Powered by a mechanical movement with automatic winding, this 42 mm Ballon Bleu de Cartier houses its caliber within a rhodiumized 18K white gold case set with 138 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.93 carats. The fluted crown features a sapphire cabochon, and a sapphire crystal protects the dial. The watch measures 13 mm in thickness and is water-resistant to 3 bar (approximately 30 meters).
The rhodiumized 18K white gold dial is itself set with 517 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.87 carats, while blued-steel sword-shaped hands sweep across the surface. The rhodiumized 18K white gold bracelet — sized for a 175 mm wrist — carries 1,001 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 8.82 carats, bringing the overall diamond count to an extraordinary figure.
As is characteristic of Cartier's craft, the carat weight and number of stones may vary slightly from one individual piece to another, so prospective buyers are encouraged to reach out for precise details on a specific example.
