Strap for Style 38 Stainless Steel / Fluted / Silver / Strap

The Tudor Style 12510-0023 features a 20mm lug width, specifically engineered for the 38mm case diameter. You can verify this measurement easily: with the original strap installed, measure the distance in millimetres between the two metal pins (lugs) that enter the watch case. The measurement will be exactly 20mm. This specification is essential when purchasing aftermarket straps.

Alligator leather in vegetable tanning represents the premium choice for the 12510-0023: the natural grain of the scutes engages elegantly with the case's minimalist architecture. Shell cordovan offers a compelling alternative, developing a unique patina through wear. For versatility, smooth calf leather in cognac or burgundy maintains aesthetic balance and everyday practicality. All these materials are available with 20mm lugs, bespoke-manufactured by milanostraps.it.

Changing the strap on the 12510-0023 is straightforward and requires no specialised tools beyond a spring bar tool. Invert the watch with the strap facing downward. Using the spring bar tool, gently compress the spring pin: insert the tool tip into one of the terminal holes and press toward the case centre. Once compressed, extract the strap. Repeat from the opposite side. To install the new strap, insert the pin into one lug, compress the spring with the tool, and guide the pin into the opposite lug. You will hear a definitive click confirming secure installation.

Any strap manufactured with 20mm lugs is compatible with the 12510-0023. milanostraps.it offers a specialised collection of 20mm straps in artisanal materials: alligator, cordovan, calf grain, rubber, and NATO fabric. All articles are customisable in standard proportions (17-18mm at the lugs for balanced visual transition), with options for initials, thread colour selection, and deployante clasp in stainless steel or gold. Compatibility is guaranteed: the internal lug width must measure exactly 20mm.

The lifespan of a leather strap depends on frequency of wear, climate, and maintenance. With daily urban use, a quality artisanal alligator or calf strap typically performs for 3-5 years before requiring replacement. Shell cordovan, if maintained with occasional applications of colourless cream conditioner, can endure 5-7 years or beyond, developing a personal patina that aficionados genuinely value. Natural ageing of leather straps is considered desirable among collectors: it narrates the watch's personal history. Casati Milano provides an 18-month warranty on all bespoke straps, with the option to refurbish or upgrade the piece during this period.