The Basics

The Cartier Ballon Blue line was introduced in 2007. It features a smooth, pebble-like case. One of its signature elements is the recessed & protected crown and the ‘dent’ it causes in the dial. Reference WSBB0015 has a stainless steel case with black ADLC-coating and a black dial. It is among the first Ballon Bleu models to be powered by Cartier’s own caliber 1847 MC.

Brand: Cartier
Family: Ballon Blue de Cartier
Reference: WSBB0015
Name: Ballon Blue de Cartier 42 Automatic Carbon
Produced: 2016
Limited: No

Below is a detailed look at Cartier’s model WSBB0015 from Ballon Blue de Cartier watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.

Cartier Ballon Blue de Cartier WSBB0015

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The Details

Cartier’s Ballon Blue de Cartier 42 Automatic Carbon (WSBB0015) was originally released in 2016. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph ( 4 Hz) to provide a 42-hour power reserve when fully wound.

The Case

The stainless steel case measures 42.1mm in diameter and roughly 13mm thick. The round case is paired with a black color dial with sword-shaped hands, and a roman numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Cartier’s Ballon Blue de Cartier model WSBB0015 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A solid caseback is over the back of the watch case.

Material: Stainless steel
Glass: Sapphire
Back: Solid
Shape: Round
Diameter: 42.1mm
Height: 13mm
Lug Width: N/Amm
W/R: 30

Case Diameter

Case Thickness

Lug Width

Water Resistance

The Movement

The Ballon Blue de Cartier WSBB0015 movement is a powered by caliber 1847 MC made by Cartier. The 23-jewel automatic movement is 25.6mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 42-hour power reserve.

Type: Automatic
Brand: Cartier
Caliber: 1847 MC
Base: N/A
Display: Analog
Diameter: 25.6mm
Jewels: 23
Reserve: 42 hours
Frequency: 28800 bph
Time: Hours, Minutes, Seconds
Chronograph:
Additionals:

The Price

How much does the Cartier’s Ballon Blue de Cartier WSBB0015 cost? This watch was introduced in 2016 and has been in Cartier’s collection for around . This watch is not a limited release. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.

CURRENT PRICE: $6,400

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Specifications:

  • Brand: Cartier
  • Model: Ballon Blue de Cartier 42 Automatic Carbon
  • Reference Number: WSBB0015
  • Limited: No

Case & Dial:

  • Material: Stainless steel
  • Glass: Sapphire
  • Back: Solid
  • Diameter: 42.1
  • Thickness: 13
  • Lug Width: N/A
  • Dial Color: Black
  • Indexes: Roman Numerals and Sword-shaped hands
  • Water Resistance: 30 meters

Movement:

  • Winding: Automatic
  • Brand: Cartier
  • Caliber: 1847 MC
  • Display: Analog
  • Diameter: 25.6mm
  • Jewels: 23
  • Power Reserve: 42 hours
  • Frequency: 28800 bph
  • Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds

About Cartier

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Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by master jeweler Louis Francois Cartier. His son Alfred took over in 1874, but it would be the grandsons Louis, Pierre and Jacques lay the foundation for to building the brand into what it is today. The company would remain in hands of the family until 1972. While primarily a jewelry brand, Cartier has a rich and deep history when it comes to watches. It … introduced its ladies wristwatch well before the end of the 19th century, while the first men’s watch was designed in 1904 at the request of famous aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. The latter would serve as the inspiration for the 1911 Santos wristwatch, one of many icons of the Parisian brand. Cartier is part of the Richemont group.

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