Lizard Strap for Michel Herbelin Art Deco: 21mm Tapered
Rectangular watches from the art deco school rarely wear standard lug widths, and the Michel Herbelin Art Deco on this order from England proves the point: it takes a 21mm strap — a width almost nothing off the shelf covers — tapering to an 18mm buckle. A lizard strap for a Michel Herbelin Art Deco is a natural pairing, and an odd lug width is a configurator problem, not a compromise problem.
The build
| Spec | As ordered |
|---|---|
| Watch | Michel Herbelin Art Deco, tank-style case |
| Leather | Dark brown lizard |
| Lug width | 21mm, tapering to 18mm at the buckle |
| Strap length | 70/115mm (about 2.75/4.5 in), for a 6.0–6.5 in wrist |
| Buckle | Stainless steel, 18mm |
| Spring bars | 21mm quick release |
| Padding | With padding |
| Stitching | Minimal, matching color |
Why these choices
Lizard is the dressiest exotic we cut — fine, even scales that suit smaller dials — which makes it the right hide for a slim rectangular case. On a watch this size, a coarse-grained leather would shout over the dial; lizard reads as texture at conversation distance and pattern up close. The dark brown keeps it versatile across leather goods the wearer already owns. More builds in this hide are in our lizard leather watch strap collection; this one started from the dark brown lizard strap page.
The customer's note was specific: padded, not flat — and that instinct is right for a tank-style watch. A 21/18 taper plus padding gives the strap a defined spine that matches the geometry of a rectangular case, where a flat cut can look like ribbon. The 70/115mm length brings the buckle to center on a 6.0–6.5 inch wrist instead of riding around the side.
The 21mm lug width is the spec that sends people to a custom maker in the first place. Our configurator covers lug widths from 8mm to 30mm in 0.5mm steps where needed, with the taper chosen independently — the same way this order paired 21mm lugs with an 18mm stainless buckle. If your watch falls between catalog sizes, any strap in our custom leather watch strap collection can be cut to the width the case actually demands.
★★★★★
“So well made. Beautiful leather. Couldn't be more happy with the product, I'll be ordering more straps for my other watches soon.”
Tyler Z. · Verified purchase · Dark brown lizard strap
Common questions
Where do I find a lizard strap for a Michel Herbelin Art Deco in 21mm?
Measure the gap between the lugs to confirm 21mm, then configure the width directly on the product page — no special request needed. This order used 21mm quick release spring bars, so the strap swaps on without tools.
Should a tank-style strap taper?
Usually, yes. A taper of 2–3mm from lug to buckle slims the strap under the cuff and keeps a small buckle from looking oversized. Here the 21mm lug width tapers to 18mm, which preserves the case's proportions.
Every strap is made to order — allow 2–3 weeks to delivery. Odd widths cost nothing extra; they are simply what the configurator is for.