Strap for Style 38 Stainless Steel / Yellow Gold / Fluted / Silver / Bracelet

The Tudor Style 12513-0003 features a lug width of 20 millimetres. This dimension is measured between the inner edges of the two spring bar terminals (the metal bars that attach the strap to the case). It is essential to respect this measurement to avoid mechanical play or forcing. Alternative sizes (18mm, 22mm) are not compatible.

For the two-tone yellow gold and stainless steel case of the 12513-0003, we recommend dark alligator (black, ebony brown) for formal settings, shell cordovan in cognac tones for chromatic dialogue with the gold, or vegetable-tanned calf leather for aesthetic evolution over time. Avoid synthetic straps which diminish the presence of yellow gold.

Removing the strap requires specific tools: a dedicated spring bar removal tool or a flat steel implement. Insert the tool into the groove between the lug and case, gently pushing the terminal outward until the spring bar releases. Reverse the procedure for installation. If you lack experience, we recommend entrusting the work to a professional watchmaker.

Yes, any strap with a 20mm lug width is compatible. Artisanal straps from milanostraps.it, crafted in premium leather and customisable, represent a significant upgrade over original equipment. It is advisable to select materials and colours that dialogue with the two-tone case (avoid synthetics).

A quality leather strap (alligator, shell cordovan, vegetable-tanned calf) will last 3-5 years with moderate daily use. Longevity depends on frequency of wear, ambient humidity, sun exposure, and material care. Premium leathers age visibly, developing patina: this is a desirable characteristic. Synthetic straps last longer but without aesthetic evolution.