Straps for Tissot: the right leather for each case, lug width by lug width

Your Tissot has a precise lug width: 18, 19, 20 or 22 mm, depending on whether it is a PR 100, a Heritage or a Seastar. Even before the leather, it is that measurement that decides whether a strap sits well or forces the attachment. In my archive, every Tissot reference has its lug width: I know which family takes which measurement, and which case calls for a slightly curved strap so as not to leave gaps at the sides.

Lug width, case, and leather: what actually differs across Tissot families

Tissot doesn't use a single lug width, and the numbers show it. The 20 mm covers 584 models in our archive, almost always sport cases like the PR 100 (147 references) or the Seastar (93): wide cases, thick bezels, a strap that needs substance to not disappear under the wrist. The 22 mm, with 248 models, returns on Seastar and some larger Heritage diameters. Below that, the 19 mm (156 models) and 18 mm (150) are the measure of Carson (139 references) and Couturier (75): more restrained cases, narrow lugs, where a thick strap ends up covering too much of the case flank.

The leather changes with the model's purpose, and not by chance. On the Heritage, which plays on vintage aesthetics, calf (76 available) ages well: it softens, takes the shape of your wrist, darkens slightly at the edges without cracking if kept away from water. On the Couturier, designed for more formal wear, alligator (38 available) holds its structure even after years, while calf there deteriorates sooner. On Everytime and Seastar, where daily wear is different, suede (19) and nylon (82) handle repeated friction from the strap keeper better.

The attachment is the last detail almost nobody notices until they get the strap wrong. The curved lugs of many Heritage models want a curved strap end to match, otherwise two millimeters of light remain visible underneath. The straight lugs of Touch and T-Trend, meanwhile, accept a more squared seam without issue. It's not an aesthetic difference: it's why two Tissot models with the same nominal lug width can need two different leather cuts.

Straps ready for your Tissot

Size

Leather

Matte Black Alligator Strap

€195,00

Matte Dark Brown Alligator Strap

€195,00

Black Alligator Strap with Light Blue Edges

€149,00

Black Alligator Strap with White Edges

€149,00

Black Alligator Strap with Light Red Edging

€149,00

Nubuck Alligator Strap GOLD — Hand Stitched

€195,00

Black Nubuck Alligator Strap with Hand-Stitched Tone-on-Tone Stitching

€195,00

Blue Nubuck Alligator Strap — Hand-Stitched

€195,00

Red Alligator Strap Water Resistant

€195,00

Vintage Alligator Strap Cognac Hand-stitched

€195,00

Vintage Alligator Strap Cognac

€195,00

Matte Military Green Caiman Strap — Hand-Stitched

€270,00

Matte Red Caiman Latirostris Strap — Hand Stitched

€270,00

Hand-stitched Matt Orange Caiman Strap

€270,00

Hand-stitched Matt Blue Caiman Strap

€270,00

Vintage Brown Calfskin Strap — Natural Patina

€98,00

Distressed Vintage Leather Strap Double Stitching

€80,00

Horween Cordovan Brown Watch Strap

€145,00

Black Cordovan Strap with No Stitching

€145,00

Cognac Mohawk Leather Strap

€95,00

Saffiano Navy Blue Strap

€90,00

Hammered Yellow Strap with Ecru Stitching

€98,00

Black and Yellow Driver Leather Strap

€130,00

Black and Red Shell Cordovan Strap

€145,00

Black and Red Shell Cordovan Strap

€145,00

Embossed Azure Epsom Strap

€120,00

Gray Epsom Leather Strap

€120,00

Cognac Epsom Leather Strap

€120,00

Vintage Bone Leather Strap

€80,00

Italian Leather Military Strap — Burgundy

€80,00

Brown Italian Leather Military Strap

€80,00

Blue Suede Strap with Red Tribal Stitching

€130,00

Vintage Green Calf Leather Strap

€80,00

Vintage Gray Calfskin Strap

€80,00

Military Green Vintage Suede Strap with Red Tribal Stitching

€130,00

Brown Suede Strap Blue Tribal Stitching

€130,00

Camel Suede Strap with White Tribal Stitching

€130,00

Brown Box Calfskin Strap — Padded

€80,00

Green Rubberized Alligator Strap with Ecru Tribal Stitching

€149,00

Embossed Red Epsom Strap

€120,00

Emerald Green Epsom Leather Strap

€120,00

Epsom Grey Strap

€120,00

Black Cordovan Strap with Ecru Stitching

€145,00

Black-Blue Cordovan Strap in Shell Cordovan

€145,00

Black and Red Shell Cordovan Strap

€145,00

Brown Vintage Calfskin Strap — Italian Leather

€59,00

Dark Green Italian Calf Leather Strap

€80,00

Rust Suede Strap with Blue Tribal Stitching

€130,00

Dark Brown Suede Strap with Vintage Tribal Stitching

€130,00

Vintage Grey Suede Strap with Tribal Stitching

€130,00

Black Rubberized Alligator Strap with Red Tribal Stitching

€185,00

Black Rubberized Alligator Strap with Blue Tribal Stitching

€145,00

Red Suede Strap with Stitching — Milano Straps

€90,00

Red Gummy Alligator Strap with Blue Tribal Stitching - 20mm

€185,00

Vintage Cognac Leather Strap

€80,00

Vintage Brown Suede Strap

€90,00

Seamless Brown Cordovan Strap

€145,00

Green Calf Leather Strap

€80,00

Red Box Calf Strap

€80,00

Green Canvas and Brown Leather Strap

€98,00

Black Grand Cavalier Cuir Strap 20mm

€115,00

Vintage Brown Leather Strap

€80,00

Red Stingray Leather Strap

€150,00

Green Stingray Strap

€150,00

Light Brown Stingray Leather Strap

€150,00

Black Stingray Leather Strap

€150,00

Novonappa Black Military Style Strap for IWC Pilot

€142,00

Novonappa Brown Military Style IWC Pilot Strap

€142,00

Universal Adapter for Apple Watch

€12,00

Cognac Brown Vintage Leather Watch Strap with Full Patina Stitching

€90,00

Cognac Brown Vintage Leather Watch Strap with Patina Stitching | Handmade in Italy

€85,00

Hammered calfskin strap in cuoio

€98,00

Hammered Calfskin Strap Light Blue

€98,00

Millenium Cognac Alligator Strap

€195,00

Vintage Black Calfskin Leather Strap

€80,00

Green Cordovan Strap

€145,00

Olive Calfskin Strap

€80,00

Brown Cordovan Strap in Shell Cordovan

€145,00

Frequently asked questions

Which Tissot models are covered by the straps on this page?

The archive covers the brand's main families: PR 100, Carson, Heritage, Seastar, Everytime, Touch, T-Trend and Couturier. Each entry starts from the model's exact lug width, so the strap fits without play. You can search for your reference directly in the watch archive to see the compatible leathers.

How do I find my Tissot's exact lug width?

The safest way is to look up your model in the Milano Straps watch archive, also from the "Find your watch's size" box present on every product page. Alternatively, send a photo of your watch via WhatsApp to our team using the "Verify on WhatsApp" button, or take one on app.milanostraps.it, which recognises it automatically. Only as a last resort can you measure with a calliper between the two lugs: never a ruler used on its own.

Are all Tissot lug widths the same?

No. A good number of Tissot models have a 20 mm lug, while a smaller number use 22 mm. The rest are spread across less common sizes such as 16, 18, 19, 21, 14 and 24 mm, found only on a few models. That's why it's always worth checking your own reference before choosing a strap.

Which leathers are ready for Tissot straps?

In the catalogue you'll mainly find NATO and Calfskin, the most numerous materials with 82 and 76 pieces respectively. Alligator follows with 38 pieces and Saffiano with 28, then Suede with 19 and Cordovan with 11. Rounding off the selection are Lizard, Stingray and Ostrich, available in a few pieces for those looking for a less common leather.

Can I get a custom Tissot strap for my wrist?

Made-to-measure isn't a Milano Straps service: it's made by Casati Milano, only by appointment at Via XX Settembre 15, and the details are discussed in person at the atelier. For a ready strap, choose directly from the online catalogue, where you'll find the leather and price shown on the product page.

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