The second timepiece that has been featured from Cartier’s breathtaking Ballon Bleu collection, this week’s selected ladies wristwatch is the ladies small Ballon Bleu strap quartz watch , a stunning example of minimalist craftsmanship that is ideally suited for those who are seeking for a watch with a difference. The popularity of bracelet wristwatches is certainly not unfounded, as a traditional bracelet does certainly exude an undeniable sense of timeless class, yet the small Ballon Bleu de Cartier, with its strikingly black alligator strap, proves to make no compromise in the style department.
Cartier claims that their Ballon Bleu collection float in a manner similar to their namesakes, and this playful statement sits entirely in conjunction with the unique rounded contours of this chic timepiece. The soft curves of the casing are rounded on both sides of the watch, mirroring the appearance of the smoothest of water washed pebbles, whilst this dreamy form in no way inhibits the usability of the timepiece, which sits upon the wrist in apparently weightless splendour.
The silver guilloche dial of the Ballon Bleu de Cartier displays a perfect ring of roman numerals that bends seamlessly around the innovative winding mechanism that is situated on the right hand side of the stainless steel casing. A gorgeously fine halo of sapphire cabochon embraces this winding mechanism, along with a protective sweep of precious metal, and the miniscule detail of this flawless design really has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Â Cartier has fashioned a dreamlike array of shapes for the Ballon Bleu range, and the pioneering aesthetics of this wristwatch serve to amplify the numbers upon the dial for extremely clear viewing.
The elliptical profile of the small Ballon Bleu is further accentuated by the brushed steel orb of the fixed bezel. Within the timepiece, each individual component of the premier quality Cartier quartz movement calibre 057 orbit each other in a series of unerring rotations; a mechanism that seems all the more appropriate for this distinctively satellite shaped example of horological design. With a two year guarantee and water resistance within depths of up to 30 metres, the Ballon Bleu is also an eminently practical wristwatch, and the finely tooled deployant buckle on the signature semi-matt black alligator strap ensures that the watch does not accidently drift away from its mooring.
The sword shaped hands of the Ballon Bleu de Cartier scythe their way across a timepiece that has been created to serve as a changelessly suitable ladies watch, whilst also blending the boundaries between the classic and the futuristic. The small size of this Ballon Bleu model retains all of the exemplary qualities of its larger siblings, but its more petite 28mm diameter is ideally suited for a woman that is searching for a wristwatch of surpassing delicacy.
At Banks Lyon we supply a wide range of Cartier watches, and the ladies small Ballon Bleu quartz watch, with its sophisticated alligator strap, is available to purchase from our collections for a 10% deposit and 24 payments of £109.12 over a two year period. For more information about any of the watches that we stock here at Banks Lyon, do not hesitate contact our helpful and professional team by calling 01524 38 48 58 and we will be pleased to assist you.
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