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TAG Heuer
Link CT511A.BA0564 (aka: CT511ABA0564, CT511A)

TAG Heuer Link CT511A.BA0564 (aka: CT511ABA0564, CT511A): strap made to measure on the watch at the Casati Milano atelier, by appointment.

Link Calibre 36 Automatic Chronograph Stainless Steel / Black

Reference

CT511A.BA0564 (aka: CT511ABA0564, CT511A)

Movement

TAG Heuer caliber Calibre 36 Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds | Date | Chronograph, Column wheel

The Heritage

The TAG Heuer Link Calibre 36 Automatic Chronograph features a stainless steel case with black dial, 42mm in diameter. This iconic model, produced since 1987, is characterized by its modular "S"-link construction that integrates seamlessly with the steel case. The watch requires custom strap attachment due to its non-standard integrated lug system.

Made to Measure

The strap for this watch is made to measure

On the TAG Heuer Link the bracelet is drawn as part of the case: no catalogue strap will fit. In the atelier we take the measurements on the watch itself and build the strap on the piece — that is the work of Casati Milano.

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FAQ

Can I mount a standard strap on the TAG Heuer Link CT511A.BA0564?

No, the bracelet is integrated directly into the case. The attachment is proprietary and a standard strap won't engage. This is the trade-off with the Link: architectural elegance, but no flexibility with off-the-shelf straps. In my atelier, I craft a custom strap by modelling the lugs directly onto your case.

How does the custom strap work for the Link?

Come to <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a>, by appointment. I take measurements directly from your 42mm case, studying how the links connect to the crown and back lug. Each attachment is hand-worked to respect the original geometry. It's not quick, but the result fits your specific case perfectly.

Which leather do you recommend for the TAG Heuer Link?

I prefer Mississippi Alligator for those who want to keep the Link in its refined athletic character: the fine grain supports the bracelet's sophisticated sportiness. If you're after a more casual reinterpretation, Tuscan Leather ages beautifully and develops a patina that dialogues well with the case's satin steel.

How long does a well-made strap last?

With a properly crafted strap, you're looking at 3-5 years of daily wear, then it depends on care. Tuscan leather or alligator need controlled humidity and occasional cleaning with a soft cloth. If you don't mistreat it, it ages gracefully and tells time more honestly than a new watch.

Is the Link really as sporty as you say?

Since 1987, the Link has carried this duality: it's built like a sport watch, with robust links and a modular geometry that doesn't compromise. Yet the execution is refined, almost tailored. For me, it remains the best compromise between formal wearability and everyday durability. The custom strap amplifies exactly this quality.