Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier W69017Z4

Ballon Bleu 36mm Steel Selfwinding On Leather Strap

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Ref. W69017Z4 is a 36.6mm automatic wristwatch in polished stainless steel — the first and most defining reference in the Ballon Bleu collection, introduced by Cartier in 2007. The Ballon Bleu's defining architectural feature is its perfectly spherical case profile, smoothly curved on all sides without flat facets, creating a pebble-like form that sits flush and comfortable on the wrist. The collection takes its name from the characteristic blue-tinted synthetic spinel cabochon set into the fluted crown, which is itself recessed into a protective shield on the case side — a design detail that creates the distinctive indentation visible on the dial at the 3 o'clock position. This 36mm reference occupies a unisex position in the collection, worn equally by men and women, making it one of Cartier's most versatile modern watches. The silvered guilloché opaline dial features an engine-turned pattern that creates subtle light play across the dial surface. Roman numeral hour markers in Cartier's classic dial arrangement are accompanied by a minute track running the inner perimeter of the dial. Blued-steel sword-shaped hands — a Cartier design constant since the early twentieth century — provide clear legibility. The date window at 3 o'clock is positioned within the characteristic dial indentation created by the recessed crown, magnified by a Cyclops lens built into the sapphire crystal directly above the aperture. A secret Cartier signature is hidden at the VII numeral. Caliber 076 — Cartier's automatic movement for this generation of Ballon Bleu — powers the W69017Z4, delivering approximately 42 hours of power reserve. The solid case back carries Cartier's standard engraved finish. The black alligator leather strap with a polished stainless steel double adjustable folding buckle provides the formal, dress-watch finishing appropriate to this reference. Water resistance is rated to 30 metres. Buy this preowned Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Ref. W69017Z4 36.6mm Steel Automatic Silver Roman Dial Leather on Master Luxury with box and papers at exclusive price.