2007–present
Cartier · Ballon Bleu 42mm
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm — Steel – Silver
Reference: W69012Z4
The W69012Z4 is the quintessential steel-on-steel Ballon Bleu 42mm, pairing a silver Roman-numeral dial with a stainless steel bracelet. Its rounded case, sapphire cabochon crown and blued hands make it instantly recognisable as a Cartier icon. Every piece we offer is sourced and authenticated prior to sale.
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- Brand
- Cartier
- Model
- Ballon Bleu 42mm
- Reference
- W69012Z4
- Year
- 2007–present
- Case size
- 42mm (13mm thick)
- Movement
- Automatic · Cartier Calibre 049 · ~42h power reserve
- Dial
- Silver dial with bold Roman numerals, blued sword-shaped hands, date aperture at 3 o'clock
- Bezel
- Smooth polished stainless steel bezel
- Water resistance
- 30m / 100ft
- Materials
- Stainless steel case and stainless steel bracelet with deployant clasp
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