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.
