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

Millennium Green Alligator Strap

€195,00

Matte Dark Gray Alligator Strap

€195,00

Millennium Green Alligator Strap — Minimal Stitching

€149,00

Matte Grey Alligator Strap

€195,00

Swift Topo Leather Strap

€120,00

Red Hammered Calfskin Strap Ecru Stitching

€98,00

Italian Calfskin Rally Strap in Cognac

€110,00

Natural Calfskin Rally Strap

€110,00

Vintage Grey Leather Strap – Handmade in Milan

€80,00

Red Suede Strap

€90,00

Brown Italian Leather Strap

€80,00

Cognac Vintage Strap Double Ecru Stitching

€80,00

Red Nappa Italian Leather Strap

€59,00

Pink Saffiano Strap

€90,00

Italian Leather White Nappa Strap

€80,00

Violet Nappa Italian Leather Strap

€80,00

Pink Nappa Italian Leather Strap

€80,00

Saffiano Red Strap Ecru Stitching

€90,00

Black Saffiano Strap Ecru Stitching

€90,00

Blue Suede Strap with Stitching

€90,00

Yellow Suede Strap with Green Stitching

€90,00

Vintage Green Suede Strap

€90,00

Vintage Orange Suede Strap

€90,00

Vintage Olive Green Calf Leather Watch Strap

€80,00

Dark Brown Vintage Leather Strap

€80,00

Vintage Yellow Suede Strap

€90,00

Saffiano Orange Strap

€90,00

Dark Brown Saffiano Strap with Ecru Stitching

€90,00

Dark Brown Leather Strap with White Stitching

€80,00

Brown Vintage Calfskin Strap

€98,00

Saffiano Green Strap Rolled Edge White Stitching

€90,00

Saffiano Green Strap Folded Edge Green Stitching

€90,00

Brown Saffiano Strap Folded Edges White Stitching

€90,00

Brown Saffiano Strap with Rolled Edges and Brown Stitching

€90,00

Vintage Brown Leather Strap with Brown Stitching

€98,00

Dark Brown Vintage Suede Strap

€90,00

Hammered Black Calfskin Strap — Ecru Stitching

€98,00

Brown Roan Leather Strap

€110,00

Saffiano Dark Brown Tonal Strap

€90,00

Brown Saffiano Leather Strap

€90,00

Olive Green Vintage Leather Strap

€80,00

Vintage Purple Suede Strap

€90,00

Vintage Pink Suede Strap

€90,00

Pink Calfskin Strap with Box Stitching

€80,00

Brown Box Calf Strap — Crosshatch Pattern

€80,00

Brown Nabuk Strap

€90,00

Dark Brown Vintage Leather Strap

€80,00

Vintage Brown Horse Shoulder Leather Strap — Limited Edition

€105,00

Saffiano Green Leather Strap with Ecru Stitching

€90,00

Saffiano Green Strap

€90,00

Black Calfskin Rally Watch Strap – Handmade in Milan

€110,00

Dark Green Crazy Horse Strap

€80,00

Grey Hammered Leather Strap with Ecru Stitching

€98,00

Hammered Pink Strap with Ecru Stitching

€98,00

Hammered Calfskin Watch Strap Green with Ecru Stitching

€98,00

Hammered Yellow Strap with Ecru Stitching

€98,00

Apple Watch Saffiano Leather Strap Blue

€105,00

Purple Lizard Strap

€145,00

Lizard Strap Yellow

€145,00

Grey Lizard Strap

€145,00

Green Lizard Strap

€145,00

Camouflage Lizard Strap

€145,00

Pink Ostrich Strap

€165,00

Single Pass Strap Pink — Hammered Calf

€80,00

Red Hammered Calfskin Single Pass Watch Strap

€80,00

Military Green Single Pass Strap — Hammered Calf

€80,00

Single Pass Hammered Yellow Calfskin Strap

€80,00

Black and White Driver Leather Strap

€130,00

Black and Red Driver Strap

€130,00

Black and Blue Leather Driver Strap

€130,00

Black Lizard Strap

€145,00

Lime Lizard Strap

€145,00

Swift Leather Strap Olive Green

€120,00

Swift Red Leather Strap

€120,00

Vintage Tuscan Leather Strap Brown

€98,00

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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