Nomos Glashütte
Club 701.S3— lug 18mm

The Club 701.S3 features a lug width of 18mm, measured internally between the spring bar pins. This dimension is critical when purchasing an aftermarket strap: any measurement error would result in mechanical incompatibility and installation failure.

Alligator or crocodile leather in vegetable tanning represents the reference choice, given the elegant contrast between the natural texture of the skin and the purity of the white lacquer dial. However, fine-grain calf leather, canvas NATO straps, and FKM rubber options offer versatile alternatives depending on usage context.

The process requires a dedicated spring bar tool to compress the elastic pins at both ends of the lug. The procedure is straightforward: position the pin in the tool's slot, compress gently, remove the old strap, and install the new one by aligning the holes at the lug ends. A jeweler or watch service specialist can complete the operation in minutes.

Absolutely yes, provided the lug width is certified at 18mm. Artisanal high-quality straps—in vegetable-tanned leather, alligator, or technical fabrics—are fully compatible and often offer superior finishing compared to OEM straps, allowing aesthetic and constructive customization.

A quality leather strap, subject to daily wear, typically lasts 3–5 years before the fiber begins to degrade visibly. Vegetable-tanned leather ages better than chromium-tanned leather, developing natural patina. Longevity depends on humidity, sun exposure, and cleaning frequency.