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Ballon Bleu de Cartier

Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier WSBB0048

36mm
Stainless steel
Automatic

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier, reference WSBB0048. Below are the full specifications, plus what each part of the reference number means. If you own this reference and want to know what it is worth today, we buy it outright and appraisals are complimentary.

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Full specifications

Case

Case size	36mm
Case material	Stainless steel
Thickness	12.1mm
Crystal	Sapphire
Water resistance	30m

Bezel

Bezel type	Smooth, steel

Dial

Dial color	Silvered guilloche with Roman numerals

Band

Bracelet type	Interchangeable stainless steel bracelet

Movement

Movement	Automatic, Cal. 1853
Caliber	1853
Power reserve	37 hours
Functions	Hours, minutes, central seconds; no date

How the WSBB0048 compares

Side by side with the other Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier references we document. Only the specs that actually differ are listed.

WSBB0048 vs Ballon Bleu 42mm WSBB0026

Spec	WSBB0048	Ballon Bleu 42mm WSBB0026
Case size	36mm	42mm
Thickness	12.1mm	13mm
Dial	Silvered guilloche with Roman numerals	Silvered (guilloché opaline)
Power reserve	37 hrs	42 hrs

WSBB0048 vs W2BB0023

Spec	WSBB0048	W2BB0023
Case size	36mm	33mm
Thickness	12.1mm	10mm
Dial	Silvered guilloche with Roman numerals	Silvered flinque guilloche with Roman numerals

WSBB0048 vs W2BB0037

Spec	WSBB0048	W2BB0037
Case size	36mm	33mm

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Ballon Bleu 42mm WSBB0026

Ballon Bleu de Cartier

W2BB0023

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W2BB0037

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W4BB0023

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Common questions about the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier WSBB0048

How big is the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier WSBB0048?

The case measures 36mm across and 12.1mm thick. Case material: Stainless steel. Case size alone is a poor guide to how a watch wears; lug-to-lug length and how the bracelet drops off the case matter more, which is why we suggest trying one on before you commit.

What movement is in the WSBB0048?

Automatic, Cal. 1853. Power reserve is 37 hours.

Is the WSBB0048 water resistant?

It is rated to 30 meters, about 98 feet. That covers rain and hand washing. It is not rated for swimming. One caution that applies to every watch on this page: a water resistance figure describes a new watch with fresh gaskets. On a piece that is years past its last service, treat the rating as unknown until it has been pressure tested.

Does San Diego Jewelry Buyers buy the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier WSBB0048?

Yes. We buy this reference outright, and we lend against it if you would rather keep it. We are a family-owned San Diego buyer established in 2006, our appraisers are GIA-trained, and the appraisal is complimentary with no obligation to sell. You can bring it to our Gaslamp showroom at 907 Sixth Ave or start online. If you are looking to buy this reference instead, tell us and we will let you know when one comes in.

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