Strap for PR516 Powermatic 80 Stainless Steel / Black

The lug width of the Tissot PR516 is 20 mm. This specific dimension ensures perfect strap adhesion to the case lugs without lateral movement. To verify, measure with a caliper the internal distance between the two lugs parallel to the case.

For the PR516 we recommend honey or tobacco alligator with steel deployante for formal elegance, or vegetable-tanned calf leather for natural ageing. For sportier options, a ballista grey nylon NATO or black vulcanised rubber maintains the functional versatility of the watch.

Locate the lugs on the case. Use a spring bar removal tool—or a thin flat blade—to gently push the bar inward into the lug. Extract the bar completely, remove the old strap, position the new strap between the lugs and reinsert the bar. Verify it is fixed symmetrically.

No. The PR516 T149.407.16.051.00 specifically requires 20 mm internal width straps. Generic straps, often sized 22 or 24 mm, will not adhere correctly to the lugs and will create excessive play. On MilanoStraps you will find certified selections compatible with this measurement.

A natural vegetable-tanned leather strap, used daily, lasts approximately 3-5 years before requiring replacement. Durability depends on frequency of use, exposure to perspiration and humidity. Alligator or shell cordovan straps tend to last longer thanks to superior material density.