Dark Blue Crocodile Strap for the Bulgari Rettangolo
The Bulgari Rettangolo is a lean rectangular dress watch, and its narrow lugs rule out most straps on the shelf. This build is a dark blue crocodile strap for the Bulgari Rettangolo, cut flat and tapered down to a slim 12 mm buckle so it suits the case instead of overwhelming it.
The problem is proportion. A rectangular watch with a small lug opening needs a strap that stays thin and elegant; anything bulky fights the geometry. A made-to-measure croc strap keeps the whole thing sharp.
Strap specifications
| Leather | Dark blue crocodile |
| Strap length | 80/130 mm |
| Buckle width | 12 mm |
| Buckle | Classic, stainless steel |
| Spring bar | Regular (tool removal) |
| Stitching | Side stitch, colour-matched |
| Padding | Flat |
| Tip shape | Tapered |
Why these choices
Crocodile and alligator are the same hide family, and a well-defined croc pattern is a classic dress-watch signature. In dark blue it stays formal but avoids the predictability of black, which suits a design-led piece like the Rettangolo. The leather softens with wear and takes a quiet hand-rubbed patina.
A flat, unpadded build is the key decision here. Padding would add height a rectangular dress watch does not want, so we kept the strap thin and let it lie close to the wrist. Side stitching in a matching thread stays invisible from a step back, and the taper from a slim 12 mm buckle keeps the lines tight to the case.
For other colours in this hide, see our crocodile leather watch straps, or browse the blue leather straps.
★★★★★
“This navy crocodile leather strap exceeded my expectations. The color is rich and deep, and the texture adds a refined touch without being too flashy. I have small wrists, so it's usually hard for me to find a ready-made strap that fits well, but this one sits just right.”
Jonette D. · Verified purchase · Dark blue crocodile strap
FAQ
Will a dark blue crocodile strap for the Bulgari Rettangolo fit the narrow lugs? Yes. We build to your measured lug width and wrist, so it fits the Rettangolo's slim lug opening precisely.
Can you make a flat, unpadded strap for a thin dress watch? Yes. Choose the flat profile and we skip the padding so the strap sits low and close to the wrist.
Design yours in our custom leather watch straps, or open this dark blue crocodile strap. Made to order, so allow 2–3 weeks to delivery.