{"product_id":"cartier-ballon-bleu-ref-3001","title":"Cartier Ballon Bleu Ref 3001","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Cartier Ballon Bleu reference 3001, originally introduced in 2007, is widely regarded as a modern icon that balances Cartier's classic design language with contemporary dimensions. The model is defined by its smooth, pebble-like ergonomics and architectural crown guard. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003eThe round case is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003e42mm in diameter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003ecrafted from stainless steel with a thickness of approximately 13mm. Its most notable feature is the blue synthetic spinel or sapphire cabochon crown, which is set within a protective arch integrated into the bezel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003eThe dial is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003esilver Guilloché dial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003e with large black Roman numeral hour markers and a signature \"railway\" minute track.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003eThe hands are blued-steel in a sword-shape hand that offer a classic contrast against the silvered dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003eThe watch is powered by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003ethe Cartier Calibre 049 (based on the ETA 2892) automatic movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003eThe watch features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003ecalendar aperture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003e (date window) positioned at 3 o'clock, and utili\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003eses a scratch-resistant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003esapphire crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003e that is slightly domed to match the case's curvature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003eThe watch is rated at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003e3 bar (30 metres\/100 feet) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003ewater resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003eThis particular model is in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition and comes with it's original Cartier box and unsigned guarantee booklet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PRE OWNED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55332154212686,"sku":"1105254","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/6619\/0926\/files\/IMG_8207copy.jpg?v=1770900113","url":"https:\/\/www.csbedford.co.uk\/products\/cartier-ballon-bleu-ref-3001","provider":"C S Bedford Jewellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}