TAG Heuer · Formula 1
Strap for TAG Heuer Formula 1 WBY1113.BA0042
The Formula 1 Solargraph 38 Stainless Steel / White / 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 WBY1113.BA0042
What strap size does the TAG Heuer Formula 1 WBY1113.BA0042 take?
The TAG Heuer Formula 1 WBY1113.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 WBY1113.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 WBY1113.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 WBY1113.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 WBY1113.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 WBY1113.BA0042, seen from the bench
Frequently asked questions
What is the best strap for the TAG Heuer Formula 1 WBY1113.BA0042?
The optimal strap choice depends on intended use. Alligator leather—natural or dyed—delivers formal elegance with racing credentials; vegetable-tanned calf offers natural grip and colour evolution over time; NATO strap in technical canvas authentically references motorsport heritage. All materials must be confirmed as 19mm lug width compatible.
Is an aftermarket strap compatible with the TAG Heuer Formula 1 WBY1113.BA0042?
Yes, provided the lug width is confirmed at 19mm. Any artisanal strap with this specification is compatible with the WBY1113.BA0042. Final quality depends on material selection—alligator, calf, canvas—and construction precision. milanostraps.it stocks 19mm straps tested for compatibility with this model.
What is the lifespan of a leather strap on the TAG Heuer Formula 1 WBY1113.BA0042?
Lifespan depends on leather quality and maintenance. A vegetable-tanned alligator strap lasts 5-8 years with daily wear; premium calf resists 4-6 years. Regular maintenance—gentle cleaning, thorough drying, annual conditioning—significantly extends usable life. Atelier Casati Milano provides 18-month warranty on all bespoke artisanal straps.
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
