Cartier

Launched in 2006, the Ballon Bleu has gone on to become Cartier’s best selling model line, with notable success in China. Most of the Ballon Bleu sold are the unexciting time-only versions with automatic or quartz movements; the Ballon Bleu chronograph, o...  

Are the numbers applied or painted?

Applied numerals are fairly rare for Cartier. The archetypal Cartier look is printed roman numerals since the brand started making watches. - SJX

does it have that option? very interesting piece, thx for sharing cheers, Ed~

Here's a stock photo. I didn't photograph it as I don't like the bracelet. It's nicely made but boring design. - SJX...  

...I find the date window compelling and integral to the design. The oval date aperture balances out the void created by the crown protector. Also, unusual for me, I prefer the silver dial to the gray one. Usually I like gray better than any other dial co... 

Daos likes a date window! ;-)

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Just saw the grey model in my local shopping centre this afternoon and it immediately got my attention. I agree with dxboon that the silver model is better than the grey model. Overall, it is a nice member of the Ballon Bleu family. Cheers

Did you fiddle around with the watch you saw today? Cheers, Daos

I did not manage to as there were tons of people inside the shop because of the summer sale. I'll go back on a weekday when it is quieter. Does Carier do a ladies version? Cheers

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I see SJX answered your other question. Cheers, Daos

Managed to try the watch yesterday. The pusher is quite smooth. I suppose this is what you would come to expect from a JLC movement. It fits pretty well on my small wrist too. To me, it is a nice everyday watch. Cheers.

I agree that it would make a very nice everyday watch! Cheers, Daos