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Ballon Bleu de Cartier - the endless pursuit of harmony Precious details, pure lines, and prefect proportions Beautifully housed in a 42mm 18K rose gold 36mm case with a traditional brown alligator leather strap Silvered guilloche and lacquered opaline dial with blued-steel sword-shaped hands and Roman numerals Driven by a self-winding mechanical movement with a 37-hour power reserve A QUEST FOR HARMONY The Ballon Bleu de Cartier was Launched in 2007 and rapidly became a resounding success. Subverting watchmaking rules and created from a new vision of roundness, the collection's double convex silhouette strikes the perfect balance between line and volume. A blue sapphire cabochon is set within the seamlessly integrated winding crown, creating the appearance of a floating blue balloon, or Ballon Bleu. The crown cap sits under a metal hoop at three o'clock, protecting the blue bubble and avoiding any breaking of the line. PRECIOUS DETAILS AND PERFECT PROPORTIONS Staying true to the collection's dedication to precise shapes, pure lines, and perfect proportions, this wonderful timepiece is presented in a 42mm 18K rose gold case with a unique convex pebble shape. The silvered guilloche and lacquered opaline dial plays host to the collection's signature blued-steel sword-shaped hands and Roman numeral hour markers, creating a striking contrast against the warm rose gold tones of the case. A self-winding mechanical movement ensures power and precision, while a rich brown alligator leather strap provides comfort and elegance on the wrist.

• Subverting watchmaking rules and created from a new vision of roundness, the collection's double convex silhouette strikes the perfect balance between line and volume.
• A blue sapphire cabochon is set within the seamlessly integrated winding crown, creating the appearance of a floating blue balloon, or Ballon Bleu.
• The crown cap sits under a metal hoop at three o'clock, protecting the blue bubble and avoiding any breaking of the line.
• A self-winding mechanical movement ensures power and precision, while a rich brown alligator leather strap provides comfort and elegance on the wrist.
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