Cartier Ballon Bleu Double Jumping Tourbillon

SJX · 2012-12-13T07:27:35Z

Explore the Cartier Ballon Bleu Tourbillon with Double Jumping Second Time Zone from SIHH 2013. Features dual jump hours, flying tourbillon, and Geneva Seal.

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SJX provides a concise overview of the Cartier Ballon Bleu Tourbillon with Double Jumping Second Time Zone, a significant release from SIHH 2013. This article highlights the watch's unique regulator-style display, dual jump hour mechanisms, and the intricate finishing of its Geneva Seal movement.

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I am still travelling so this is a concise overview of the pair of new watches just announced. Detailed info to come soon.

New for 2013 is the Ballon Bleu tourbillon with double jumping second time zone. This is regulator style, dual time zone, jump hour with tourbillon. This is unusual and beautifully executed.

Each of the twin time zone indicators are jump hours, with the open dial revealing the beautifully finished twin jump hour mechanisms with their racks and levers. They move slowly over 60 minutes, and then jump at the top of the hour. The movement has a Geneva Seal, and the calibre decoration is top class.

The jump hour module is built on top of the flying tourbillon calibre currently used in the FWM line. Because of the height of the module, the tourbillon carriage has been raised up in order to bring it level with the jump hour display.

Though the jump hour module is quite large, the base movement is quite small, as visible from the back.

The second time zone indicator is advanced by the pusher at 10 o'clock.

The case diameter is 46 mm, while maintaining a relatively slim 13.8 mm height.

This is available in white or pink gold, each being limited to 50 pieces. The retail price will be approximately EUR96,300 and EUR90,000 respectively.

- SJX

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Key Points from the Discussion

While appreciating the movement and dial layout, a contributor expresses mixed feelings due to the small base movement appearing in such a large case, impacting the overall aesthetic.
A contributor suggests that a square pusher at 10 o'clock, rather than a round one, would complement the watch's design and the 3 o'clock crown more effectively.
The author, SJX, offers a subjective opinion that a square pusher would indeed look better than a round one in this particular design context.

The Discussion

foversta

Dec 13, 2012

Thanks SJX

I have mixed emotions here. The dial lay-out is nice and the watch, as a whole, reminds me the Grande Complication. But seen this small base in such big case is not very enjoyable. Thanks for the presentation! Fx

SJX

Dec 13, 2012

Strictly speaking it is not a small movement

since the module is big, only the base calibre is small. But I see your point. - SJX

lien

Dec 13, 2012

the 10 o'clock pusher

would be nice if it's designed to complement the 3 o'clock crown:) cheers, Ed

SJX

Dec 13, 2012

I think a rectangula pusher

in this case would look better than a round pusher. My subjective opinion. - SJX