Crocodile Strap for the Cartier Santos Dumont

The Cartier Santos Dumont has a case that a standard strap cannot follow, so an aftermarket replacement has to be cut as an integrated strap that fits the lug line exactly. This build is a black crocodile integrated strap for the Extra Large Santos Dumont, shaped to the 18.9 mm lugs and cut 75/115 mm. The brief was a like-for-like black croc that drops straight into the case.

Strap specifications

Why these choices

An integrated strap is shaped into one specific case rather than ending at a straight spring bar, so the leather meets the Santos Dumont's lugs with no gap. That is the only way a replacement looks factory on this model, so we cut the ends to the 18.9 mm lug width given for the Extra Large case.

Crocodile is the natural match for a Cartier dress watch; it softens with wear and takes a hand-rubbed patina, so a black croc keeps the Santos Dumont formal while breaking in to the wrist. Black is the safe, versatile choice for this case.

At 75/115 mm the strap suits a 6.5 to 7 inch (16.5 to 18 cm) wrist with the case centered and a short tail, which fits the proportions of the Extra Large.

FAQ

What strap fits the Cartier Santos Dumont?

A crocodile strap for the Cartier Santos Dumont has to be made as an integrated strap, shaped to the exact case and lug width, so it sits flush where a standard strap would leave a gap.

How do you size an integrated Santos Dumont strap?

We work from the case size and lug width, here the Extra Large case with 18.9 mm lugs, and cut the strap ends to match before sizing the length to your wrist.

Each strap is made to order, so allow two to three weeks to delivery. See this integrated Santos Dumont strap, or browse our Cartier watch straps, crocodile watch straps, and the full custom leather watch straps range.