What Makes Cartier Ballon Bleu Watches Heirlooms?
Identifying a good watch is as much about the little details as it is about the obvious things like basic materials used. Even here, the Cartier company stands out excellently with their Ballon Bleu watches. They’re shockingly easy to recognize with even cursory knowledge of the line.Sword-shaped hands give a subtle touch of elegance to the interior of the timepieces, which fits well alongside the inclusion of Roman numerals, fluted crowns, and opaline dials. These touches, along with the line’s consistent visual design in the rest of the watch parts such as the bracelets, make a Cartier Ballon Bleu something you can recognize even from a distance.While there’s no direct correlation between visual design and value, owning something recognizable is a matter of pride and does indirectly boost sales in many cases. But even this doesn’t delve into the final touch that makes Cartier’s line of watches truly great. For that, you’ll have to read the final part of this series.
