98th Auction
2018/11/10
Lot 461
Cartier, Swiss, "Ballon Bleu Automatic", Movement No. 049, Case No. 165767MX 3001, Ref. 3295MD, Cal. 2892A2, 42 mm, circa 2007
An elegant automatic wristwatch with date, original box, Cartier certificate and brochures
Case: steel/gold, screwed on back, crown set with sapphire cabochon, steel/gold bracelet with deployant clasp. Dial: silvered, engine-turned centre.
Cartier's "Ballon Bleu" is conspicuous not only in its remarkable 42 mm size but also because of its elegant design; the case is slightly domed and features Cartier’s typical sapphire cabochon on the winding crown, although it is almost concealed by the striking, curved crown protection.
The classic-style dial is silver with radial engine-turned pattern and blued hands, Roman hour numerals and secret Cartier signature at "VII". The "Ballon Bleu" also has a central second and a date window at 3 o'clock.
An elegant automatic wristwatch with date, original box, Cartier certificate and brochures
Case: steel/gold, screwed on back, crown set with sapphire cabochon, steel/gold bracelet with deployant clasp. Dial: silvered, engine-turned centre.
Cartier's "Ballon Bleu" is conspicuous not only in its remarkable 42 mm size but also because of its elegant design; the case is slightly domed and features Cartier’s typical sapphire cabochon on the winding crown, although it is almost concealed by the striking, curved crown protection.
The classic-style dial is silver with radial engine-turned pattern and blued hands, Roman hour numerals and secret Cartier signature at "VII". The "Ballon Bleu" also has a central second and a date window at 3 o'clock.
Sold
estimated
2.900—4.000 €
Price realized
3.800 €