Cartier Ballon Bleu 3001

Cartier Diamond Ballon Bleu in Steel

CIRCA: 2010s REF.: 3001 SERIAL: 185384QX CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel CASE DIMENSIONS: 42 mm in diameter DIAL: Opaline white dial with Roman numeral hour markers, date aperture at the "3" hour marker GEMSTONES: round brilliant-cut diamonds approx. 11.80 carats total, most H-I/SI-I1 (aftermarket) BRACELET MATERIAL: Stainless steel MAX. BRACELET SIZE: 5-7/8 inches, 7-7/8 inches with extra links (included) MOVEMENT: Automatic with date CALIBER: 049 The Cartier Ballon Bleu has been on the market since 2007 and it is already a modern classic. According to Cartier, this one model accounts for one fourth of all the luxury watch sales in the world. The rounded shape was made to have the look and feel of a rounded pebble. The crystal is extremely interesting, with a shape that flows into the crown. The present example has been customized with aftermarket diamond pave. Accompanied by a Cartier box, an instruction booklet and three extra links.1021, Cartier Diamond Ballon Bleu in Steel, Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000 , Sold $8,125 , Lot Updates Sold price includes hammer plus buyer's premium , Follow ARTIST Cartier , Category Watch , Description CIRCA: 2010s REF.: 3001 SERIAL: 185384QX CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel CASE DIMENSIONS: 42 mm in diameter DIAL: Opaline white dial with Roman numeral hour markers, date aperture at the "3" hour marker GEMSTONES: round brilliant-cut diamonds approx. 11.80 carats total, most H-I/SI-I1 (aftermarket) BRACELET MATERIAL: Stainless steel MAX. BRACELET SIZE: 5-7/8 inches, 7-7/8 inches with extra links (included) MOVEMENT: Automatic with date CALIBER: 049 The Cartier Ballon Bleu has been on the market since 2007 and it is already a modern classic. According to Cartier, this one model accounts for one fourth of all the luxury watch sales in the world. The rounded shape was made to have the look and feel of a rounded pebble. The crystal is extremely interesting, with a shape that flows into the crown. The present example has been customized with aftermarket diamond pave. Accompanied by a Cartier box, an instruction booklet and three extra links. , Condition Dial is mint. Case is in excellent condition with scratches throughout. The watch is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that there is no guarantee on the future working of the movement. One diamond is missing. Overall, the present example is in near-mint condition. Any reference to condition in a condition report will not include a full description of condition, and for example, may not specify all faults, alteration, adaptation, mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, or dial. Colors and shades may look different online or in printed materials than they look on physical inspection, and images may not clearly show the condition of a lot. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot in person and make their own evaluation of the lot. They must understand that any statement made by Fortuna Auction LLC ("Fortuna") is merely a subjective, qualified statement and does not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Fortuna. All dimensions in catalog descriptions are approximate. No warranties are made that watches in water-resistant cases are currently water-resistant. Fortuna does not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets or leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Pre-owned watches, unless still in original packaging or never worn, will likely have some degree of wear and scratches. This should be expected for many of the watches offered in auction. Even if a watch is running and keeping time, bidders and buyers should expect that all movements will require maintenance. Fortuna recommends that all successful buyers promptly take their watches to a professional watchmaker for evaluation. Prospective buyers should also refer to any notices as well as the Conditions of Sale in Fortuna's print catalogs and made available on its website, digital bidding platform, and other third-party digital bidding platforms. Please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, including but not limited to customs regulations, duties, and lots incorporating materials from endangered species. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DESCRIPTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY FORTUNA, THAT ANY OF THE LOTS FOR SALE ARE MERCHANTABLE OR SUITED FOR ANY PURPOSE. , Provenance PROPERTY OF A FLORIDA LADY ,