Matte Grey Storm Alligator Strap for Cartier Tank
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The Cartier Tank has cemented its positioning as one of the most iconic watches of the past 100 years, and its popularity is going strong today. We are pleased to offer straps to fit the modern day Cartier Tank Must and Tank Louis Cartier, in Small, Large and Extra Large sizes.
If you want to instantly class up your timepiece and get it ready for a dressed up occasion, pair it with an Alligator strap and you are ready. Our Alligator straps are made from genuine alligator hide, using the belly, tail and neck portions of the hide. Go with a handcrafted, Alligator strap and not some embossed pattern, because it isn't the same and you know it.
Strap Length Guide
There are two sides per strap, which we refer to as the long end and the short end, which are represented by C and D respectively in the diagram below.
Our handcrafted leather straps come in 3 different lengths.
- Small (C: 105mm, D: 65mm)
- Medium (C: 115mm, D: 70mm)
- Large (C: 125mm, D: 75mm)
A quick way to decide on the length to get is based on your wrist size. Here is the general recommendation (if you are between sizes, we recommend to size up):
- Wrist size of 14.5cm - 17.0cm: Small
- Wrist size of 16.5cm - 19.0cm : Medium
- Wrist size of 18.5cm - 21.0cm: Large
If you need a strap that is shorter than Small (105/65), or longer than Large (125/75), you can always have the strap custom made.
| Measurements | Description | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Lug width | Varies by lug width (see product listing) |
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| B | Buckle width | |||
| C | Long strap length | 105mm | 115mm | 125mm |
| D | Short strap length | 65mm | 70mm | 75mm |
| E | Distance to middle hole | 63mm | 71mm | 81mm |
| F | Distance between holes | 6mm | ||
| G | Size of holes | 1.8mm | ||
| Number of Strap Holes | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Hope this quick guide helps! Finding the perfect length to get can be a little bit more complicated, as it also depends on the lug-to-lug distance of your watch, and even the shape of your wrist. For a more detailed guide on sizing, please check out this page.
Find Your Lug Width
If you're looking to purchase a strap for your watch, you will need to know the lug width of your watch. Lug width refers to "A" in this schematic below.
There are two ways to find out the lug width of your watch.
- Firstly, you can Google "<watch brand and model> lug width" and see if there is an answer from the brand's website, or some other websites.
- Alternatively, you can simply take a ruler and measure the lug width directly on your watch.
Lug widths are typically in whole numbers, and while the most common lug widths are between 18-22mm, they can go down to 8mm or up to 32mm even. Our ready stock straps are available in 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 21mm, 22mm, 24mm and 26mm. If you need other lug widths, you can have it custom made.
You will then need to purchase a strap of the same lug width. For example, if your watch has a lug width of 20mm, you will need to purchase strap with a width of 20-16.
Note: Our Widths typically have two numbers, for example 20-16. The first number (20) refers to the lug width ("A" in the schematic above). The second number (16) refers to the buckle width ("B" in the schematic above). You just need to ensure that the first number matches the lug width of your watch.
Distinctive Texture
The leather used has naturally formed grains, and thus there will be some variance in terms of how every strap looks. The photos provided in the listing are just one example of how the strap might look.
Combination Tanned
Combination tanned is when the animal hides have been both chrome tanned and vegetable tanned, to achieve a combination of both tanning methods properties.
Customer Reviews
The lug leather width of 19MM is still a bit tight and not easy to replace; the ratio of the short strap to the long strap will deviate to one side on the inside of the wrist when buckled.
In addition to the above two points, the leather quality is very luxurious and lightweight. It is quite cost-effective to buy it at a special price before this price increase.
Thank you for your kind words about our leather straps. We're glad you appreciate the quality and value.
We are sorry to hear about the difficulty in replacing the strap. The Cartier Tank has a short lug that can make installing of leather straps a little bit tricky. If you continue to have issues, please email us at support@delugs.com for assistance.
Additionally, you may find our sizing guide helpful in better understanding the size requirements for your wrist and watch. Every individual's wrist is slightly different, so the length needed for the long and short end of the strap will differ from individual to individual. We are offering split size ordering for some of our leather straps, which may be of interest to you. Please refer to this link: https://delugs.com/blogs/news/a-trial-on-split-size-ordering
Thank you again for your feedback.
Perfecto! No regrets at all!
A very nice aligatorstrap for my Cartier Tank XL. It was a pleasure order and a quick delivery, so nothing to complain.
After a long wait, I finally got my hands on a Solarbeat. It didn't take very long for me to order from Delugs, just so that I can switch things up, every once in a while.
PS The customer service is excellent! And this is why I'm ordering another strap (this time, for my IWC).
It's a really excellent strap. Nice alligator skin and great quality make me happy.
The only fault was that the last hole of the strap had a mark where the buckle had been fastened.
