Strap for Defy Skyline 36 Stainless Steel - Diamond / Red / Xiaoxia

No. The bracelet is integrated into the case and the lugs are not standard — a regular strap won't fit. When I want to change the look of this watch, I craft a bespoke strap directly at the atelier, working on the case itself.

You visit the <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Atelier Casati Milano</a>, by appointment. I take measurements directly from your case, study the angles of the faceted flanks, and create a strap that attaches perfectly while preserving the watch's aesthetic integrity.

With that twilight red dial and the sport-elegant spirit of the case, I prefer Barenia with warm patina. It ages beautifully and speaks naturally to the Defy's bold character. If you love deeper tones, Bordeaux Swift is an alternative that doesn't disappoint.

With the leathers I use and minimal care, between 5 and 8 years. Leather lives: it patinas, changes appearance, tells stories. A cream application now and then protects it, and ageing becomes part of its charm.

It's consistent with the Defy's vision: challenging conventions. The faceted case and fused bracelet create a unique, modern architecture that refuses bland modularity. It mirrors the same technical restlessness of the El Primero inside.