The Odd & Awesome 19mm Watch Lug Width Size

When it comes to OEM replacement watch bands, the common lug width size we find available are often either in 20mm & 22mm. Most OEM straps made available today are from the range of 18mm-24mm.

Quick Release Italian Leather on Seiko-SLA017 19H16PBU63C1T016

However, you’ll less likely find lots of strap options for the odd sizes, such as 19mm, 21mm, and 23mm. Why is it so hard to find fitted bracelets in a such lug width size (refer to as odd size).

Vintage FKM Chaffle Black Rubber Strap FKM06A-19A18PBU66 on Seiko Hi-beat-SBEX007

Well, you can look at it from various point of views. Looking at it from a watch company, odd size watches are made to individualize the product, to limit the choices of OEM straps options, and of course to protect the companies own accessories........