Cartier Tank Française ref. W51030Q3, a special Christmas limited edition released in 2006 to commemorate the Tank Française collection's 10th anniversary. Produced in a limited series of 3,000 pieces, this edition features a distinctive raspberry-rose dial with decorative Cartier motifs, contrasting silver-tone Roman numerals, and matching sword-shaped hands.
The rectangular 20 × 25mm stainless steel case is fitted with Cartier's integrated Française bracelet and an octagonal crown set with a pink spinel cabochon. Powered by a quartz movement, the watch has a bracelet measuring approximately 5.75 inches and is presented in 8.5/10 (Very Good–Excellent) condition.
Product Specifications:
Brand: Cartier
Model: Tank Française
Reference Number: W51030Q3
Edition: 2006 Christmas Limited Edition
Production: Limited to 3,000 pieces
Anniversary: 10th Anniversary of the Tank Française Collection
Production Year: 2006
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Dimensions: 20 × 25mm
Case Shape: Rectangular
Movement: Quartz
Caliber: Cartier 057
Dial Color: Raspberry Rose Pink
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Crown: Octagonal crown with pink spinel cabochon
Bracelet: Stainless Steel
Bracelet Length: Approximately 5.75 inches
Serial Number: 704*****
Condition: 8.5/10 (Very Good-Excellent)
Dial and Hands:
Dial Color: Raspberry Rose Pink
Dial Design: Decorative Cartier motifs against a raspberry-colored background
Hour Markers: Silver-tone Roman numerals
Hands: Silver-tone sword-shaped hands
Dial Signature: Cartier
Special Edition Detail: Raspberry-rose decorative dial exclusive to the limited-edition design
Bezel and Case Details:
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Dimensions: 20 × 25mm
Case Shape: Rectangular
Bezel: Fixed polished stainless steel
Case Design: Rectangular Tank Française case with integrated bracelet
Crown: Octagonal crown set with pink spinel cabochon
Band Details:
Band Material: Stainless Steel
Band Style: Integrated Tank Française bracelet
Band Color: Silver-tone
Bracelet Length: Approximately 5.75 inches
Clasp: Folding deployant clasp
Features and Style:
Cartier Tank Française ref. W51030Q3
2006 Christmas Limited Edition
Commemorative 10th Anniversary release
Limited production of 3,000 pieces
Raspberry-rose decorative dial
Silver-tone Roman numeral hour markers
Pink spinel cabochon crown
20 × 25mm stainless steel case
Quartz caliber 057 movement
Integrated stainless steel Française bracelet
Condition Report:
Condition: 8.5/10 — Very Good–Excellent
The watch presents in very good to excellent overall condition, with signs of previous wear consistent with its age. The raspberry-rose dial retains its decorative Cartier motifs, silver-tone Roman numerals, and matching sword-shaped hands.
The stainless steel case features the distinctive Tank Française design, complemented by the pink spinel cabochon crown. The integrated stainless steel bracelet measures approximately 5.75 inches.
About the Cartier Tank Française 2006 Christmas Limited Edition:
Cartier introduced the Tank Française in 1996, bringing an integrated metal bracelet and a more angular case design to the historic Tank collection. Its distinctive bracelet construction, rectangular dial, and polished case quickly established the Française as one of Cartier's recognizable modern watch designs.
In 2006, Cartier marked the collection's 10th anniversary with a special Christmas limited edition of 3,000 pieces. Reference W51030Q3 departed from the traditional silver Cartier dial in favor of a vivid raspberry-rose color scheme, decorative Cartier motifs, silver-tone Roman numerals, and a coordinating pink spinel cabochon crown.
The dial is the defining feature of this edition. Its rich pink-red coloring and decorative surface give the familiar Tank Française a distinctly different appearance from the standard-production models, while preserving the rectangular case and integrated bracelet that made the collection successful.
Produced during the period when Cartier released several special-edition Tank Française designs for the Asian market and holiday season, the W51030Q3 is an interesting example of the maison's more experimental dial treatments from the 2000s.