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12 February 2020, 08:59 AM | #1 |
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Cartier Ballon Bleu as daily driver?
Dear friends! What do You think about this watch? Any owners here? Have tried the most interesting (for me) Cartier watches. Thinking between these two: Ballon Bleu Rose Gold Roman Numbers 42 and Ronde Louis Rose Gold 36. What do You think? Many thanks.
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12 February 2020, 09:06 AM | #2 |
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My wife has a Ballon Bleu, so I can’t help but think it’s a watch for women. Ok, just insulted 75% of the population.(Women and men with a Ballon Bleu).I like the first watch better. Also like the Santos and Santos-Dumont.
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12 February 2020, 10:17 AM | #3 |
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Strap looks a lot better on you.
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12 February 2020, 10:21 AM | #4 |
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My mother had one, too feminine for me with that crystal effect.
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12 February 2020, 10:23 AM | #5 |
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I've tried the Balon Bleu on a few times and can't help but think it looks like a female's watch my wrist. Don't get me wrong, it is a beautiful watch but I think there are better options out there, even within the Cartier range. Have you looked at their "Drive" collection which, although very similar aesthetically, just looks that much more refined IMO.
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12 February 2020, 10:36 AM | #6 |
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12 February 2020, 10:49 AM | #7 |
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I looked at it but ended up going with the Cartier Drive moon phase.
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12 February 2020, 10:51 AM | #8 |
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imo its a bit feminine
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12 February 2020, 10:52 AM | #9 |
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Personally, I love it. It's so distinctive, and the 42mm wears smaller than you'd think.
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12 February 2020, 10:52 AM | #10 |
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My colleague has one. She loves it! If you can rock it, go for it
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12 February 2020, 10:54 AM | #11 |
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have your pants tailored. They are too long.
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12 February 2020, 11:10 AM | #12 |
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I vote for the pic on top!
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12 February 2020, 11:11 AM | #13 |
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12 February 2020, 11:14 AM | #14 |
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I prefer the Tank and/or Santos. Especially the medium sized Santos with no date - if I was in the market for a Cartier, that would be my pick.
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12 February 2020, 11:16 AM | #15 |
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My wife’s daily is her Cartier BB. I’ve tried to get her to like Rolex but she’s not interested.
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12 February 2020, 12:00 PM | #16 |
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My wife has a 36mm Balon Bleu just like Kate Middleton. She wants the 42mm. Great watch, but I think you see it more on women.
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12 February 2020, 12:05 PM | #17 |
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The Bleu can be a bit feminine but its your wrist, buy what you love looking down at everyday
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12 February 2020, 12:08 PM | #18 |
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Looks wonderful. Grab the stainless.
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12 February 2020, 12:13 PM | #19 |
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Cartier makes some great looking watches but from my experience with a Roadster it was in for service several times and I took a more than 50% hit when I sold it. I'd pass.
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12 February 2020, 01:01 PM | #20 |
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Woman’s watch
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12 February 2020, 01:09 PM | #21 |
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My mother wears one as well...no offense
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12 February 2020, 02:43 PM | #22 |
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I'd pick a Rolex. Maybe a nice Cellini.
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12 February 2020, 03:02 PM | #23 |
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Cartier Ballon Bleu is women's preference of choice.....men should go with tank series
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12 February 2020, 03:20 PM | #24 |
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Just Bieber has a few of those Balon Bleu watches, but even so, I don’t care for them. Plus, unless you are getting 60% off retail, you will lose your shirt buying one if you ever need to unload it.
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12 February 2020, 03:41 PM | #25 |
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Maybe try on Drive de Cartier.
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12 February 2020, 04:08 PM | #26 |
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I own on the leather strap and it always gets compliments. Great dress / work watch
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12 February 2020, 04:19 PM | #27 |
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Very sexist comments about the watch.
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12 February 2020, 05:56 PM | #28 |
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A bit girly
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12 February 2020, 07:50 PM | #29 |
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Thanks very much for Your suggestions and opinion.
I wear suits 99%. Now wearing Rolex OP39 black everyday and my previous watch - SS DJ36. But I always wanted Cartier. A fan of the brand, but I never had their watch. Really like them visually, art deco style, roman numbers. I would like something from a TwoTone interpretation. But I’m ready to consider steel versions, I would like to understand the arguments for steel versions. I have tried many Cartier models, didn't find Drive, Santos, Calibre, Tank interesting for me. On the first place - Ballon Bleu, on the second - Ronde, third - Cle. |
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