Need help with selecting new Autavia strap with deployant

calibre11user · Feb 20, 2020

I own an Autavia chronograph (the Calibre 11 Collector's Edition) and am looking to get a nice strap with a deployant clasp.

1. My understanding is that the Autavia has a lug width of 21mm, and apparently TAG Heuer does not make any OEM strap at 21mm with a deployant. Is that correct?

2. I did some homework and found that Zenith makes nice 21mm straps for their El Primero watches. I went to my Zenith dealer, and they said that they could not sell me the strap and deployant unless I had proof-of-registration that I already owned a Zenith watch. Apparently this limitation is to prevent counterfeiting. Has any encountered the same problem?

Thanks.

imagwai · Feb 21, 2020

Yes. You might have better luck if you phone them up and tell them you need a replacement strap for your Zenith and buy over the phone. Depends on who you get, though.

Mspeedster · Feb 21, 2020

I've been using a 22mm TAG Heuer deployment calf strap on my 21mm F1 without issue.

If you like green stitching, I believe the strap of the F1 Cal 16 CAZ2016.FC6473 is 21mm. Also, if I'm not mistaken, I believe some of the Carreras (e.g. Day Date) have 21mm lugs, so their straps should work. Otherwise, there are many aftermarket strap options out there.