2023 Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Complete Set
- Reference
- WSBB0049
- Year
- 2023
- Case
- 42mm, Stainless Steel
- Movement
- Automatic, calibre Cartier 1847 MC
- Set
- Complete set
- Warranty
- Expired
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The terms behind the watch.
- Authenticity guaranteedInspected in hand and checked against The Watch Register
- Fully insured overnight U.S. shippingSignature required
- 14-day returnsRequest within 14 calendar days of delivery, subject to conditions
- One-year limited mechanical warrantyEligible pre-owned watches; exclusions apply
- Secure wire, Zelle or credit card paymentSee payment options
Inspect the watch promptly upon delivery and notify KWC within 48 hours of delivery about delivery damage, apparent shipping-related issues or material discrepancies from the description. This notification window is separate from the 14-calendar-day period to request a return.
The details
Full description
Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier 42mm — Ref. WSBB0049
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The Ballon Bleu is one of those designs that shouldn't work on paper — a round case with a crown guard that interrupts the bezel line — but in person it's immediately clear why it became one of Cartier's best sellers. The 42mm version is the sweet spot for men's wrists, carrying enough presence to wear as a daily piece without tipping into oversized territory. The silver guilloché dial gives the surface real texture and depth under changing light, while the blued-steel sword-shaped hands and Roman numeral markers are pure Cartier DNA going back over a century. The signature cabochon synthetic spinel set into the fluted crown is both a visual signature and functional — it's protected by the integrated crown guard that flows seamlessly into the case shape. Inside, the Caliber 1847 MC handles timekeeping with center seconds and a date window at 3 o'clock. The interchangeable bracelet system lets the owner swap between the steel bracelet and a strap without tools, adding real versatility to a watch that already bridges dress and casual effortlessly.
Specifications
- Model: Ballon Bleu de Cartier
- Reference: WSBB0049
- Caliber: Cartier 1847 MC — 23 jewels, 28,800 vph (4 Hz), automatic
- Case Material: Stainless Steel
- Case Diameter: 42mm
- Case Thickness: 13.00mm
- Crown: Fluted, set with cabochon synthetic spinel
- Crystal: Sapphire
- Caseback: Solid steel
- Dial: Silver guilloché, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, Roman numeral markers, date aperture at 3 o'clock
- Bracelet: Stainless steel with interchangeable system, invisible folding clasp
- Movement: Automatic
- Power Reserve: 42 hours
- Water Resistance: 30 meters (3 bar)
- Functions: Hours, minutes, center seconds, date (3 o'clock)
Condition Report
- Case: 10/10
- Bezel: 10/10
- Crystal: 10/10
- Dial/Hands: 10/10
- Bracelet: 10/10
- Clasp: 10/10
- Caseback: 10/10
Polishing Status: Unpolished
Bracelet: Full factory links
Delivery Contents
- Complete set — box, papers, warranty card, manuals
Please refer to photos for full contents.
Service & Authenticity
- Timegrapher: 266 amplitude
- Service History: No known service history
- Warranty: Expired — card dated January 2023, base coverage ended January 2025 (not registered for Cartier Care extension)
Shipping & Legal
- Based in: Cullman, AL
- We serve buyers in Nashville, Atlanta, and Memphis — insured shipping or in-person meetup available.
- Shipping: Fully insured overnight with tracking provided
- Shipping within CONUS only
- Buyers are responsible for any applicable taxes and duties
- Watch is sold in accordance with United States laws and regulations
All watches are inspected by our watchmakers for condition, authenticity, and functionality before sale. Feel free to reach out via messenger with any questions.
