{"product_id":"case-119-cartier-ballon-bleu-36mm-quartz-ref-w69011z4","title":"Case #119 — Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Quartz Ref. W69011Z4","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"63\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eCase #119 — Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Quartz Ref. W69011Z4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active Investigation\u003cbr data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent Pre-Owned (Light Polish \u0026amp; New Battery)\u003cbr data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eScope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Non-Cartier Presentation Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"221\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"242\"\u003e🔎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eCase Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eThe Cartier Ballon Bleu is one of modern horology’s most recognizable silhouettes — a perfect blend of elegance, balance, and quiet luxury. This \u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"418\"\u003e36mm Quartz Ref. W69011Z4\u003c\/strong\u003e captures everything the collection stands for: refined curves, silver guilloché dial, Roman numerals that bend gracefully around the winding crown, and that signature blue cabochon that gives the “Ballon” its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eSized at 36mm, this model achieves true \u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eunisex versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e — substantial enough for him, graceful enough for her. It’s the sweet spot in the Ballon Bleu lineup, gliding effortlessly between dress and daily wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eThis example remains in \u003cstrong data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eexcellent pre-owned condition\u003c\/strong\u003e following a \u003cstrong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"977\"\u003efresh light polish and new battery installation\u003c\/strong\u003e, restoring its luster and ensuring reliable quartz precision. It comes with a high-quality non-Cartier presentation box for secure storage and presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e🕰️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eThe Evidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e W69011Z4\u003cbr data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 mm Stainless Steel\u003cbr data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished Stainless Steel\u003cbr data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire\u003cbr data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Guilloché w\/ Roman Numerals \u0026amp; Blued-Steel Hands\u003cbr data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cartier Quartz\u003cbr data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel Bracelet w\/ Hidden Butterfly Clasp\u003cbr data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Cartier Presentation Box\u003cbr data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly polished to remove hairline marks; new battery installed; crystal clear; bracelet tight and clasp secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e💎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eThe Ballon Bleu Legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eIntroduced in 2007, the Ballon Bleu quickly became a design icon for Cartier — merging classical watchmaking codes with sculptural modernity. Its perfectly rounded case, recessed crown guard, and subtle domed crystal create the illusion of a floating “bubble” of light on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2301\"\u003eThe 36mm variant, particularly in stainless steel, became a universal favorite. It bridges genders effortlessly — large enough for presence, refined enough for understatement. The quartz movement adds carefree reliability, making this one of the most wearable expressions of Cartier elegance ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003eDesign Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003eSeen on wrists from Monaco to Manhattan, the Ballon Bleu has found favor with royalty, artists, and collectors alike — including Kate Middleton, Sofia Vergara, and Johnny Depp. Its versatility makes it as natural in a boardroom as at a black-tie event, always radiating quiet sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003e🧾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003eFrom the Case File\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2940\"\u003e“Recovered in exceptional condition. Evidence shows careful use, recent professional polish, and a new battery ensuring optimal function. Comes housed in a fitted presentation box — a worthy setting for one of Cartier’s most enduring modern designs.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2945\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2968\"\u003e🗝️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"2966\"\u003eBST Verdict\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"3199\"\u003eCase #119 represents the Ballon Bleu at its most universal: elegant, precise, and perfectly proportioned. A \u003cstrong data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3101\"\u003e36mm unisex classic\u003c\/strong\u003e, refreshed and ready for daily wear, complete with documentation of its care and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003eFor collectors or first-time luxury buyers, this Cartier offers a rare combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3323\"\u003edesign pedigree and practicality\u003c\/strong\u003e — proof that timeless style never goes out of rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3424\"\u003e👉 \u003cem data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3422\"\u003eEvery case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51962591215919,"sku":null,"price":3195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/1325254D-FFC5-4601-A9DB-27308D7A5948.jpg?v=1761515224","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-119-cartier-ballon-bleu-36mm-quartz-ref-w69011z4","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}