Ballon Bleu
Cartier

Ballon Bleu de Cartier · WSBB0048

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Every reference is hand-selected from a trusted network of dealers and collectors, then verified by our specialists before it is ever offered. Movement, case, dial, provenance — examined piece by piece. If we would not wear it, we do not sell it.

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Cartier — 'the jeweller of kings, the king of jewellers' — gave the world the modern men's wristwatch. The Santos of 1904 was made for an aviator who needed to read the time in flight; the Tank of 1917 has never gone out of style since.

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The Ballon Bleu

The Ballon Bleu, from 2007, is Cartier's modern icon — its blue sapphire cabochon cradled within the case, giving the watch its name and its unmistakable silhouette.

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Named for the blue sapphire 'balloon' set into the crown guard.

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The crown is integrated into the curve of the case.

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One of Cartier's most successful contemporary designs.

About the Cartier Ballon Bleu

What defines the Cartier Ballon Bleu?

The Ballon Bleu, from 2007, is Cartier's modern icon — its blue sapphire cabochon cradled within the case, giving the watch its name and its unmistakable silhouette.

What should I know about the Ballon Bleu before buying?

Named for the blue sapphire 'balloon' set into the crown guard.

How do I acquire a Cartier Ballon Bleu from Maison Soletti?

Every Ballon Bleu reference in our register is verified and presented for private acquisition. Submit an enquiry and a specialist will reply — usually within 48 hours — with full pricing, additional photography and video of the exact piece, and will guide the acquisition privately.

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