Tissot
Everytime T143.210.17.331.00— lug 16mm

The Tissot Everytime T143.210.17.331.00 features a 16mm lug width. This specification requires a dedicated strap, as wider lugs (18mm, 20mm) will not seat correctly between the case lugs.

Given the 34mm case proportions of the T143.210.17.331.00, we recommend alligator in vegetable tanning (most formal), vegetable-tanned calf (versatile), or NATO in high-density cotton-silk weave (sportier). Alligator enhances understated formality; calf offers uniform texture; NATO prioritises function.

Place the watch on a soft cloth with the case facing downward. Use a spring bar tool to apply controlled pressure at the end of the case, gently lifting the elastic pin at one lug. Remove the pin from the old strap, insert the new strap, and allow the pin to click into position. Repeat for the opposite lug.

Yes, provided the lug width is precisely 16mm and the strap is handcrafted. Avoid generic or low-quality straps: the Tissot Everytime T143.210.17.331.00 deserves materials that age nobly (alligator, shell cordovan, vegetable tanned leathers). An artisanal leather strap improves over time and develops a unique patina.

An artisanal vegetable-tanned leather strap (alligator, calf) typically lasts 2–4 years with intensive daily wear. Longevity increases with maintenance (avoid prolonged moisture; apply conditioner annually). Woven NATO straps last longer but require periodic cleaning. The patina that develops makes the strap increasingly attractive as it ages.