CARTIER: Ballon Bleu Watch Day/Night

Ballon Bleu Watch Day/Night complication Coloured dials

With its sleek design and pebble-like appearance, the Ballon Bleu watch launched in 2007 featuring a perfect circle on both the top and the bottom of the curved case, giving volume to time.

With Ballon Bleu, the most sensorial of all round watches, Cartier, a watchmaker of shapes, offers a new interpretation of the circle. Adapting to any occasion and slipping elegantly onto the wrist, it also symbolises a universal, timeless harmony.

Ballon Bleu is also a Cartier icon. With this timepiece, Cartier pays homage to the great tradition of watchmaking and brings a new twist to its codes. Protected by a metal arch, the sapphire cabochon on the winding crown defines the watch's signature aesthetic. The rail track is present, but takes a slight diversion. The Roman numerals are stretched out under the optical, magnifying effect of the sapphire crystal.

The collection is now enriched by four new precious creations, whether it be via the delicacy of a watchmaking complication or through an elegant interplay of colour.

Equipped with a Day/Night complication, the first watch indicates the transition from day to night thanks to a crescent-shaped aperture at 10 o'clock. Bluish iridescence interacts with the sparkle of the diamonds on the crown of the 36 mm mother-of-pearl dial. The Roman numerals are elegantly displayed, concealing a secret Cartier signature on one of the bars on the VII. The whole aesthetic matches the semi-matt grey of the leather strap. This watch is also available in an aventurine glass dial version on white gold. This fascinating material is composed of glass and copper crystals that capture the light and significantly enhance the watch's aura. To bring this magic to life, the watch’s heart beats to the rhythm of a mechanical movement with automatic winding.

In addition, Cartier has also opted for bright colours. The Ballon Bleu watch in yellow gold has a bright green or blue sunray dial measuring 40 mm, with Roman numerals finished in yellow gold. Equipped with a Cartier Manufacture mechanical movement with automatic winding, calibre 1847 MC, these two watches complete the steel range, which also includes large models with either green or blue dials.