Who other than Louis Cartier was capable of granting the wish of famous Brazilian aviator Santos Dumont, to be able to tell time while flying? This friendship, formed in 1904, yielded one of the first ever wristwatches. The iconic model is reinterpreted here with a slightly curved case embellished with exposed screws, modest and elegant in equal measures.
The Ballon Bleu, launched in 2007, has been a runaway success and can be seen on the wrists of celebrities from Kate Middleton to Johnny Depp thanks to its superb quality and appealing design. The case is rounded on both sides as the name suggests, making it comfortable to wear and giving it a tactile quality. It really does appear to float on the wrist. The touches of blue provided by the sword shaped hands and the blue cabochon on the crown are fun and contemporary. Look out for the little details that identify this much imitated watch as authentic - the tiny screws that hold the case back in place and join the links of the steel bracelet, the guilloched dial, the overall weight and quality of the timepiece.
This charming ladies Ballon Bleu features a custom pavé diamond detail, making this alluring timepiece unique. It comes compete with its original papers.
The year 2001 saw the introduction of the alluring Cartier Roadster, who’s looks were inspired by the 1950’s up and coming automotive era. Built with luxury and durability in mind, this ladies model 2675 has graceful lines that curve beautifully around the silver coloured dial. The magnified date function is set at the 3 o’clock position, in line with the prominent, black Roman Numeral hour markers and luminescent sword hands. The magnificent diamond set bezel is encased by a stunning, polished steel casing, with exposed screw tops placed at either end, seemingly mimicking the body work and headlights of a classic, streamline sports car. The Cartier Roadster demonstrates an elegant, yet sporty timepiece that will suit any formal or informal occasion. Complete with Cartier box.
Image shown is actual timepiece.