Cartier Tank Française ref. W51008Q3 in stainless steel, circa 2011, featuring a silver dial with black Roman numeral hour markers, blued steel sword-shaped hands, and Cartier's signature blue cabochon crown. The rectangular case measures approximately 20 × 25mm and is paired with an integrated stainless steel bracelet.
Powered by Cartier's quartz caliber 057, this Tank Française retains the compact proportions and distinctive bracelet design associated with the collection. The bracelet measures approximately 5.5 inches, and the watch is presented in 9/10 (Excellent) condition.
Product Specifications:
Brand: Cartier
Model: Tank Française
Reference Number: W51008Q3
Production Era: Circa 2011
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Dimensions: 20 × 25mm
Case Shape: Rectangular
Movement: Quartz
Caliber: Cartier 057
Dial Color: Silver
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Bracelet: Stainless Steel
Bracelet Length: Approximately 5.5 inches
Serial Number: 238********
Condition: 9/10 (Excellent)
Dial and Hands:
Dial Color: Silver
Hour Markers: Black Roman numerals
Hands: Blued steel sword-shaped hands
Dial Signature: Cartier
Minute Track: Inner railroad minute track
Display: Analog, hours and minutes
Bezel and Case Details:
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Dimensions: 20 × 25mm
Case Shape: Rectangular
Bezel: Polished stainless steel
Crown: Stainless steel crown with blue cabochon
Case Design: Tank Française case with integrated bracelet construction
Band Details:
Band Material: Stainless Steel
Band Style: Integrated Tank Française bracelet
Band Color: Silver-tone
Bracelet Length: Approximately 5.5 inches
Bracelet Design: Articulated links with alternating polished and brushed surfaces
Features and Style:
Cartier Tank Française ref. W51008Q3
Circa 2011
Stainless steel rectangular case
Silver Roman numeral dial
Blued steel sword-shaped hands
Quartz caliber 057 movement
Blue cabochon crown
Integrated stainless steel bracelet
Compact 20 × 25mm case
Condition Report:
Condition: 9/10 (Excellent)
The watch presents in excellent overall condition, with minor signs of previous wear. The silver dial retains its black Roman numerals, railroad minute track, and blued steel hands.
The stainless steel case and integrated bracelet maintain the characteristic lines of the Tank Française design. The bracelet measures approximately 5.5 inches.
About the Cartier Tank Française:
Cartier introduced the Tank Française in 1996 as a reinterpretation of the original Tank watch, first created by Louis Cartier in 1917. While retaining the rectangular case and Roman numeral dial associated with the Tank collection, the Française introduced a more integrated bracelet design with articulated metal links.
The model is distinguished by its angular case, polished brancards, and bracelet that flows directly into the watch. Its Roman numeral dial, blued steel hands, railroad minute track, and blue cabochon crown preserve the recognizable design elements of Cartier's traditional timepieces.
Reference W51008Q3 features the smaller Tank Française case in stainless steel, paired with a quartz movement and integrated bracelet. Its 20 × 25mm proportions closely follow the compact dress-watch styling that has remained popular throughout the collection's history.