The New Ballon Bleu de Cartier 40mm with Interchangeable Bracelet System - Monochrome Watches

In a world dominated by round wristwatches, Cartier has historically been a bit of an outsider, gaining tremendous success with its resolutely non-round case designs that include the likes of the Tank, Crash, Tonneau, and Cloche. That changed in 2007 with the release of the Ballon Bleu de Cartier, a watch that was unmistakably Cartier despite its round shape. This year at Watches & Wonders, Cartier has unveiled a 40mm version of the Ballon Bleu de Cartier with a bracelet and clasp upgrade.

Cartier Ballon Bleu De Cartier Automatic 40 Mm 40mm WSBB0040

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The New Ballon Bleu de Cartier 40mm with Interchangeable Bracelet System - Monochrome Watches

The Cartier, Ballon Bleu series features a stainless steel 33mm case, with a fixed bezel, a silver-tone dial and a scratch resistant sapphire crystal. The stainless steel band is fitted with a deployment clasp. This beautiful wristwatch, powered by Swiss automatic movement supporting: hour, minute, second functions. This watch has a water resistance of up to 100 feet/30 meters, suitable for short periods of recreational swimming.