Strap for T-Race Touch Aluminium / Green

The lug width of the Tissot Touch T081.420.97.057.01 is 20mm. This measurement must be verified by positioning a digital calliper on the internal distance between the two metal lugs of the case. Even a minimal error of 0.5mm can cause installation difficulties and stress on the attachment points.

The ideal material depends on usage: for formal-sport contexts, choose alligator or shell cordovan with vegetable tanning, which attenuate the industrial nature of the aluminium case; for intensive daily use, regenerated calf offers comfort and moisture resistance; for extreme outdoor activities, FKM rubber maintains functional coherence with the tactical nature of the watch.

The change requires removal of the spring bars. Use a dedicated spring bar tool: position the tip in the groove of the bar, compress slightly to unlock the internal pin, extract the old strap. Align the new strap's lugs to the watch lugs, reinsert the spring bars by pressing until you hear the locking click. Avoid forcing to prevent damage to the pins or aluminium case.

Yes, provided the strap has lugs specifically dimensioned for 20mm width. Brands such as Barton, Bonetto Cinturini, Hirsch, and certified artisan manufacturers produce 20mm-compatible straps. Always verify that the spring bars are of correct length (typically 2.0-2.5mm in diameter) and that the material does not interfere with the tactical sensors on the dial.

A strap in vegetable-tanned leather typically lasts 3-5 years with daily use, depending on ambient humidity levels and sun exposure. A synthetically tanned strap extends the lifespan to 6-8 years. FKM rubber has a longer lifespan (8-12 years), but requires periodic cleaning with soft water. A quality nylon NATO strap lasts 5-7 years before the fabric begins to fray.