Strap for T-Race Quartz Ladies White

The lug width of the T048.217.17.017.00 is 17 mm, measured between the horizontal attachment pins of the case. This measurement is critical for strap selection: 16 mm straps will be too tight, whilst 18 mm straps will leave visible gaps. The standard pins for this lug width are 1.5 mm in diameter.

The choice depends on intended use: alligator or vegetable-tanned calf leather for formal contexts and refined aesthetics; NATO strap in 430 denier nylon for sporting and intensive daily environments, coherent with racing heritage; FKM rubber for maximum resistance to moisture and mechanical stress. All in 17 mm lug width.

Use a spring bar tool to gently compress the retractable pins on the lugs. Position the tool in the recess of each pin, apply controlled pressure, and slide the strap out of the case. Reverse the procedure for the new 17 mm strap, ensuring the pins lodge firmly without excessive force.

Yes, any strap in 17 mm lug width is compatible with the T048.217.17.017.00. Artisanal straps from specialised suppliers often offer superior construction quality to OEM Tissot straps, with choice of leather, texture, and customised finishing. Ensure the attachment bars are 1.5 mm in diameter and that the pins lodge with precision.

A quality leather strap (alligator, calf, or shell cordovan) lasts on average 3–5 years with moderate daily wear, depending on exposure to sun, perspiration, and humidity. Vegetable tanning ages naturally, developing patina and extending aesthetic legitimacy beyond mechanical wear. NATO nylon straps have greater longevity (5–8 years), whilst FKM rubber resists degradation for over 10 years.