The Collection of a European Nobleman

Geneva, May 11, 2008

LOT 365

Ballon Bleu Cartier, ?Ballon Bleu, Automatic?, case No. 165949MX, Ref. 3001. Made in 2006, sold on October 16th, 2007. Fine, large, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and a stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Cartier bracelet with double deployant clasp. Accompanied by certificate and booklet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, rounded bezel, case back with 8 screws, cabochon sapphire set crown protected within an oval cage, sapphire crystal. D. Guilloché silvered opaline with painted Roman numerals on a plain ring, Cartier secret signature at 7, inner minute track, aperture for the date. Blued épée hands. M. Cal. 049, rhodium plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.