Rolex
Datejust 36 116234-0118— lug 20mm

The lug width of the Rolex Datejust 36 116234-0118 is 20 millimetres. This measurement is standardised across all 36 mm Datejust models in white gold and stainless steel, and is compatible with any <a href="https://milanostraps.it/collections/cinturini-orologi-per-misura-ansa-20mm">20mm strap</a> manufactured to Rolex specifications. To verify, measure the internal space of the lugs on your watch case: you will find exactly 20 mm.

For the Datejust 36 in white gold and stainless steel, a black alligator strap represents the aesthetic pinnacle: the tabular texture replicates the interplay of light on the dial and maintains intrinsic formality. A vegetable-tanned calf strap is equally noble and develops a remarkable patina over time. For a versatile daily option, a black or anthracite FKM rubber strap offers pragmatism without sacrificing elegance. The choice depends on your intended use and the character you wish to impart to the timepiece.

Changing the strap on a Datejust 36 requires a specific tool—a fine-bladed screwdriver or pin remover. Remove the <a href="https://milanostraps.it/pages/termine-glossario/deployante">deployant clasp</a> or buckle, locate the pin connecting the strap to the case via the lugs, gently extract the pin from one end, and replace the strap. If uncertain, entrust the task to Casati Milano: select your leather in the atelier, follow the crafting process via WhatsApp, and receive your strap with an 18-month manufacturing warranty.

Any strap with a 20-millimetre lug width is compatible with the Datejust 36 116234-0118. Atelier Casati Milano crafts bespoke straps in alligator, calf, shell cordovan, and technical rubber. You can browse the collection of <a href="https://milanostraps.it/collections/cinturini-orologi-per-misura-ansa-20mm">20mm straps</a> online, or visit the atelier to personally select your leather and follow every phase of crafting.

A high-quality leather strap—alligator, vegetable-tanned calf, shell cordovan—typically lasts 3 to 5 years with daily wear. Longevity depends on usage frequency, climate exposure, maintenance, and construction quality. Casati Milano straps include an 18-month manufacturing warranty. With proper care—drying after humidity exposure, protection from intense sunlight—the leather develops an elegant patina that improves with time, significantly extending the strap's lifespan.