The Ballon Bleu De Cartier is a watch that is as classically handsome as it is elegant. When it comes to creating a subtle, but visually unique style, it is important to remember that less is more. The watch is designed in such a way as to be sophisticated rather than flashy. The matching blue hands and cabochon is a gorgeous feature that gives the watch its inimitable style.
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The roman numerals on the indexes help the watch dial to hold the vintage style that it possesses as well as separating it from most watches in the modern day that are trying very hard to be bulky, manly and tough. Not that the Cartier is by any means the runt of the litter, with a diameter of 44mm and a water resistant depth of 30 metres, the Ballon Bleu de Cartier Large can certainly compete in the world of big watches.
There are real gold parts included in every Cartier watch and this range is no different. The sapphire cabochon complements the time-piece perfectly with just a hint of blue – giving the Ballon Bleu it’s name. The traditional Cartier blue hands sitting next to the gold bracelet and case give the watch a timeless style of neat functionality.
In 1972, Cartier appointed a new president, Robert Hocq, who brought with him the phrase “Les must de Cartierâ€, which roughly translates to “Cartier, It’s a must†the new driving force of the company. The phrase is as true today as it was back then because Cartier keep producing collections of luxury watches that are so flawless that they become essential items. The Ballon Bleu is an item of such exquisite style that it becomes a must have for all those who recognise its beauty.