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DS Podium C034.451.11.097.00— lug 20mm

The lug width is exactly 20mm, measured as the internal distance between the watch case lugs. Verify with a digital calliper before purchasing an aftermarket strap to ensure millimetre-precision compatibility.

For sport-elegant use, we recommend Nile crocodile with vegetable tanning (cognac or chestnut brown) for daytime versatility, or brushed calf for tactile grip and humidity resistance. FKM rubber for extreme marine environments, NATO for maximum practicality.

Use a spring bar tool to compress the internal elastic pin of the lug. Insert the tool into the access hole beneath the pin, push inward and extract the strap vertically. Repeat on the opposite lug. Reverse the procedure to install the new strap.

Yes. The 20mm lug width is standard across many watches. Ensure your strap has an internal width of 20.00mm (tolerance ±0.5mm). Premium-quality straps with tapered lugs insert more smoothly into the angled lugs of the DS Podium.

A premium alligator or calf strap, with regular maintenance (cleaning, drying, conditioning), lasts 3–5 years. Wear concentrates at the strap lug area (flexing zones). The patina of the leather increases aesthetic appeal over time, making ageing a feature rather than a fault.