{"product_id":"cartier-ballon-bleu-as07416","title":"Cartier Ballon Bleu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNo, it’s not a Tank. And yes, it deserves your attention!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhile Parisian jeweler to the stars Cartier may be best known in horological circles for its famed Tank watch, the French firm produced — and continues to produce — numerous other models that deserve equal billing for their unique and sumptuous designs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLaunched in 2007, the Ballon Bleu is an adventurous take on the Cariter aesthetic — which is of course itself already unique within the greater watchmaking world. Featuring an opulent, round case and a ‘bubble’ winding crown, the Ballon Bleu provides a captivating housing for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emaison’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eworld famous combination of Arabic numerals and thin sword hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular Ballon Bleu, a gorgeous, solid-gold Reference 3002, is housed in a 36mm 18K yellow gold case with a sapphire crystal and a guarded sapphire cabochon crown. It features a classic, silver guilloché dial with painted black \u003cem\u003eRoman\u003c\/em\u003e indices, a blued-steel 'sword' handset, and an inner minute track. Powered by an automatic movement, it comes paired to an integrated, matching yellow gold 'H-link' bracelet with a hidden deployant clasp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith everyone clamoring for the Tank and the Santos, why not spring for something different — and splendid — in the form of the Ballon Bleu?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39935793823831,"sku":"40950154","price":24990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS07416_40950154_CARTIER_BALLONBLEUYG_3002-6.jpg?v=1662131478","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/cartier-ballon-bleu-as07416","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}