Cartier Watch Ballon Bleu. Both of these pioneering models were created in the early 20th century and contributed to the wristwatch s gradual replacement of the pocket watch. The codes are boldly distorted to make way for the blue bubble of the winding crown which is placed beneath a hoop of metal at 3 o clock.
The ballon bleu was released by cartier in 2006 a quirky yet elegant addition to the brand s stable of timeless watches. Roman numerals are guided on their path by a sapphire cabochon winding mechanism protected by an arc of precious metal. The sophistication of the ballon bleu seamlessly melds the classic cartier style with a sleek new case design.
Designed in 2007 the sculptural ballon bleu de cartier watch symbolizes limitless elegance by boldly distorting the codes of the maison to make way for the blue bubble of the winding crown placed at 3 o clock.
Floating like a balloon and as blue as the sapphire safely nestled in its side the ballon bleu watch by cartier adds a dash of elegance to male and female wrists alike. With the convex curves of the case guilloché dial sword shaped hands and polished or satin finish. The cartier ballon bleu 36mm a relatively recent addition to the catalogue is no exception displaying the cartier legacy in a contemporary watch of classical character. With the convex curves of the case guilloché dial sword shaped hands and polished or satin finish.