Cartier Tank Française Large Automatic Stainless Steel W51002Q3 – Timeless Parisian Elegance

The Cartier Tank Francaise W51002Q3 is a masterclass in classic design reinterpreted with contemporary flair. Introduced as an evolution of the original Tank collection, the Française brought a bold yet elegant bracelet-integrated silhouette to the famed Tank lineage. This particular model – the Large Stainless Steel Automatic version with silvered dial, is a refined expression of modern luxury rooted in Cartier’s rich watchmaking heritage.

The Cartier Tank was originally created in 1917 by Louis Cartier and famously inspired by the silhouette of WWI military tanks. The Francaise variant took this iconic form into a more robust, bracelet-centric style, perfect for contemporary tastes without compromising the brand’s aesthetic legacy.

This large model retains the purity of the original Tank’s rectangular shape but adds sportier functionality with an automatic movement and a date complication. The mix of brushed and polished surfaces on the bracelet and case elevate its versatility, a piece that is both elegant for formal occasions and confident for everyday wear.

Crown: Fluted crown set with signature blue synthetic spinel cabochon

Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date at 6 o’clock

CONDITION:

This Timepiece is in Pristine Condition Complete with Box & Papers Accompanied with a full Two-Year Warranty from Date of Purchase and a Full Value Appraisal