Straps for Rolex Submariner — the diver returning from the deep

For the Submariner it is the lug width that matters, not the brand. The historic models take 20 mm, the more recent ones 21 mm: check first which lug width yours has, then choose the leather. The correct lug width is verified in Milano Straps's watch archive.

The Submariner changes size, not identity

If your Submariner is older than the 126610 (reference 16610, 14060, 116610LN, etc.), the lug width is 20mm. From the 126610 onwards (Submariner Date 2020, 126613, 126619LB), Rolex switched to 21mm. This is a detail many only discover by trying on the wrong strap. For a sporty wrist: Horween shell cordovan that ages with wear, Hornback alligator for character. For true diving: organic rubber, link at the bottom. For everyday use: swift calfskin or polished Italian leather.

Cinturini per Rolex Submariner — Rolex Submariner 126610LN-0001

Straps for Rolex Submariner

Size
Leather
Matte black alligator leather strap artisanal 20mm, thickness 3.5mm — Milano Straps

Matte Black Alligator Strap

€195,00

Matte dark brown alligator strap 20mm artisanal Made in Italy — Milano Straps

Matte Dark Brown Alligator Strap

€195,00

Light blue alligator watch strap 20mm ecru tribal stitching — Milano Straps

Light Blue Alligator Strap Ecru Tribal Stitching

€149,00

Handcrafted brown vintage calfskin strap 20mm with natural patina for Omega Speedmaster — Milano Straps

Vintage Brown Calfskin Strap — Natural Patina

€98,00

Vintage distressed brown calfskin strap with double stitching 20mm — Milano Straps

Distressed Vintage Leather Strap Double Stitching

€80,00

Brown Horween Cordovan strap | Milano Straps

Horween Cordovan Brown Watch Strap

€145,00

Vintage Black Calfskin Strap

Vintage Black Calfskin Leather Strap

€80,00

Cognac Mohawk Leather Strap

Cognac Mohawk Leather Strap

€95,00

Deep Navy Blue - Sophisticated Colour Richness

Saffiano Navy Blue Strap

€90,00

Black Shell Cordovan strap seamless 20mm and 22mm handmade in Italy — Milano Straps

Black Cordovan Strap with No Stitching

€145,00

Brown Saffiano leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching 20mm, Made in Italy — Milano Straps

Saffiano Leather Strap Brown — Tone-on-Tone Stitching

€90,00

Yellow hammered calfskin leather strap with ecru stitching — handmade, Milano Straps

Hammered Yellow Strap with Ecru Stitching

€98,00

Grey ostrich leather strap Made in Italy, available from 18mm to 24mm — Milano Straps

Gray Ostrich Strap

€165,00

Black calfskin leather strap with yellow stitching, burnished edges, racing style — Milano Straps

Black and Yellow Driver Leather Strap

€130,00

Grand Cavalier Cuir orange watch strap, French calfskin Haas 1842, vegetable tanning, natural patina, Made in Italy

Grand Cavalier Leather Strap Orange

€120,00

Cognac Epsom leather strap with ecru stitching — available in 20mm, 22mm and 24mm — Milano Straps

Cognac Epsom Leather Strap

€120,00

Italian brown leather strap 20mm with white stitching and quick release — Milano Straps

Brown Italian Leather Strap — White Stitching

€59,00

Hand-worked dark brown vintage leather strap, available from 18mm to 24mm — Milano Straps

Dark Brown Vintage Leather Strap

€80,00

Two-piece green military watch strap in eco-friendly fabric — Milano Straps

Military Two-Piece Eco-Friendly Military Green Strap

€52,00

Authentic black alligator strap with natural rubber lining 120/75mm — Milano Straps

Alligator and Black Rubber Strap

€138,00

Black saffiano rubber strap 6mm with natural rubber lining and quick-release — Milano Straps

Black Saffiano Rubber Strap

€105,00

Olive green Italian calfskin strap with ecru stitching — Milano Straps

Olive Calfskin Strap

€80,00

Eco-Friendly Military Grey Two-Piece Strap - Military Watch Strap- Milano Straps

Military Two-Piece Grey Strap — Eco-Friendly Materials

€52,00

Handcrafted dark green Crazy Horse leather strap, Made in Italy — Milano Straps

Dark Green Crazy Horse Strap

€80,00

Military green eco-friendly two-piece watch strap with quick-release — Milano Straps

Eco-Friendly Two-Piece Military Green Watch Strap

€52,00

Rubber strap with brown alligator back, 6mm thickness, quick-release — Milano Straps

Rubber Strap with Brown Alligator Back

€138,00

Rally strap in perforated natural calfskin — Milanese craftsmanship Milano Straps

Natural Calfskin Rally Strap

€110,00

Vintage cognac strap with patina and edge stitching | Milano Straps

Vintage Cognac Strap with Patina Perimeter Stitching

€90,00

Vintage cognac strap with patina and stitching | Milano Straps

Vintage cognac strap with patina stitching

€85,00

Tan Hammered Calfskin Strap | Milano Straps

Tan Hammered Calfskin Strap

€98,00

Horween Cordovan Black Strap | Milano Straps

Black and Red Shell Cordovan Strap

€145,00

Horween Cordovan Cognac Strap | Milano Straps

Black and Red Shell Cordovan Strap

€145,00

Ice Hammered Calfskin Strap | Milano Straps

Hammered Calfskin Strap Light Blue

€98,00

Cognac Alligator Millenium Strap

Millenium Cognac Alligator Strap

€195,00

Light Blue Hammered Calfskin Strap

Hammered Calfskin Strap Light Blue

€98,00

Taupe Hammered Calfskin Strap with Ecru Stitching

Hammered Calfskin Taupe Strap Ecru Stitching

€98,00

Taupe saffiano leather watch strap with ecru stitching, cross-grain texture, understated and sophisticated, heritage 1913, Made in Milan Italy

Saffiano Taupe Strap

€90,00

Milano Straps cognac Saffiano strap

Saffiano Cognac Strap

€90,00

Watch strap in black Saffiano leather, tone-on-tone stitching, crosshatch texture, discreet understated elegance, Made in Milan Italy heritage 1913

Saffiano Black Strap Tone Stitching

€90,00

Handcrafted embossed light blue Epsom leather strap 20mm for Omega Seamaster — Milano Straps

Embossed Azure Epsom Strap

€120,00

Grey embossed Epsom leather strap handcrafted Made in Italy — Milano Straps

Gray Epsom Leather Strap

€120,00

Cognac leather strap 18mm — Milano Straps

Grand Cavalier Cognac Leather Strap

€120,00

Blue Saffiano leather strap with ecru stitching 20mm Made in Italy — Milano Straps

Saffiano Leather Strap Light Blue Ecru Stitching

€90,00

Matte light blue alligator strap, handmade, 18-22mm, for Rolex Datejust and Omega Seamaster — Milano Straps

Matte Blue Alligator Strap

€195,00

Swift leather strap in mouse grey, handstitched — sizes 18-22mm, handcrafted Milano Straps

Swift Topo Leather Strap

€120,00

Red hammered calfskin strap, ecru stitching — available 18mm-24mm, Made in Italy — Milano Straps

Red Hammered Calfskin Strap Ecru Stitching

€98,00

Cognac rally strap in Italian calfskin with racing perforations — Milano Straps

Italian Calfskin Rally Strap in Cognac

€110,00

Grey vintage leather strap, handmade in Milan, brushed aged finish, 20mm 22mm 24mm — Milano Straps

Vintage Grey Leather Strap – Handmade in Milan

€80,00

Red suede vintage leather watch strap - suede strap - Milano Straps

Red Suede Strap

€90,00

Brown Italian leather strap, 20mm, handmade, Made in Italy — Milano Straps

Brown Italian Leather Strap

€80,00

Cognac vintage leather strap, double ecru stitching, handcrafted, Made in Italy — Milano Straps

Cognac Vintage Strap Double Ecru Stitching

€80,00

Red Saffiano leather strap, ecru stitching, 20mm, handcrafted, Made in Milan — Milano Straps

Saffiano Red Strap Ecru Stitching

€90,00

Black Saffiano leather strap, ecru stitching, 20mm, handcrafted, Made in Milan — Milano Straps

Black Saffiano Strap Ecru Stitching

€90,00

Blue suede strap with stitching 20mm, handcrafted, Made in Italy — Milano Straps

Blue Suede Strap with Stitching

€90,00

Hand-worked vintage green leather strap, available in 20mm 22mm 24mm — Milano Straps

Vintage Green Leather Strap

€80,00

Yellow suede strap 18mm with green stitching, handcrafted for dress watch and vintage — Milano Straps

Yellow Suede Strap with Green Stitching

€90,00

Hand-brushed vintage bone distressed calfskin strap, available in 20mm 22mm 24mm — Milano Straps

Vintage Bone Leather Strap

€80,00

Military strap in Italian burgundy calfskin 20mm, G10 one-piece design — Milano Straps

Italian Leather NATO Strap — Bordeaux

€80,00

One-piece military strap in brown calfskin 20-22mm, length 255mm — Milano Straps

Brown Italian Leather NATO Strap

€80,00

Handcrafted vintage green suede strap, Made in Italy, available from 18mm to 24mm — Milano Straps

Vintage Green Suede Strap

€90,00

Vintage orange suede strap — available from 16mm to 24mm, Made in Italy — Milano Straps

Vintage Orange Suede Strap

€90,00

Vintage olive green distressed calfskin strap — available in 18mm 20mm 22mm 24mm — Milano Straps

Vintage Olive Green Calf Leather Watch Strap

€80,00

Hand-brushed vintage dark brown leather strap, ecru stitching — Milano Straps

Dark Brown Vintage Leather Strap

€80,00

Vintage yellow suede strap 20mm in Italian suede leather — Milano Straps

Vintage Yellow Suede Strap

€90,00

Dark brown Saffiano leather watch strap ecru stitching 20mm handcrafted Made in Milan — Milano Straps

Dark Brown Saffiano Strap with Ecru Stitching

€90,00

Blue suede watch strap with handmade red tribal stitching, available in 20mm 22mm 24mm — Milano Straps

Blue Suede Strap with Red Tribal Stitching

€130,00

Vintage green calfskin leather watch strap with ecru stitching, available in 20mm 22mm 24mm — Milano Straps

Vintage Green Calf Leather Strap

€80,00

Vintage grey calfskin watch strap 20mm handstitched — Milano Straps

Vintage Gray Calfskin Strap

€80,00

Military green suede watch strap red stitching 20mm vintage handcrafted Made in Italy — Milano Straps

Military Green Vintage Suede Strap with Red Tribal Stitching

€130,00

Brown suede watch strap with handmade blue tribal stitching, available in 20mm 22mm 24mm — Milano Straps

Brown Suede Strap Blue Tribal Stitching

€130,00

Camel suede watch strap with white tribal stitching, available in 20mm 22mm 24mm — Milano Straps

Camel Suede Strap with White Tribal Stitching

€130,00

Green Shell Cordovan strap 20mm — Milano Straps

Green Cordovan Strap

€145,00

Brown padded calfskin leather watch strap Made in Italy — available in 20mm, 22mm, 24mm — Milano Straps

Brown Box Calfskin Strap — Padded

€80,00

Green rubberised crocodile watch strap 20mm ecru tribal stitching handcrafted Made in Italy — Milano Straps

Green Rubberized Alligator Strap with Ecru Tribal Stitching

€149,00

Red embossed Epsom leather watch strap 20mm for Omega Speedmaster Racing and Tudor Black Bay — Milano Straps

Embossed Red Epsom Strap

€120,00

Emerald green Epsom leather strap 20mm handcrafted Made in Italy — Milano Straps

Emerald Green Epsom Leather Strap

€120,00

Grey embossed Epsom leather watch strap 20mm — scratch-resistant geometric texture, Made in Milan — Milano Straps

Epsom Grey Strap

€120,00

Black shell cordovan watch strap ecru stitching 20mm handmade — Milano Straps

Black Cordovan Strap with Ecru Stitching

€145,00

Black-blue shell cordovan watch strap 20mm handcrafted Made in Italy — Milano Straps

Black-Blue Cordovan Strap in Shell Cordovan

€145,00

Black and red Shell Cordovan Horween strap 20mm handcrafted Made in Italy — Milano Straps

Black and Red Shell Cordovan Strap

€145,00

Dark brown Italian leather strap with white stitching — available from 18mm to 24mm, Milano Straps

Dark Brown Leather Strap with White Stitching

€80,00

Rust suede strap with blue tribal stitching, available in 20mm 22mm 24mm — handcrafted Made in Italy Milano Straps

Rust Suede Strap with Blue Tribal Stitching

€130,00

Dark brown suede strap with vintage tribal stitching 20mm 22mm 24mm handcrafted Made in Italy — Milano Straps

Dark Brown Suede Strap with Vintage Tribal Stitching

€130,00

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my Submariner is 20mm or 21mm?

I take a ruler or a calliper and measure between the two lugs, where the strap fits. The Submariner before 2020 fits 20mm. The 126610 model, from 2020 onwards, fits 21mm.

What's the difference between alligator, cordovan and Italian leather?

Alligator has a scaled grain, fine and regular. Cordovan is compact, with a surface that polishes with use. Italian leather has a softer grain, suited to daily use.

Can I fit the strap myself on my Submariner?

Yes, a spring bar tool is all you need. I slide the bar out from one side, remove the old strap and insert the new one the same way round. The operation takes just a few minutes.

How do I keep the strap in good condition over time?

I clean the leather with a dry cloth after use. I keep the strap away from water and perfume, which damage the surface and the stitching over time.

The next step

The right strap isn’t chosen. It is built, together.

From the atelier appointment to delivery, every step is made for those who know that things done well take time. Rare leathers, one piece at a time, eighteen months of warranty.

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What we offer

  • We guide you through every step — with exclusive images directly from our atelier
  • Over 50 artisanal steps for each strap — from leather selection to final stitching
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