Ballon Blue de Cartier 46 Extra Flat Pink Gold / Silver

The Ballon Bleu debuted in 2007 and quickly became one of Cartier's most commercially successful designs. Its defining feature is the blue sapphire cabochon crown, integrated into a protective arc that gives the case its distinctive rounded profile — the 'blue balloon' that lends the watch its name. The design represents Cartier's ability to create immediately recognisable forms without relying on sharp angles or aggressive proportions. Available across a wide range of sizes, metals, and complications, the Ballon Bleu bridges Cartier's jewellery heritage and its watchmaking ambitions with a design that is unmistakably modern yet timeless in its simplicity.

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 W6920054 has a pink gold case of 46mm, which houses its hand-wound caliber 430 MC. The dial is silver.