Purple Karung Snakeskin Strap for a Cartier Tank
The Cartier Tank is a small, formal watch, and most owners reach for plain black or brown leather. This order went the other way: a purple karung snakeskin strap for a Cartier Tank, an exotic with fine hexagonal scales that gives a dress watch a quiet jolt of color and texture.
It was built for an owner in New Jersey, cut short at 65/105mm with a 14mm gold buckle to suit the Tank's small case.
Strap specifications
| Leather | Purple karung snakeskin |
|---|---|
| Length | 65/105mm short (about 2.55 in / 4.1 in) |
| Buckle width | 14mm |
| Buckle | Classic, gold |
| Spring bars | Regular |
Why these choices
Karung is a snakeskin with small, even hexagonal scales and a supple hand, so it wraps a thin case cleanly without the stiffness of a heavier exotic. On a Tank, that matters — the strap has to bend close to a small case and sit flat under a cuff. Purple keeps it dressy but personal, the kind of color that reads as a deliberate choice rather than a default.
The 14mm buckle and 65/105mm length are sized for a small case and wrist. A Cartier Tank does not need a long strap, and cutting it short keeps the keepers tidy instead of leaving a tail. We used standard spring bars to match the watch.
Snakeskin like this works on small dress watches across the board. You can see more in our snakeskin straps and Cartier straps.
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“I got really lucky on the color match. It looks so crazy good with this crystallized titanium watch. It's nice to have a resource for custom straps that is so responsive and skilled. Thank you.”
Stephen E. · Verified purchase · Purple karung snakeskin strap
Questions about a Cartier Tank snakeskin strap
What size karung snakeskin strap fits a Cartier Tank?
This one was cut to a 14mm buckle width and a short 65/105mm length. Tell us your Tank's strap width and your wrist size and we cut to match.
Is karung snakeskin durable enough for daily wear?
Yes, with normal care. The scales are supple but tough; keeping it dry and out of long sun exposure preserves the color.
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