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. The Extra Flat 46mm was introduced in 2011, while the Extra Flat 40mm was introduced at SIHH 2015. Reference HPI00683 has a white gold case of 46mm, which houses its hand-wound caliber 9452MC with flying tourbillon. The case is set with 114 baguette-cut diamonds totaling 4.80 carats; the dial has 120 baguette-cut diamonds totaling 2.52 carats. Last but not least, the bracelet is set with 344 baguette-cut diamonds totaling 27.80 carats.
| Brand: | Cartier |
| Family: | Ballon Blue de Cartier |
| Reference: | HPI00683 |
| Name: | Ballon Blue de Cartier 46 Flying Tourbillon White Gold / Diamond / Bracelet |
| Produced: | N/A |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at Cartier’s model HPI00683 from Ballon Blue de Cartier watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Cartier’s Ballon Blue de Cartier 46 Flying Tourbillon White Gold / Diamond / Bracelet (HPI00683) was originally released in N/A. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 21600 bph ( 3 Hz) to provide a 50-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The white gold case measures 46mm in diameter and roughly 12.9mm thick. The round case is paired with a diamond 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 HPI00683 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | White gold |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 46mm |
| Height: | 12.9mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Ballon Blue de Cartier HPI00683 movement is a powered by caliber 9452 MC made by Cartier. The 19-jewel hand-wound movement is 24.9mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour or 3 Hz. This movement offers a 50-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Hand-Wound |
| Brand: | Cartier |
| Caliber: | 9452 MC |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 24.9mm |
| Jewels: | 19 |
| Reserve: | 50 hours |
| Frequency: | 21600 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: | Tourbillon Escapement |
The Price
How much does the Cartier’s Ballon Blue de Cartier HPI00683 cost? This watch was introduced in N/A 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: Not Available
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Specifications:
- Brand: Cartier
- Model: Ballon Blue de Cartier 46 Flying Tourbillon White Gold / Diamond / Bracelet
- Reference Number: HPI00683
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: White gold
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 46
- Thickness: 12.9
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Diamond
- Indexes: Roman Numerals and Sword-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Hand-Wound
- Brand: Cartier
- Caliber: 9452 MC
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 24.9mm
- Jewels: 19
- Power Reserve: 50 hours
- Frequency: 21600 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes
About Cartier
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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