Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Collection: Parameter Introduction

• Case: Available in materials such as stainless steel, 18K rose gold, and 18K white gold. Common case diameters include 28mm, 33mm, 36mm, 39mm, 40mm, and 42mm. The crown features a fluted design, set with a cabochon sapphire or synthetic spinel, and is positioned beneath the metal arch at the 3 o’clock mark.
• Dial: Common styles include a matte silvered dial with transferred sunburst pattern and a silvered guilloché dial. Some dials are set with diamonds. Most hour markers are Roman numerals, paired with sword-shaped blued steel hands.
• Movement: Larger-sized models (e.g., 40mm and 42mm case diameters) are often equipped with the Cartier Calibre 1847 MC automatic winding mechanical movement. Smaller-sized models mostly adopt automatic winding mechanical movements, while some high-end models feature manual winding movements, such as the Cartier Calibre 9452 MC manual winding mechanical movement.
• Crystal: All models are fitted with a synthetic sapphire crystal, which boasts scratch-resistant and highly transparent properties, ensuring a clear view of the dial.
• Strap/Bracelet: Options include stainless steel bracelets and black alligator leather straps. Some precious metal models are paired with replaceable bracelets made of the same material.
• Case Thickness & Water Resistance: Case thickness varies by diameter—for example, the 33mm model has a thickness of approximately 9.96mm, while the 42mm model is around 13mm thick. The water resistance rating is typically 3 bar (approximately 30 meters), suitable for daily water exposure (e.g., handwashing, light rain) but not for swimming or diving.