Swiss Military Hanowa lug widths

    Most Swiss Military Hanowa watches use a 22 mm lug width: 352 of the 902 Swiss Military Hanowa references with a listed width in our database (39%).

    Lug widths at Swiss Military Hanowa

    The story ยท Since 1963

    The Swiss Military Hanowa story

    1. 2015

      Hanowa became an official licensee of the Swiss Confederation, allowing it to use the Swiss Military name.

    2. 1990

      Hanowa established its second brand, Swiss Military Hanowa.

    3. 1963

      Founded in Biel, Switzerland by Hans Noll and Elisabeth Wirz.

    Swiss Military Hanowa collections

    0620 or 22 mm56 references Swiss Recruit14 or 20 mm30 references Flagship22 or 17 mm26 references Freedom20 or 18 mm19 references Flagship Chrono22 mm19 references Sealander22 or 18 mm19 references Ranger24 or 20 mm18 references Swiss Soldier17 or 14 mm15 references Afterburn21 mm13 references Day Date Classic22 mm11 references Crusader22 mm11 references Undercover22 mm11 references Diligenter21 mm11 references Swiss Soldier Prime20 or 14 mm10 references Platoon24 mm10 references Greyhound21 mm10 references

    All Swiss Military Hanowa collections

    FAQ

    What lug width do Swiss Military Hanowa watches use?

    22 mm is the most common (39% of Swiss Military Hanowa references with a listed width), followed by 20 mm and 24 mm.

    Do all Swiss Military Hanowa watches take the same strap size?

    No. Swiss Military Hanowa uses 6 different lug widths across its collections, so check your exact model or reference.

    When was Swiss Military Hanowa founded?

    Swiss Military Hanowa was founded in 1963 in Biel, Switzerland by Hans Noll and Elisabeth Wirz.

    Help

    What is lug width?

    The gap between the two lugs that hold the strap, in millimetres. A new strap must match it exactly: 20 mm lugs take a 20 mm strap.

    Measure it in 30 seconds

    1. Take the strap off, or look at the back of it: many straps print their width.
    2. Measure the inside gap between the lugs with a caliper or a millimetre ruler.
    3. Round to the nearest whole millimetre. Most watches use 18, 20 or 22 mm.

    Strap, quick release or system?

    Most watches use spring bars, so any strap of the right width fits. Many smartwatches use their own band system instead, such as Apple Watch bands or Garmin QuickFit.