Genuine Leather Strap for IWC Portugieser/Big Pilot/Top Gun/Little Prince/Mark 18

Description

Quick answer: Leather wears out long before the watch does. This IWC replacement leather strap is an aftermarket genuine leather strap for the Portugieser, Big Pilot, Top Gun, Little Prince and Mark 18, in 20mm, 21mm or 22mm, black, blue or brown, with a pin or folding buckle.

Which watches does it fit?

It replaces the strap on IWC Portugieser, Big Pilot, Top Gun, Little Prince and Mark 18 watches with a 20mm, 21mm or 22mm lug width. Order the same width as the strap you are removing.

Model / reference	Size
IWC Portugieser	20mm, 21mm or 22mm
IWC Big Pilot	20mm, 21mm or 22mm
IWC Top Gun	20mm, 21mm or 22mm
IWC Little Prince	20mm, 21mm or 22mm
IWC Mark 18	20mm, 21mm or 22mm

Specifications

Type	Aftermarket replacement leather strap
Material	Genuine leather
Lug width	20mm, 21mm or 22mm
Length	135mm + 55mm
Colours	Black, Blue, Brown
Closure	Pin buckle or folding buckle

Options

• Size: 20mm, 21mm, 22mm
• Colour: Black, Blue, Brown
• Buckle style and colour: Silver Pin, Silver Folding, Gold Pin, Gold Folding, Rose Gold Pin, Rose Gold Folding

When to replace your IWC strap

Look out for these signs that the old strap has had its day:

• Cracks or peeling on the surface, especially near the buckle.
• Holes stretched into long slots.
• Dark sweat marks or odour that will not clean out.
• Keeper loops that have torn or come loose.

To make the new strap last, rotate between two straps in hot weather, keep leather away from water and perfume, and wipe it dry after wearing. The same strap is described for pilot-watch buyers on our IWC pilot leather strap page.

How to fit it

1. Lay the watch face down on a soft cloth so the case and crystal are protected.
2. Use a spring bar tool to compress the spring bar at each lug and remove the current strap.
3. Seat a spring bar in each end of the new strap, place one tip in the lug hole, compress the other tip and let it click into place.
4. Pull gently on both sides to check it is locked in. Never open the case back: the strap attaches only at the lugs.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know which width to order?

Measure between the inside edges of the lugs, or read the width printed on the back of your current strap. This strap comes in 20mm, 21mm and 22mm.

Does it come with a buckle?

The strap is sold with your choice of pin or folding buckle in silver, gold or rose gold.

Is leather a good choice for summer?

Leather does not like water or heavy sweat. For hot weather, consider the FKM rubber strap for IWC.

See all straps for IWC, our watch band size guide, or the 105+75mm leather strap replacement for IWC.