THE ELEMENT OF SOFTNESS
Ballon Bleu de Cartier
Ballon Bleu de Cartier
The element of softness
Looking for a classic watch with a dash of the unexpected? You’ve found the right timepiece in Ballon Bleu de Cartier.
From an aerial view, the watch appears flat, with a simple face and a modest link strap.
But upon closer inspection, elegantly balanced curves begin to appear everywhere: from the domed crystal that encapsulates the dial to the convex case that reveals the mechanical movement on the underside.
Accented with the signature “bubble” cabochon that features a sapphire in brilliant blue (emblematic of truth, purity and wisdom), Ballon Bleu exudes a sense of effortless style that has made it a favourite of today’s most distinctive trendsetters. Sculptural yet sophisticated, modern yet prevailing, the minimalist unisex design is truly representative of the times.
The devil is in the detail, and Cartier’s Ballon Bleu is all about the intricacies. Created in 2007 as a reimagination of the round-faced watch, it strikes a balance between clean lines and opulence.
A double convex pebble shape adds distinctive contours to each of its 32 available models. Its crystal sapphire is domed and completely integrated into the case, achieving a stunning blend of curvature and volume.
The winder, with a blue bubble form and a crown protector located at the three o’clock position under a metal hoop, is one of its most striking details.
The railway track motif found around the blue bubble offers a playful twist on the methodical, reliable nature of the watchmaking tradition.
The creation of the dial requires about 15 steps. Its embellishments are created with a stamping press before it’s hand-polished, bronzed and treated with a silver finish. Finally, it’s artfully engraved with elegantly curved letters.
The blue hue of the watch hands is the result of some 20 steps. The signature colour comes from steel oxidation – a heating process intended to prevent rust.
The 1847 MC Movement is an internal mechanism of the watch developed and manufactured by Cartier. The mechanism is distinguished by a high level of reliability, and it guarantees the utmost precision in timekeeping.
On the metal bracelet, the H links are meticulously brushed and polished. The bracelet is also available in an array of different materials and colours. Last but not least, its folding clasp, patented by Cartier in 1909, was reimagined 110 years later in 2019. It offers a new system that is even more ergonomic, reliable and versatile.
Looking for a classic watch with a dash of the unexpected? You’ve found the right timepiece in Ballon Bleu de Cartier.
From an aerial view, the watch appears flat, with a simple face and a modest link strap.
But upon closer inspection, elegantly balanced curves begin to appear everywhere: from the domed crystal that encapsulates the dial to the convex case that reveals the mechanical movement on the underside.
Accented with the signature “bubble” cabochon that features a sapphire in brilliant blue (emblematic of truth, purity and wisdom), Ballon Bleu exudes a sense of effortless style that has made it a favourite of today’s most distinctive trendsetters. Sculptural yet sophisticated, modern yet prevailing, the minimalist unisex design is truly representative of the times.
The devil is in the detail, and Cartier’s Ballon Bleu is all about the intricacies. Created in 2007 as a reimagination of the round-faced watch, it strikes a balance between clean lines and opulence.
A double convex pebble shape adds distinctive contours to each of its 32 available models. Its crystal sapphire is domed and completely integrated into the case, achieving a stunning blend of curvature and volume.
The winder, with a blue bubble form and a crown protector located at the three o’clock position under a metal hoop, is one of its most striking details.
The railway track motif found around the blue bubble offers a playful twist on the methodical, reliable nature of the watchmaking tradition.
The creation of the dial requires about 15 steps. Its embellishments are created with a stamping press before it’s hand-polished, bronzed and treated with a silver finish. Finally, it’s artfully engraved with elegantly curved letters.
The blue hue of the watch hands is the result of some 20 steps. The signature colour comes from steel oxidation – a heating process intended to prevent rust.
The 1847 MC Movement is an internal mechanism of the watch developed and manufactured by Cartier. The mechanism is distinguished by a high level of reliability, and it guarantees the utmost precision in timekeeping.
On the metal bracelet, the H links are meticulously brushed and polished. The bracelet is also available in an array of different materials and colours. Last but not least, its folding clasp, patented by Cartier in 1909, was reimagined 110 years later in 2019. It offers a new system that is even more ergonomic, reliable and versatile.
