Cartier Ballon Bleu W69010Z4 Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2007
Maker / issuer
CartierThe Cartier Ballon Bleu, reference W69010Z4, is a quartz-powered wristwatch presented in a 28 mm stainless steel case. Introduced in 2007, the model is characterized by its rounded case profile and a protected crown set with a blue sapphire, which disrupts the Roman numeral track on the dial.
The watch features a silvered guilloché dial with black Roman numerals and blued-steel sword-shaped hands. It is fitted with an integrated stainless steel bracelet secured by a hidden folding clasp. According to the source, the design utilizes curved lines and fluid proportions to distinguish it from the brand's established Tank or Santos models. The timepiece operates on a quartz movement and is marketed as a daily-wear luxury watch.
This specific reference represents a later design evolution for the maker, focusing on balanced proportions and a distinctive, sculpture-like form that maintains the brand's aesthetic language.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Quartz wristwatch
- Maker
- Cartier
- Model
- Ballon Bleu
- Dial type
- Silvered guilloché
- Reference
- W69010Z4
- Introduced
- 2007
- Case diameter
- 28 mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Movement type
- Quartz
- Place recorded
- France
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
Design
- Visible features
- • Blue sapphire cabochon set in the winding crown • Integrated stainless steel bracelet with concealed clasp • Roman numeral hour markers with a track interrupting at the crown • Silvered guilloché dial texture
- Case and Dial Design
- The Cartier Ballon Bleu, reference W69010Z4, features a 28 mm stainless steel case constructed with a distinct rounded profile. The design emphasizes continuous curves, creating a silhouette described by the source as sculpture-like. The case includes a specific protective arch that integrates the crown into the side of the watch body. The silvered dial displays a guilloché pattern, complemented by black-printed Roman numeral indices and blued-steel sword-shaped hands. A signature element of the Ballon Bleu design is the placement of the crown, which is set with a blue sapphire and interrupts the continuity of the Roman numeral track at the three o'clock position.
- Movement and Bracelet
- The watch is equipped with a quartz movement. This type of movement is included to provide reliability and precision for daily use. The source categorizes the mechanism as a core component of the watch's performance, balancing functional utility with the aesthetic requirements of the line. The timepiece is completed with an integrated stainless steel bracelet. The attachment system utilizes a hidden folding clasp, which is designed to provide a uniform appearance across the bracelet links and is noted for user comfort. The integration of the bracelet into the case lugs maintains the overall rounded, fluid aesthetic of the watch design.
- Historical Context and Attribution
- Introduced in 2007, the Ballon Bleu collection represented an attempt by Cartier to establish a new design identity that did not rely on the established rectangular geometry of their existing Tank or Santos models. The model has become a recognized part of the brand's modern catalogue. The technical specifications, including the case dimensions and materials, are attributed to this specific reference, W69010Z4. The provided data acts as a reference record, though the source clarifies that this does not constitute an independent verification of the object's authenticity or current physical condition.
Identification
- Reference
- W69010Z4
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The status of the movement's functionality is not independently verified
- Research required: Authenticity is unconfirmed as stated by the source