19 mm

19mm Watch Bands

19mm is one of the most specific and most underserved lug widths in watchmaking. It sits between the two most commonly stocked sizes — 18mm and 20mm — which means most retailers skip it entirely. CNS Watch Bands stocks 19mm watch bands deliberately across all materials — leather watch straps, single-pass nylon, FKM rubber watch bands, perlon watch straps, canvas watch straps, and sailcloth watch straps — because collectors who own watches at this width deserve the same range available at more standard sizes.

Whether you call them 19mm watch straps, 19mm watch bands, or 19mm watch band replacements, all CNS options at this width are listed on this page. Quick-release spring bars included as standard.

Adjacent sizes: 18mm watch straps | 20mm watch straps

Is 19mm the Right Size?

19mm refers to the lug width — the gap in millimetres between the two lugs on your watch case at the spring bar positions. Always measure with a digital caliper before ordering — 19mm sits between 18mm and 20mm and is visually easy to misread.

Watches that commonly use 19mm lugs include:

Rolex Submariner (early references) — the 5508, 5512, some 5513 and 1680 references used 19mm lugs. Later Submariner references moved to 20mm. If you have a vintage Submariner from before the mid-1970s, your lug width may be 19mm rather than 20mm.

Rolex Datejust 36mm (select references) — some vintage Datejust references including the 1601 and certain 1603 examples use 19mm. Always measure your specific piece.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual (vintage references) — select vintage Oyster Perpetual references from the 1960s use 19mm lugs.

Rolex Precision and Air-King (vintage) — various vintage Precision and Air-King models from the 1960s and 1970s use 19mm.

Squale Sub-37 Legend — the current Squale Sub-37 Legend uses 19mm lugs — confirmed by Squale's own official specification. One of the few contemporary watches using this width.

Dan Henry 1964 Gran Turismo Chronograph — the 38mm Dan Henry 1964 uses 19mm lugs — confirmed by multiple independent reviews.

Victorinox Swiss Army and Wenger references — "19mm Swiss Army watch band" and "Wenger 19mm watch band" are consistent queries. Several Victorinox Swiss Army Classic and Wenger references use 19mm lugs. Black or dark brown leather watch straps for formal contexts; olive single-pass nylon for field and casual use.

Tissot references — "19mm Tissot watch band" and "Tissot 19mm watch strap" are consistent queries. Select Tissot T-Classic and Heritage references use 19mm lugs. Leather watch straps in warm brown or black is the most appropriate replacement.

Seiko ladies' references — "Seiko women's essentials brown leather strap watch 19mm" generates consistent searches. Several Seiko ladies' dress references use 19mm. Full-grain calfskin in brown or black short length is the most appropriate replacement.

Casio and Timex references — "Casio 19mm watch band" and "Timex 19mm watch band" are consistent queries. Select Casio dress and Timex ladies' references use 19mm lugs.

Other vintage references — a small number of vintage watches from Omega, Longines, Zenith, and other manufacturers at 34mm–37mm case diameter occasionally use 19mm lugs.

19mm Leather Watch Bands

Full-grain calfskin and suede across every leather construction at 19mm — the primary material choice for vintage Rolex collectors and dress watch owners at this width. See the full leather watch straps collection.

Vintage two-stitch — the single most important construction at 19mm. Period-correct for mid-century Rolex references. Warm brown and tan are the most widely worn tones on vintage Rolex.

Classic flat — smooth calfskin and pebble-grain. Black for formal; tan and warm brown for everyday.

Suede — tan and chocolate suede suit vintage Rolex references worn casually.

Non-stitch — clean surface for vintage dress references with minimal dial designs.

Padded — for vintage sport references with deeper cases.

Racing/rally — perforated calfskin for vintage Rolex Daytona and chronograph references at 19mm.

Alligator and crocodile embossed calfskin — "19mm alligator watch strap" (70 monthly searches), "19mm crocodile watch strap" (50 searches), and "alligator watch band 19mm" (50 searches) are among the highest-volume queries at this width. CNS exotic embossed calfskin suits formal vintage Rolex dress references. "19mm alligator leather watch strap" and "19mm lizard watch strap" are additional consistent queries.

Deployment clasp at 19mm — "19mm leather watch strap deployment clasp", "19mm watch strap deployment", and "19mm watch strap with deployment clasp" are consistent queries. CNS stocks 19mm leather watch straps with deployant clasp — a folding clasp that eliminates the standard pin buckle, extending leather longevity. Particularly popular for vintage Rolex references at this width.

Short lengths are available at 19mm — important for collectors with smaller wrists.

19mm Nylon Watch Bands

Single-pass nylon at 19mm watch straps — the most historically relevant nylon choice for vintage Rolex Submariner owners. The single-pass military nylon strap was standard issue on the Submariner in the 1960s and early 1970s. The Bond-inspired colourways — particularly the Vintage Bond black/olive/red stripe — are among the most searched specific nylon combinations for vintage Submariner owners at any lug width.

Perlon watch straps at 19mm watch straps — the most elegant fabric option for vintage dress references. Infinite micro-adjustment is particularly valuable at 19mm where wrist circumferences often fall between standard hole intervals. Grey, tan, and black perlon suit vintage Rolex dress references and Swiss Army dress pieces. "Perlon watch strap 19mm" is a consistent query.

RAF single-pass nylon at 19mm watch straps — for the most specifically European military heritage combination.

Marine Nationale elastic at 19mm watch straps — the most comfortable daily wear option. Navy or black.

Paratrooper elastic at 19mm watch straps — the most comfortable active daily option.

Canvas watch straps at 19mm watch straps — "19mm canvas watch strap" generates 40 monthly searches. Olive and khaki canvas suit Victorinox Swiss Army and vintage field references at 19mm.

Sailcloth watch straps at 19mm watch straps — "19mm sailcloth watch strap" is a consistent query. Sailcloth's maritime heritage connects naturally to vintage Rolex Submariner owners.

19mm Rubber Watch Bands

Tropical style FKM in black at 19mm watch straps — the most historically accurate active strap for vintage Submariner owners. The original 1960s tropical style rubber strap was standard issue on the Rolex Submariner before the Oyster bracelet. "19mm tropic watch strap" is a consistent query for exactly this combination.

Brown tropical FKM at 19mm watch straps — warm brown tropical rubber references the aged patina of original 1960s professional dive watch rubber.

Classic FKM rubber in black at 19mm watch straps — "19mm rubber watch strap" (140 monthly searches) and "19mm rubber watch band" (90 searches) are among the highest-volume queries at this width. Premium FKM is waterproof, UV-stable, and chemical-resistant.

Choosing the Right Material at 19mm

Period-correct collector — vintage two-stitch leather watch straps in warm brown or tan, or tropical style FKM. Both are historically accurate for mid-century Rolex references.

Daily wear and smart-casual — tan or warm brown leather watch straps.

Casual and weekend — tan suede or single-pass nylon in navy, olive, or regimental stripe.

Bond-inspired — striped single-pass nylon in Vintage Bond colourway (black/olive/red).

Active and diving — FKM rubber watch bands or tropical style FKM.

Victorinox Swiss Army — leather watch straps for formal; olive canvas watch straps or single-pass nylon for field use.

Dress watches (Tissot, Seiko ladies') — flat leather watch straps in black or warm brown short length. Perlon watch straps for everyday comfort.

Most Popular 19mm Watch Band Combinations

Vintage Rolex Submariner 5512 / 5513 — warm brown vintage two-stitch leather watch straps for heritage everyday wear; black/olive/red single-pass nylon for the Bond reference; tropical style FKM for period-correct active use.

Vintage Rolex Datejust 1601 — black leather watch straps for formal; warm brown or tan vintage two-stitch for everyday character.

Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual — tan suede or warm brown leather watch straps.

Squale Sub-37 Legend — black tropical style FKM for active wear; dark brown flat leather watch straps for dress-sport.

Victorinox Swiss Army at 19mm — dark brown leather watch straps for formal; olive single-pass nylon for field use.

Tissot references at 19mm — warm brown or black flat leather watch straps. Perlon watch straps for everyday comfort.

Dan Henry 1964 Gran Turismo — dark brown flat leather watch straps or tan suede for the most racing-heritage-coherent combination.

Colour Guide for 19mm Watch Bands

Sizing Notes

Adjacent sizes: 18mm watch straps | 20mm watch straps

Can I use an 18mm strap on a 19mm watch? — "18mm band on 19mm watch" and "18mm strap on 19mm watch" are consistent queries. A 18mm strap leaves visible gaps at the lugs of a 19mm watch. The correct size is 19mm watch straps.

Can I use a 20mm strap on a 19mm watch? — "20mm strap on 19mm watch" and "19mm strap on 20mm watch" are consistent queries. A 20mm strap will not fit between 19mm lugs without compression. Order 19mm watch straps.

Frequently Asked Questions

What watches use 19mm watch bands? Primarily vintage Rolex references (early Submariner 5508/5512/5513, vintage Datejust 1601, vintage Oyster Perpetual, Precision and Air-King), plus the Squale Sub-37 Legend, Dan Henry 1964 Gran Turismo Chronograph, Victorinox Swiss Army and Wenger references, select Tissot T-Classic references, Seiko ladies' dress references, Casio dress watches, and various mid-century vintage watches from Omega, Longines, and similar brands.

Is 19mm or 20mm correct for my vintage Rolex Submariner? Early Submariner references (pre-mid-1970s) typically use 19mm; later references use 20mm. The 5508, 5512, and many 5513 references are 19mm. Confirm by measuring the lug gap with a digital caliper.

What is the most historically accurate strap for a vintage Rolex Submariner? Either tropical style FKM — the basket-weave rubber that was original issue on 1960s Submariners — or vintage two-stitch leather watch straps in warm brown or tan. The Bond-inspired striped single-pass nylon is the most culturally iconic choice.

Are 19mm watch bands available in short lengths? Yes. CNS stocks short lengths at 19mm across leather and suede styles.

What is the best 19mm strap for the Squale Sub-37 Legend? Black tropical style FKM for the most vintage-coherent active combination. Dark brown flat leather watch straps for dress-sport wear. The Sub-37's 19mm lugs suit flat leather at 2-2.5mm proportionally.

What is the best 19mm strap for the Dan Henry 1964 Gran Turismo? Dark brown flat leather watch straps or tan suede — warm leather on the vintage racing chronograph is the most heritage-coherent combination.

All CNS Watch Bands 19mm watch bands ship with quick-release spring bars where applicable. Standard delivery worldwide. 30-day return policy.