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Cartier Ref. 3511 Stainless Steel 'Tank Anglaise' Watch

Partially verified

This Cartier Tank Anglaise reference 3511 wristwatch features a stainless steel case measuring approximately 39 by 30 mm with a matching stainless steel link bracelet. The source reports that it is equipped with an automatic movement and offers a date complication. Its silvered dial displays bold Roman numeral hour markers, an inner railway minute track, a date aperture at the three o'clock position, and blued hands, alongside a secret Cartier signature incorporated into the Roman numeral seven. According to the auction listing, the lot was accompanied by its presentation box, instruction and guarantee booklets, and cleaning kit.

Front view of the Cartier Tank Anglaise reference 3511 wristwatch in stainless steel
Front view of the Cartier Tank Anglaise reference 3511 wristwatch in stainless steel — Freeman's / Hindman. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
hindmanauctions.com
Category
Wristwatch · Automatic wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Cartier
Reference
3511
Catalogue / lot identifier
8
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
860659UX

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Physical Description

The Cartier Tank Anglaise (Reference 3511) is constructed from stainless steel and features a rectangular case measuring approximately 39 by 30 mm. The design includes an integrated winding crown recessed into the right brancard flank, distinguished by a blue cabochon tip.

The watch is fitted with a stainless steel bracelet composed of three-piece link rows. Visible wear on the exterior includes fine surface scratching across both the polished and brushed metal surfaces of the bezel and case.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case size: Approx. 39 x 30 mm”
  • “Integrated winding crown recessed into the right brancard flank with a blue cabochon tip.”
  • “Fine surface scratching visible across the polished and brushed metal surfaces of the case and bezel.”

Dial Characteristics

The watch features a silvered flinqué dial, which is defined by radiating guilloché texturing around the center. The layout includes bold Roman numeral hour markers and an inner railway minute track.

A rectangular date aperture is positioned at the three o'clock mark, displaying a white disk with a black numeral. Blued hands provide contrast.

Evidence for this section
  • “Silvered flinqué dial featuring radiating guilloché texturing around the center.”
  • “Rectangular date aperture positioned at 3 o'clock showing a white disk with black numeral.”

Mechanism and Source-Reported Data

The movement is identified by the source as automatic. Case back inscriptions confirm the watch's identity as a 'WATER RESISTANT SWISS MADE STAINLESS STEEL' model, repeating the serial number 860659UX and reference 3511.

The lot is sold as-is. The source explicitly states that authenticity of individual parts is not guaranteed due to the possibility of restoration or repair, and there is no warranty provided regarding the functionality of the movement.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: Automatic”
  • “Case back: Cartier WATER RESISTANT SWISS MADE STAINLESS STEEL 860659UX 3511 AUTOMATIC.”
  • “The authenticity of individual parts is not guaranteed since repairs and restoration may have occurred.”
  • “All lots are sold “AS IS”.”

Open research questions

  • What specific automatic caliber is housed within the 3511 reference?
  • Can the serial number 860659UX be corroborated against Cartier production records?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Cartier Ref. 3511 Stainless Steel 'Tank Anglaise' Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerCartier“Maker: Cartier”
ModelTank Anglaise“Model: Tank Anglaise”
Reference number3511“Reference number: 3511”
Serial number860659UX“Serial number: 860659UX”
Case sizeApprox. 39 x 30 mm“Case size: Approx. 39 x 30 mm”
Case materialStainless steel“Case material: Stainless steel”
MovementAutomatic“Movement: Automatic”
Case back inscriptionCartier WATER RESISTANT SWISS MADE STAINLESS STEEL 860659UX 3511 AUTOMATIC“Case back: Cartier WATER RESISTANT SWISS MADE STAINLESS STEEL 860659UX 3511 AUTOMATIC.”
AccompanimentsCartier box, Instruction and Certificate and Guarantee booklets and watch cleaning kit“Sold with: Cartier box, Instruction and Certificate and Guarantee booklets and watch cleaning kit”

Visible details

  • Silvered flinqué dial featuring radiating guilloché texturing around the center.
  • Integrated winding crown recessed into the right brancard flank with a blue cabochon tip.
  • Rectangular date aperture positioned at 3 o'clock showing a white disk with black numeral.
  • Stainless steel bracelet composed of three-piece link rows.
  • Fine surface scratching visible across the polished and brushed metal surfaces of the case and bezel.

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement condition, caliber identity, and case back inscriptions are source-reported and not directly pictured.
  • Accompaniments mentioned in the listing (box, booklets, and cleaning kit) are not visible in the photograph.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

CARTIER, REF. 3511 STAINLESS STEEL 'TANK ANGLAISE' WATCH | Freeman's

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record bb9eef8ec2

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