Cartier Ballon Bleu de CartiervsPeacock Watches Exquisite Plumage Prism Tourbillon

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Measurements
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Ballon Bleu de Cartier

Exquisite Plumage Prism Tourbillon
Diameter
33mm
26.9mm
Thickness
n/a
24.1mm
Water Resistance
30m
30m
Power Reserve
n/a
40h
MSRP
$13,600
$2,699
lowest
Movement
Automatic
Peacock SL-7001
Case
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier is widely praised by owners and reviewers for its sleek, balanced, and elegant design, with many considering it the best circular case design. Owners note its polished surfaces scratch easily, a common trait for Cartier, and its wearability is debated, with some finding it too feminine for everyday use while others praise its elegance and quality for daily wear. The integrated crown, while maintaining a smooth aesthetic, can be difficult to manipulate. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier highly for its elegant and unique design, despite it often being overshadowed by other Cartier models.
Owners widely praise the Peacock Watches Exquisite Plumage Prism Tourbillon's appealing micro-chased dial and case finishing, with some noting lugs reminiscent of high-end alternatives. Reviewers find the movement attractive with classical decorative techniques, though one notes the "TOURBILLON" labeling on the mainspring barrel as uncouth and another suggests the tourbillon is less impactful than European counterparts. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Peacock Watches Exquisite Plumage Prism Tourbillon highly for its well-finished dial and movement at the price.
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