Strap for Couturier Quartz Ladies

The lug width is 18mm. This dimension is critical for purchasing a compatible strap and should be measured between the inner edges of the lugs using a digital calliper to ensure accuracy.

Alligator leather in vegetable tanning is the optimal choice, followed by continental calf. Both maintain the aesthetic balance of the 32mm case and age with dignity, developing natural patina over time.

Use a spring bar tool to gently open the lug pins. Remove the bars from the old strap, insert the bars into the new strap (ensuring the lug width is 18mm), then close the pins until they click into place.

Yes, provided the strap is specifically designed for 18mm lug width. Quality aftermarket options (in alligator, calf or NATO) are fully compatible and often offer greater aesthetic choices than original equipment manufacturer straps.

A well-crafted alligator or calf strap lasts 3-5 years with conscious daily wear. Longevity depends on humidity variation exposure, perspiration contact and maintenance care; vegetable tanned leather ages more gracefully than industrial treatments.