113rd Auction
2025/11/8
Lot 233
CartierBallon Bleu
An exceptional and very heavy wristwatch with chronograph and date display
estimated
20.000—26.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
18 K pink gold, screwed on glazed back, 18 K pink gold bracelet, total length 170 mm.
Dial
Silvered, guilloché pattern.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.88257PX
Ref.3107
Cal.8101 MC
Diam.43 mm
Circa2012
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.231 g
The distinctive feature of the Cartier Ballon Bleu is the fluted crown set with a spinel cabochon. The blue of the spinel is repeated by the colour of the sword hands. The convex curves of the case and the engine-turned dial with Roman hours and the secret Cartier signature on the right hand stroke of the "VII", the Ballon Bleu looks very extravagant and extremely present on the wrist.