Cartier
Ballon Bleu 42 Two-Tone
W2BB0022
Cartier's signature curve in steel and gold, dressed for every occasion.
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Overview
The Cartier Ballon Bleu 42 Two-Tone (ref. W2BB0022) presents the collection's hallmark rounded case in a 42 mm combination of stainless steel and yellow gold. A silvered guilloché dial with Roman numerals and a self-winding movement place it firmly in the tradition of Cartier dress watchmaking. The two-tone execution broadens its versatility, pairing equally well with formal and casual dress.
History
The Ballon Bleu line was introduced by Cartier in the mid-2000s and quickly became one of the maison's most recognisable contemporary references, distinguished by its spherical crown guard integrated into the case flank. The 42 mm size extended the collection's reach toward a more assertive wrist presence while retaining the line's characteristic elegance. Two-tone references such as the W2BB0022 appeared during the 2010s, reflecting sustained collector interest in mixed-metal dress watches. The model sits within a long-running production line that has remained central to Cartier's modern catalogue.
Notable points
- 42 mm case pairs stainless steel with yellow gold, offering a warm yet restrained aesthetic.
- Silvered guilloché dial features the sunburst or crosshatch engine-turned texture characteristic of Cartier's high finishing standards.
- Roman numeral chapter ring continues Cartier's centuries-old typographic identity.
- Integrated spherical crown guard — the Ballon Bleu's defining architectural detail — houses a cabochon-set crown.
- Self-winding movement provides everyday practicality within a dress-watch silhouette.
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