Cartier
Reference WSBB0049 Ballon Bleu | A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2020
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March 31, 05:09 PM GTNN
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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1,800 USD
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Description
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. 1847 MC automatic, 23 jewels
Case: stainless steel, case back secured by eight screws
Case number: 23'256'2AX, 3765
Closure: stainless steel Cartier bracelet with double folding clasp
Size: 42 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Cartier presentation box with outer packaging, International Limited Warranty card (undated), Operating Instructions booklet, and booklet
Introduced in 2007, the Ballon Bleu de Cartier marked a distinctive evolution within Cartier’s celebrated watchmaking repertoire. Its evocative name, “Blue Balloon,” alludes to the signature blue sapphire cabochon crown, gracefully set within a curved protective bridge, giving the impression of suspension within the case.
Defined by its soft, rounded profile, the Ballon Bleu departed from Cartier’s emblematic rectangular forms such as the Tank and Santos. This departure created a silhouette that was both visually striking and exceptionally comfortable on the wrist, offering a refined yet contemporary option for everyday elegance.