseTitanium, Stainless Steel

Spring bar

Swiss Standard universal spring bars

The right category for this model · 316L steel, all lug widths 13–26 mm

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What I'm asked about the TAG Heuer Carrera CAR2C12.FC6327

What strap size does the TAG Heuer Carrera CAR2C12.FC6327 take?

The TAG Heuer Carrera CAR2C12.FC6327 needs 20 mm between the lugs, usually 16 mm at the buckle. It's the size I've been fitting on it for years.

Can the strap on the TAG Heuer Carrera CAR2C12.FC6327 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 TAG Heuer Carrera CAR2C12.FC6327?

Yes, in 20 mm leather. On a 45 mm chronograph I like box calf: it holds its shape and carries a substantial case.

Which strap do you recommend for the TAG Heuer Carrera CAR2C12.FC6327?

A 20 mm box calf. You'll find it ready in the 20 mm collection. If you'd rather have something built on your wrist, the Casati atelier.

Straps for the Carrera CAR2C12.FC6327

Selected for the 20 mm lug width · workshop selection

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The Carrera CAR2C12.FC6327, seen from the bench

The Carrera represents a historical collection of TAG Heuer dedicated to sports chronographs. The model CAR2C12.FC6327 mounts the automatic caliber 1887 with chronograph function and column-wheel mechanism. The movement offers indication of hours, minutes, small seconds, and chronograph with column-wheel mechanism.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use third-party compatible straps on a TAG Heuer Carrera CAR2C12.FC6327?

Absolutely. Any strap with a 20mm lug width is fully compatible. Artisanal aftermarket straps offer substantially greater aesthetic choice than factory options, allowing personalisation across contexts: fine leathers such as alligator, cordovan, or vegetable-tanned calf for formal occasions; natural rubber for sport; cotton NATO for everyday practicality. Ensure your supplier demonstrates manufacturing punctuality and stitching integrity.

How long does a leather strap last on a TAG Heuer Carrera CAR2C12.FC6327?

Leather strap longevity depends on frequency of wear, leather type, and maintenance. Quality vegetable-tanned calf, worn daily, typically lasts 18–24 months before visible signs of flex-point wear appear. Shell cordovan, owing to its dense fibrous structure, may last 24–36 months under identical usage. If worn sporadically (2–3 times weekly), service life doubles. Annual reconditioning treatments with vegetable leather-specific oils extend lifespan by 6–12 months. Natural rubber straps retain elastic properties for 3–4 years, after which material loses flexibility.

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.

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Casati Milano · Via XX Settembre 15, Milan · by appointment only

The atelier's website: casatimilano.com