{"product_id":"cartier-ballon-bleu-panther-spots-as07762","title":"Cartier Ballon Bleu 'Panther Spots'","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;\"\u003eBut this particular Ballon Bleu, is no ordinary example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we have here, is Cartier having some fun. This Ballon Bleu 'Panther Spots' features a solid 18k white gold case set with 127 \"brilliantly cut\" diamonds, a sapphire crystal, and a guarded-sapphire cabochon crown. As if that weren't enough, Cartier has scrapped their 'Roman' dial completely in favor of a white gold dial - fully encrusted with an additional 181 diamonds with black enamel 'spots' and a blued-steel 'sword' handset - and it is a stunning thing to behold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is a brilliant display of exactly why Cartier identifies as a Jewelry company. It is a true piece of wearable art, and while perhaps excessive, that is exactly what it was created to be. We think that it has achieved that with bells on. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40034314944599,"sku":"40950098","price":51000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS07762_40950098_CARTIER_BALLONBLEUDECARTIERPANTHERSPOTS_3492-6.jpg?v=1668444873","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/cartier-ballon-bleu-panther-spots-as07762","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}