TAG Heuer · Formula 1
Strap for TAG Heuer Formula 1 WBY1112.BA0042
The Formula 1 Solargraph 38 Stainless Steel / Blue / Bracelet takes 19 mm straps. Verified lug width, the straps that fit this model, and answers to the most common questions.
Lug width
What I'm asked about the TAG Heuer Formula 1 WBY1112.BA0042
What strap size does the TAG Heuer Formula 1 WBY1112.BA0042 take?
The TAG Heuer Formula 1 WBY1112.BA0042 needs 19 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 Formula 1 WBY1112.BA0042 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 Formula 1 WBY1112.BA0042?
Yes, in 19 mm leather. On a 38 mm case a calf strap works every day; if you want something more, alligator.
Which strap do you recommend for the TAG Heuer Formula 1 WBY1112.BA0042?
A 19 mm calf strap, for every day. You'll find it ready in the 19 mm collection. If you'd rather have something built on your wrist, the Casati atelier.
Straps for the Formula 1 WBY1112.BA0042
Selected for the 19 mm lug width
Black Calfskin Rally Watch Strap – Handmade in Milan★ 5 · 2€110
Black Saffiano Strap Ecru Stitching★ 5 · 5€90
Vintage Brown Calfskin Strap — Natural Patina★ 4.9 · 11€98
Hammered Pink Strap with Ecru Stitching★ 5 · 1€98
Swift Topo Leather Strap€120
Hammered Yellow Strap with Ecru Stitching€98
The Formula 1 WBY1112.BA0042, seen from the bench
Frequently asked questions
Which strap is best for the TAG Heuer Formula 1 WBY1112.BA0042?
The choice depends on your context of use. For aesthetic excellence, chocolate-brown alligator leather with medium grain naturally complements the grey dial and develops visible patina over time. For daily elegance, vegetable-tanned calf leather in deep black offers versatility. For purist-sportive use, an anthracite-grey NATO textile highlights the instrumental character. Black rubber remains ideal for summer or water-based activities.
Which aftermarket straps are compatible with the WBY1112.BA0042?
All artisanal straps with a 19-millimetre lug width are compatible with the WBY1112.BA0042. Milanostraps.it offers a dedicated collection for 19mm straps, customisable in material, colour, initials and stitching thread. Each strap is constructed to European sartorial standards, with robust spring bar housings and saddle-stitch stitching to ensure durability through repeated changes.
How long does a leather strap last on the TAG Heuer Formula 1 WBY1112.BA0042?
Durability depends on material and usage. Vegetable-tanned alligator leather, with proper care (regular drying, avoiding prolonged immersion), maintains structural functionality for 5–7 years of daily use, developing desirable patina. Vegetable-tanned calf typically lasts 4–5 years in intensive use. Natural rubber requires replacement every 3–4 years. Casati Milano provides an 18-month warranty on all handcrafted straps, with reconditioning possible at the atelier.
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
