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Watch lug width chart and strap size guide

Lug width is the gap between the two lugs where the strap attaches, measured in millimeters. As a sanity check, lug width is usually about half the case diameter: 40 mm watches take 20 mm straps, 42 to 44 mm watches take 22 mm. Smaller dress watches are 18 or 19 mm, and some (Orient Bambino, Tissot Gentleman) use 21 mm. Buy a strap exactly that width; a 20 mm strap on 22 mm lugs leaves a visible gap and lets the strap slide. The chart below lists every watch we track by brand.

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Common widths and which watches use them

Lug width chart by brand

Every watch we track with a published lug width, grouped by brand, with lug-to-lug (the span that decides fit, see the watch size guide) and case diameter. The sortable all-brands table is further down.

Bulova lug widths

Bulova lug widths
WatchLug widthLug-to-lugCase diameterComes on
Bulova Lunar Pilot 43.5 mm20 mm—43.5 mmLeather
Bulova Lunar Pilot 45 mm 96B25120 mm—45 mmLeather
Bulova Military Hack 96A28220 mm—38 mmLeather

Casio lug widths

Casio lug widths
WatchLug widthLug-to-lugCase diameterComes on
Casio Duro MDV-10622 mm48 mm44 mmResin
Casio Duro MDV107D-1A2V22 mm48 mm44 mmSteel
Casio MTP-1302 Classic22 mm—38.5 mmSteel

Citizen lug widths

Citizen lug widths
WatchLug widthLug-to-lugCase diameterComes on
Citizen Promaster Dive BN0151-09L20 mm48 mm44 mmRubber

Hamilton lug widths

Hamilton lug widths
WatchLug widthLug-to-lugCase diameterComes on
Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto 40 H3251555520 mm—40 mmLeather
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38 H7045573320 mm46 mm38 mmLeather
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 42 H7051513720 mm50 mm42 mmSteel
Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto 40 H6445513320 mm—40 mmSteel
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 3820 mm47 mm38 mmNylon
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 42 H6952993320 mm50 mm42 mmNylon
Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38 H7040573020 mm46.5 mm38 mmLeather
Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 42 H7060573120 mm50 mm42 mmLeather
Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto 40 H8233513120 mm—40 mmSteel

Invicta lug widths

Invicta lug widths
WatchLug widthLug-to-lugCase diameterComes on
Invicta Pro Diver Automatic20 mm48 mm40 mmSteel

Orient lug widths

Orient lug widths
WatchLug widthLug-to-lugCase diameterComes on
Orient Bambino Version 7 Small Seconds RA-AP0106S20 mm—38.4 mmLeather
Orient Bambino Open Heart RA-AG0005L21 mm—40.5 mmLeather
Orient Bambino Version 221 mm46.5 mm40.5 mmLeather
Orient Kamasu22 mm46.8 mm41.8 mmSteel
Orient Mako II22 mm47 mm41.5 mmSteel
Orient Ray II FAA02004B922 mm47 mm41.5 mmSteel

Seiko lug widths

Seiko lug widths
WatchLug widthLug-to-lugCase diameterComes on
Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT SSK02520 mm—39.4 mmNylon
Seiko 5 Sports Field (39.4 mm)20 mm—39.4 mmNylon
Seiko 5 Sports SRPE5720 mm44.6 mm40 mmSteel
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time20 mm—40.5 mmSteel
Seiko Prospex Solar Diver (38.5 mm)20 mm—38.5 mmSteel
Seiko 5 Sports GMT (SKX case)22 mm46.5 mm42.5 mmSteel
Seiko 5 Sports SRPD (42.5 mm)22 mm46 mm42.5 mmSteel
Seiko Prospex Turtle SRPE9922 mm48 mm45 mmSteel

Timex lug widths

Timex lug widths
WatchLug widthLug-to-lugCase diameterComes on
Timex Easy Reader 35 TW2R5610018 mm—35 mmLeather
Timex Marlin Hand-Wound 34 TW2W4450018 mm—34 mmSteel
Timex Q Falcon Eye TW2U9540018 mm—38 mmSteel
Timex Expedition Scout 4020 mm—40 mmLeather
Timex Marlin Automatic 4020 mm—40 mmLeather
Timex Waterbury Classic 40 TW2Y2950020 mm—40 mmLeather
Timex Weekender 3820 mm—38 mmNylon
Timex Weekender 4020 mm—40 mmLeather

Tissot lug widths

How to measure lug width

Take the strap off (or look from above) and measure the inside distance between the lugs with a ruler or calipers. Round to the nearest millimeter. If you get 21.5, the watch almost certainly uses 22 mm and the lugs have slight tolerance, or it is a 21 mm watch on a tight strap. Check the manufacturer's spec before ordering; our watch pages carry the published figure.

Straps that fit, by width

These are the straps we list on Amazon for each width, with today's price. They carry no Value Score; a strap has no spec table. Quick-release pins are noted in the name where the listing states them. The 20 mm and 22 mm widths have their own pages with buying notes: best 20 mm straps, best 22 mm straps, NATO and nylon straps.

18 mm straps

18 mm straps
ItemKindLug widthPriceBuy
BISONSTRAP vintage leather, 18 mm, brown
For 18 mm lugs: Timex Marlin 34, Seiko SNK, Casio A168.
Leather strap18 mm$13.99third-partyAmazon

Amazon.com prices as of November 3, 2026, 18:15 UTC — details. Accessories have no Value Score; they are listed for fit, not ranked.

19 mm straps

19 mm straps
ItemKindLug widthPriceBuy
WOCCI top-grain leather, quick release, 19 mm
The odd 19 mm size used by the Tissot Le Locle.
Leather strap19 mm$13.99third-partyAmazon

Amazon.com prices as of November 3, 2026, 18:15 UTC — details. Accessories have no Value Score; they are listed for fit, not ranked.

20 mm straps

20 mm straps
ItemKindLug widthPriceBuy
BISONSTRAP hand-stitched leather, quick release, 20 mm
Entry-price leather with quick-release pins.
Leather strap20 mm$14.99third-partyAmazon
Getalia Tuscany vegetable-tanned leather, 20 mm
Full-grain Italian leather; ages with wear.
Leather strap20 mm$24.99third-partyAmazon
Archer military-style nylon, 20 mm, black
Heavy nylon with brushed hardware.
Nylon / NATO strap20 mm$19.99third-partyAmazon
Archer military-style nylon, 20 mm, black/gray
Heavy nylon with brushed hardware.
Nylon / NATO strap20 mm$19.99third-partyAmazon
StrapHabit FKM rubber, quick release, 20 mm
Fluororubber: no smell, no sweat marks; the diver upgrade.
Rubber strap20 mm$38.95third-partyAmazon
WOCCI 316L steel bracelet, double-locking clasp, 20 mm
Inexpensive solid steel bracelet.
Steel bracelet20 mm$28.99third-partyAmazon
EACHE steel mesh bracelet, 20 mm
Milanese mesh for dress and field watches.
Steel bracelet20 mm$19.99third-partyAmazon

Amazon.com prices as of November 3, 2026, 18:15 UTC — details. Accessories have no Value Score; they are listed for fit, not ranked.

21 mm straps

21 mm straps
ItemKindLug widthPriceBuy
BISONSTRAP vintage leather, 21 mm, brown
21 mm fits the Orient Bambino and Tissot Gentleman.
Leather strap21 mm$13.99third-partyAmazon

Amazon.com prices as of November 3, 2026, 18:15 UTC — details. Accessories have no Value Score; they are listed for fit, not ranked.

22 mm straps

22 mm straps
ItemKindLug widthPriceBuy
BISONSTRAP hand-stitched leather, quick release, 22 mm
Entry-price leather with quick-release pins.
Leather strap22 mm$14.99third-partyAmazon
Berfine oil-tanned pull-up leather, quick release, 22 mm
Vintage-look pull-up leather.
Leather strap22 mm$19.98third-partyAmazon
Archer military-style nylon, 22 mm, black
Heavy nylon; fits Seiko 5 Sports and Kamasu.
Nylon / NATO strap22 mm$19.99third-partyAmazon
ANNEFIT one-piece nylon, 22 mm
One-piece pass-through strap; adds ~2 mm height.
Nylon / NATO strap22 mm$12.99third-partyAmazon
StrapHabit FKM rubber, quick release, 22 mm
Fluororubber; the usual replacement for the Casio Duro's resin strap.
Rubber strap22 mm$38.95third-partyAmazon
WOCCI ventilated FKM rubber, 22 mm
Vented FKM; cooler on the wrist in summer.
Rubber strap22 mm$20.99third-partyAmazon
WOCCI 316L steel bracelet, double-locking clasp, 22 mm
Inexpensive solid steel bracelet.
Steel bracelet22 mm$28.99third-partyAmazon

Amazon.com prices as of November 3, 2026, 18:15 UTC — details. Accessories have no Value Score; they are listed for fit, not ranked.

Winders, boxes, a travel roll and the spring-bar and link tools are on the accessories page.

All watches, sortable

Click a column header to sort by lug width, lug-to-lug or diameter.

Lug width of every watch we track
WatchLug widthLug-to-lugCase diameterComes on
Timex Easy Reader 35 TW2R5610018 mm—35 mmLeather
Timex Marlin Hand-Wound 34 TW2W4450018 mm—34 mmSteel
Timex Q Falcon Eye TW2U9540018 mm—38 mmSteel
Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80 Black T006.407.16.053.0019 mm—39.3 mmLeather
Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80 Silver T006.407.11.033.0019 mm—39.3 mmSteel
Bulova Lunar Pilot 43.5 mm20 mm—43.5 mmLeather
Bulova Lunar Pilot 45 mm 96B25120 mm—45 mmLeather
Bulova Military Hack 96A28220 mm—38 mmLeather
Citizen Promaster Dive BN0151-09L20 mm48 mm44 mmRubber
Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto 40 H3251555520 mm—40 mmLeather
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38 H7045573320 mm46 mm38 mmLeather
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 42 H7051513720 mm50 mm42 mmSteel
Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto 40 H6445513320 mm—40 mmSteel
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 3820 mm47 mm38 mmNylon
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 42 H6952993320 mm50 mm42 mmNylon
Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38 H7040573020 mm46.5 mm38 mmLeather
Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 42 H7060573120 mm50 mm42 mmLeather
Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto 40 H8233513120 mm—40 mmSteel
Invicta Pro Diver Automatic20 mm48 mm40 mmSteel
Orient Bambino Version 7 Small Seconds RA-AP0106S20 mm—38.4 mmLeather
Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT SSK02520 mm—39.4 mmNylon
Seiko 5 Sports Field (39.4 mm)20 mm—39.4 mmNylon
Seiko 5 Sports SRPE5720 mm44.6 mm40 mmSteel
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time20 mm—40.5 mmSteel
Seiko Prospex Solar Diver (38.5 mm)20 mm—38.5 mmSteel
Timex Expedition Scout 4020 mm—40 mmLeather
Timex Marlin Automatic 4020 mm—40 mmLeather
Timex Waterbury Classic 40 TW2Y2950020 mm—40 mmLeather
Timex Weekender 3820 mm—38 mmNylon
Timex Weekender 4020 mm—40 mmLeather
Orient Bambino Open Heart RA-AG0005L21 mm—40.5 mmLeather
Orient Bambino Version 221 mm46.5 mm40.5 mmLeather
Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium21 mm—40 mmSteel
Tissot Gentleman Quartz Blue T127.410.11.041.0021 mm—40 mmSteel
Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 (40 mm)21 mm—40 mmSteel
Tissot Seastar 1000 Quartz 40 mm Blue T120.410.11.041.0021 mm—40 mmSteel
Casio Duro MDV-10622 mm48 mm44 mmResin
Casio Duro MDV107D-1A2V22 mm48 mm44 mmSteel
Casio MTP-1302 Classic22 mm—38.5 mmSteel
Orient Kamasu22 mm46.8 mm41.8 mmSteel
Orient Mako II22 mm47 mm41.5 mmSteel
Orient Ray II FAA02004B922 mm47 mm41.5 mmSteel
Seiko 5 Sports GMT (SKX case)22 mm46.5 mm42.5 mmSteel
Seiko 5 Sports SRPD (42.5 mm)22 mm46 mm42.5 mmSteel
Seiko Prospex Turtle SRPE9922 mm48 mm45 mmSteel
Tissot Supersport Chrono Black T125.617.11.051.0022 mm—45.5 mmSteel

Taper, thickness and pins

A strap is sold by its lug-end width; "20/18" means 20 mm at the lugs tapering to 18 mm at the buckle. Taper makes a strap feel lighter. Thickness matters for fit under cuffs and for how the strap passes through the spring bars; divers with fat spring bars (Seiko) need a strap with a generous hole. Quick-release pins let you swap without a tool and are worth paying for if you will change straps more than twice.

Spring bars

Most watches use 1.5 mm spring bars. Seiko divers use 2.5 mm "fat" bars that will not fit many aftermarket straps; buy straps that state Seiko compatibility or swap the bars. A spring bar tool costs under $10 and prevents scratched lugs; a pocket knife does not.

FAQ

What lug width is a Seiko 5 Sports?
The 42.5 mm SRPD series is 22 mm; the 38 mm SRPE series is 20 mm. Both are in the Seiko section of the chart above.
Is lug width always half the case diameter?
Roughly, and it is a good sanity check: 40 mm cases are almost always 20 mm, 42 to 44 mm cases 22 mm. Dress watches and Orient often break the rule (38 mm at 21 mm, 40.5 mm at 21 mm), which is why we list the published figure for every model.
Can I put a 22 mm strap on a 20 mm watch?
Only by force, and it will bunch at the lugs. Go the other way instead: a strap one millimeter narrower sits with a hairline gap most people never notice; two millimeters narrower looks wrong.
Do NATO straps need a specific width?
Yes, the same as any strap. A NATO also adds about 2 mm of height because it passes under the case; on a thick watch like the Invicta Pro Diver that is noticeable.