Journal · Published 18 October 2026
Which leather strap for a Rolex Daytona?
Taking a Daytona off its Oyster bracelet reveals another personality. You just need the right leather.

The right width: 20 mm
Current Cosmograph Daytona models have a 20 mm lug width, like most earlier generations. Always check your reference on our Rolex Daytona strap page.
White or “Panda” dial
The black-and-white contrast goes with almost anything. Glossy black alligator plays the elegance card, grey or taupe nubuck the casual one. For a nod to motor racing, try black stingray.
Black dial
Avoid black on black, which dulls the watch. Prefer cognac or chocolate alligator, which warms up the steel, or a patina leather with uneven shading.
Coloured dials and gold versions
On a yellow gold or Everose Daytona, deep brown or bottle green alligator is a classic. Blue dials pair with a navy darker than the dial.
Original clasp or pin buckle?
Our straps come with a steel pin buckle. In the configurator you can also order a strap designed to take an original deployant clasp.
Rolex and Daytona are trademarks of Rolex SA. Maison Alène is an independent house with no affiliation to Rolex.




