The Ballon Bleu

[Darthmemnoch]

I am thinking of getting this from ReplicaMake or another trusted dealer...

http://www.replicamake88.com/produc...-DE-CARTIER-SS-42MM-SWISS-ETA-2824-WHITE.html

It says in the product description that this version is now 1:1. I have read in other posts (using the search function) that in 2010, there were several factories making different versions of the same watch, some of which may be more accurate than others... Has this now been resolved and diluted to a one correct watch or do the different ultimate or best versions still exist.

The case diamensions from the US cartier website reads: 42.1mm diameter, 13mm thick whereas the case dimensions from Lay's site reads 42mm, 13.5mm thick. Is the 0.5 mm discernable?

Finally, have you seen many men wearing this? I tried searching for wrist shots/pictures online but could not find many...

 

[Celt]

Usher has one full size:
http://www.upscalehype.com/2009/06/usher-spotted-with-ballon-bleu-de-cartier-watch/

And I am taking wristshots as we are speaking of the mid-size for you, I will edit asap

 

[Celt]

Ok, so remember that I have small wrists and arms (6.75 wrists) I took pics with my gmtIIC for you to see the difference as the Rolex is big looking.

 

[WashedUpRealityTvStar]

Ok, so remember that I have small wrists and arms (6.75 wrists) I took pics with my gmtIIC for you to see the difference as the Rolex is big looking.

Thanks! That really puts things in perspective. When I buy, I'll probably buy the large. BTW, does anyone have any leads to a gen Cartier box?

 

[Darthmemnoch]

Yeah... the mid sized one looks pretty small on the wrist...

 

[Celt]

check this video that was posted on the "general watch" page :

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrO1fx7l0Yc&feature=player_embedded"]YouTube - Time Machines[/ame]

the european boss of cartier wears a full size ballon that you can see well twice in the video

 

[WashedUpRealityTvStar]

check this video that was posted on the "general watch" page :

YouTube - Time Machines

the european boss of cartiers wears a full size ballon that you can see well twice in the video

I noticed. It makes me want one even more!

 

[Darthmemnoch]

Yes... I knew I had good taste

 

[WashedUpRealityTvStar]

Yes... I knew I had good taste

Do the Ballons that you are looking at have the sunken date wheel issue?

 

[buckeye]

Sunken datewheel issue is common to the Asian 7750 (hence then "new" Asian 7753s). Generally not a problem with the ETAs or clones.......

 

[WashedUpRealityTvStar]

Sunken datewheel issue is common to the Asian 7750 (hence then "new" Asian 7753s). Generally not a problem with the ETAs or clones.......

Thank you!

 

[Wuggy]

that was a cute little watch documentary.