{"product_id":"cartier-ballon-bleu-chronograph-as12593","title":"Cartier Ballon Bleu Chronograph","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo, it’s not a Tank. And yes, it deserves your attention!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 \u003cem\u003emaison’s\u003c\/em\u003e world famous combination of Roman numerals and thin blue sword hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ballon Bleu, a Reference \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW6920003\u003c\/span\u003e, is housed in a oversized 44mm stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal and a guarded sapphire cabochon crown. It features a silver guilloche dial with printed black 'Roman' indices, a blued-steel 'sword' handset, and an inner minute track. Powered by an automatic movement, it comes paired to a navy  alligator strap to match the accents of the dial. What really sets this piece apart from the rest, however, is its chronograph functionality. Worked into the underlying design language of the ballon bleu, this chronograph is an excellent and rarer extension of the success of one of Cartier's most iconic models. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44061730209879,"sku":"40950601","price":6950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS12593_40950601_CARTIER_BALLONBLEUCHRONO_W6920003-6.jpg?v=1785117159","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/cartier-ballon-bleu-chronograph-as12593","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}