1990s Tank Ref. 88105 Beads-of-Rice

The Cartier Tank ref. 88105 is most often encountered on a leather strap, making this example with its original 18k yellow gold bracelet a particularly appealing configuration.

The white dial remains faithful to Cartier’s signature design language, featuring black Roman numerals, an inner chemin de fer minute track, blued-steel hands and a blue cabochon crown. Powered by a quartz movement for effortless wear, the watch is paired with a beautifully executed multi-link beads-of-rice bracelet that drapes fluidly around the wrist.

The concealed clasp is one of our favourite Cartier details, preserving the bracelet’s continuous pattern and giving the watch the appearance of a single piece of jewellery on the wrist. Accompanied by a Cartier pouch, this bracelet configuration offers an elevated take on the classic Tank.