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Cartier

Cartier Ballon Bleu

3009 28 mm
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    Cartier Ballon Bleu - (Ref. 3009) Product Details

    Overall Condition: Very good condition overall. Case and bracelet show normal wear consistent with age and use. Dial and handset are in good condition.

    No, it's not a Tank. And yes, it absolutely deserves your attention.

    While Cartier's legendary Tank may be the watch most closely associated with the maison, it represents only one chapter in a design story that spans more than a century. From the Santos to the Tortue, Cartier has consistently produced some of the most distinctive watches in horology. Introduced in 2007, the Ballon Bleu quickly joined that conversation, offering a fresh and decidedly modern interpretation of the Cartier aesthetic.

    This Ref. 3009 showcases exactly why the collection has become one of Cartier's great contemporary successes. Measuring 28mm and fitted to a handsome multi-link bracelet, it combines polished stainless steel with the classic case motif for a look that is both elegant and versatile. The signature rounded case flows seamlessly into the bracelet, while the collection's famous "bubble" crown—with its integrated blue cabochon—creates one of the most recognizable silhouettes in modern watchmaking.

    The dial is the star of the show. Crafted from a beautiful electric silver, it shimmers with soft iridescence as it catches the light. Cartier's oversized Roman numerals stretch gracefully around the dial, bending around the crown aperture in a playful design flourish that has become synonymous with the Ballon Bleu. Blued-steel sword hands provide a vivid contrast against the luminous backdrop, while the railroad minute track reinforces the watch's unmistakably Cartier identity.

    Powering the watch is a reliable quartz movement, allowing the focus to remain squarely on the design itself—a design that has proven remarkably enduring since the collection's debut nearly two decades ago. The watch is fitted with its original bracelet featuring a folding deployant clasp and is accompanied by its original paperwork, as well as a Cartier travel case.

    With collectors constantly chasing Tanks and Santos models, the Ballon Bleu remains one of Cartier's most compelling alternatives. Distinctive, elegant, and effortlessly wearable, it offers all the charm and design pedigree of the great Parisian jeweler—just with a little more curve, character, and individuality.

    General

    Condition

    Pre-owned

    Brand

    Cartier

    Reference

    3009

    Year

    2010s

    Family

    Ballon Bleu

    Product Code

    40950638

    Watch Display

    Analog

    Case

    Case Size

    28 mm

    Case Material

    Stainless Steel

    Dial

    Dial Color

    Silver

    Movement

    Type

    Quartz

    Bracelet

    Bracelet Material

    Metal

    102

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    2000+

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