Strap for Gent XL Swissmatic Khaki / Black

The lug width of the Tissot XL T116.407.36.051.00 is 22 millimetres. This dimension was specified to maintain visual proportions across a 43mm case, ensuring mechanical stability and proper strap seating without lateral play on the lugs.

We recommend Tuscan leather with vegetable tanning in cognac brown for the Tissot XL T116.407.36.051.00: the natural grain structure imparts understated authority to the 43mm brushed steel case, creating an aesthetic contrast that ages gracefully. Alternatively, polished alligator for formal occasions, or military-spec NATO for sporting emphasis.

Remove the spring bars (small metal pins) anchoring the strap to the lugs. Using a spring bar tool, gently lift the internal spring mechanism and extract the pin from its seat. Repeat for both sides, then install the new strap by reversing the procedure. The operation requires approximately two minutes.

Yes, any strap bearing a 22mm lug width is mechanically compatible. Verify manually that the strap seats flush against the case lugs without lateral movement. Avoid straps marketed with ambiguous sizing; genuine 22mm dimensions eliminate installation uncertainty.

A vegetable-tanned leather strap typically endures 18–24 months of regular daily wear before creasing, colour fading, or brittleness necessitates replacement. Rotation between multiple straps extends individual lifespan. Conditioning with leather balm every 6–8 weeks preserves suppleness and delays oxidative degradation.