Cartier
Ballon Bleu 36
WSBB0048
The Ballon Bleu's signature curves, dressed in guilloché silver.
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Overview
The Cartier Ballon Bleu 36 reference WSBB0048 presents the line's hallmark 36 mm stainless steel case alongside a silvered guilloché dial set with Roman numerals. Introduced in 2021, it pairs the collection's distinctive crown-guard architecture with the in-house Calibre 1847 MC. The result is a mid-size dress watch that sits comfortably at the intersection of Cartier's jewellery heritage and its watchmaking tradition.
History
The Ballon Bleu collection debuted in the mid-2000s and quickly became one of Cartier's most recognisable contemporary lines, distinguished by its rounded case and the characteristic blue sapphire cabochon set into the crown guard. The 36 mm size has long served as the collection's versatile centre point, appealing equally to those who prefer a refined dress watch and those seeking an everyday companion. Reference WSBB0048, introduced in 2021, continues this tradition with a stainless steel case and a silvered guilloché dial that references Cartier's deep roots in decorative arts.
Notable points
- 36 mm stainless steel case with the Ballon Bleu's signature rounded profile and integrated crown guard.
- Silvered guilloché dial features hand-engraved patterning that catches light across its surface.
- Roman numeral hour markers maintain the classical typographic identity Cartier has used across its dress watches for over a century.
- Powered by Calibre 1847 MC, an in-house automatic movement developed by Cartier.
- Introduced in 2021, the reference represents the current generation of the Ballon Bleu 36 in steel.
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