Welcome to our comprehensive guide on Cartier watch Buckle!
As aficionados of luxury timepieces, we understand the importance of every detail, no matter how small. Today, we focus our attention on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect: the watch clasp.
In this blog, we’ll explore the diverse types and functionalities of replacement watch strap for Cartier and Cartier watch buckles. And show you some details that you have not seen before of your Cartier buckle.
Introduction of Cartier watch buckle
Different Cartier watches have come with different types of buckles, Overall, Cartier has a total of 7 buckles. In the picture below, We show all 7 types of Cartier buckle watches and strap types fit for different Cartier clasp watches.

Different Cartier watch models’ buckle type
Typically, various Cartier watch collections come with distinct styles of buckles. When seeking a replacement strap for your Cartier timepiece, it’s advisable to opt for an original buckle or one closely resembling the original.
Below is a table that serves as a handy guide for selecting deployant buckles for Cartier or uring your purchase.
Cartier watch model | Cartier buckle type |
Cartier Tank | Double-folded deployment clasp Single-folded deployment clasp Deployant buckle with push button Vintage Buckle Pin buckle |
Cartier Roadster | Double folded deployment calsp |
Cartier Ballon Bleu | Double-folded deployment clasp Pin buckle |
Cartier Pasha | Double folded deployment clasp Single-folded deployment clasp Pin buckle |
Cartier Santos | Double-folded deployment clasp Single-folded deployment clasp Deployant buckle with push button Pin buckle |
Cartier Santos 100 | Watch buckle for Santos 100 |
Cartier Calibre | Double-folded deployment clasp |
Cartier Baignoire | Single-folded deployment clasp Pin buckle |
Watch and strap guide for Cartier Roadster
Watch and strap guide for Cartier Santos
Detail of Cartier watch buckle
Once you grasp the distinct styles of Cartier buckles, I’ll proceed to elucidate the nuanced disparities among the straps paired with various buckles.
Cartier Double folded deployment clasp

Watch band requires:
- Both ends of the watch band should be folded into the buckle, referred to as double-folded
- The thickness of the watch band at the buckle end must be thin enough to properly fit into the buckle.
- No holes on the watch band
Cartier single-folded deployment buckle

Watch band requires:
- One side of the watch band should be folded into the buckle, while the other side remains flat and is connected to the buckle using a spring bar.
- The thickness of the watch band at the buckle end must be thin enough to properly fit into the buckle.
- No holes on the watch band
Cartier deployant buckle with push button

Watch band requires:
- The long side of the watch band has holes that fit into the deployment buckle for Cartier equipped with a push button mechanism.
- The short side of the watch band is connected to the buckle using a quick-release spring bar.
Cartier Pin buckle

Watch band requires:
- Pin Buckle has hole on the long side strap and 2 loops on short side strap
Cartier Vintage buckle

Watch band requires:
- All four ends of the strap are flat and require four spring bars
- The exact strap length or wrist size is required, as the strap length is fixed and not adjustable
Cartier Santos 100 buckle

Watch band requires:
- Both ends of the watch band should be folded into the buckle, referred to as double-folded
- The thickness of the watch band at the buckle end must be thin enough to properly fit into the buckle.
Cartier Tank Divan buckle

Watch band requires:
- The strap is designed to fit the original Cartier Tank Divan buckle, which features large holes.
The above are all the guidelines about Cartier watch buckles. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Watch and Strap Guide for Cartier Tank
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