Cartier Tank Française ref. W51026Q3 in stainless steel, produced as an Asia-exclusive 2003 Christmas Limited Edition, limited to 1,200 pieces. The watch features a black dial with bold white Roman numerals, blued steel sword-shaped hands, factory-set diamonds along both sides of the case, quartz movement, and stainless steel Tank Française bracelet.
This limited-edition Tank Française has a sharper look than the standard stainless steel model, pairing the black-and-white dial with factory diamond case sides. Condition is 9/10 (excellent). Serial number begins 449*****.
Product Specifications:
Item Type: Ladies Luxury Wristwatch
Brand: Cartier
Model: Tank Française
Reference Number: W51026Q3
Edition: 2003 Christmas Limited Edition
Production: Limited to 1,200 pieces
Market: Asia-exclusive edition
Serial Number: 449*****
Condition: 9/10
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Shape: Rectangular Tank case
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Movement: Quartz
Bracelet: Stainless steel Tank Française bracelet
Clasp: Cartier deployant clasp
Diamonds: Factory-set diamonds along the case sides
Dial and Hands:
Dial: Black dial
Hour Markers: White Roman numeral hour markers
Hands: Blued steel sword-shaped hands
Dial Signature: Cartier
Dial Marking: Swiss Made at 6 o’clock
Bezel and Case Details:
Bezel Type: Fixed rectangular bezel
Bezel Material: Stainless Steel
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Style: Tank Française rectangular case
Diamond Placement: Factory-set diamonds along both sides of the case
Crown: Faceted sapphire cabochon crown
Caseback: Stainless steel caseback
Band Details:
Band Material: Stainless Steel
Band Style: Integrated Tank Française bracelet
Band Color: Stainless Steel
Clasp: Cartier deployant clasp
Diamond Details:
Stone Type: Diamond
Cut: Round Brilliant
Setting: Factory-set
Placement: Along both sides of the stainless steel case
Features and Style:
Cartier Tank Française ref. W51026Q3
2003 Christmas Limited Edition
Asia-exclusive edition
Limited to 1,200 pieces
Black dial with white Roman numerals
Factory-set diamond case sides
Quartz movement
Stainless steel Tank Française bracelet
Sapphire cabochon crown
Style: Limited-edition Cartier Tank Française wristwatch
Condition Report:
The watch is presented in 9/10 excellent condition. The black dial, white Roman numerals, blued steel hands, factory-set diamond case sides, stainless steel case, bracelet, clasp, and sapphire cabochon crown present well overall. The quartz movement is running.
About The Cartier Tank Française W51026Q3:
The Cartier Tank Française is one of Cartier’s most recognizable modern Tank designs, combining the rectangular Tank case with an integrated bracelet. Its flat-link bracelet flows directly into the case, giving the watch a structured profile while keeping the Roman numeral dial and blue-hand Cartier design language.
This ref. W51026Q3 was produced as a 2003 Christmas Limited Edition for the Asia market, limited to 1,200 pieces. The black dial, white Roman numerals, and factory-set diamond case sides give the watch a more distinctive appearance than the standard stainless steel Tank Française.
This example is presented in 9/10 excellent condition with a quartz movement, stainless steel bracelet, sapphire cabochon crown, and factory diamond case-side setting.