Strap for Style 41 Stainless Steel / Silver / Strap

The lug width of the Tudor Style 12700-0005 is 20mm. This width represents the most versatile contemporary standard for access to quality artisanal straps. You can verify it by measuring with a calliper the distance between the two horizontal pins located at the sides of the case.

The choice depends on usage context. For formal elegance and visible natural aging, a calf leather with vegetable tanning or shell cordovan. For daily sportiness, a natural alligator with superior softness. For practicality and water resistance, a quality NATO strap or technical rubber. The ideal choice reflects your actual lifestyle, not abstract photographs.

To change the strap, obtain two specific tools: a spring bar tool (two-pronged lever) and a stable surface. Insert the lever into the groove at the side of the horizontal pin situated between case and strap, applying gentle pressure to release the spring. Repeat on the other side. Insert the new strap by threading one end of the pin first, then compress the spring to seat it fully. Avoid sharp impacts that damage the case.

All straps with 20mm lug width are compatible with this model. On milanostraps.it you'll find a curated selection of natural leathers (calf, alligator, shell cordovan, vegetable tanning), NATO canvas, and technical rubber, all available in various colours and customisable. The Casati Milano atelier also offers bespoke creations with personal consultation.

Durability depends on the tanning method and usage context. A vegetable-tanned strap lasts approximately 3-5 years with moderate daily use, developing visible patina. Shell cordovan or natural alligator takes longer to show visual wear, often 5-8 years. Rubber and NATO offer zero aesthetic ageing but greater mechanical resistance. Maintenance—rapid drying, avoiding prolonged water exposure, periodic treatments with natural cocoa butter—extends useful life by 30-50%.