22nd Jan, 2026 9:30
Cartier - An 18ct Yellow Gold Ballon Bleu Wristwatch
Reference: 3002
Serial: 115596QX
Year: Contemporary
Bezel: Smooth
Case Material: 18ct Yellow Gold
Case Diameter: Approximately 36mm
Dial: Silvered, Scalloped Segment Texture to Centre, Blued Sword Hands, Signed at Seven o’clock
Numerals: Black Roman Numerals, Minute Track
Crown: Fluted, Protected Blue Cabochon
Movement: Cartier Calibre 076 Automatic Movement
Strap: H-Link Strap, marked ‘CEQK 12H’
Inner Circumference: Approximately 15cm
Buckle: Signed, 18ct Yellow Gold Double Fold-Over Clasp
Box: No
Papers: No
Gross Weight: Approximately 142.0 grams
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Sold for £8,200
Condition Report
The watch is currently running, no long-term tests have been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
A full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased.
Slight surface scratches, scuffs and small dents throughout.
Scratches, scuffs and slight chips to crystal, visible under 10x loupe.
Debris to some areas, such as between strap links.
Clasp in good working order.
Some crews are pitted and worn.
No Box. No Papers.
Note that the online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome.
Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance.
Note that this piece is available to view, and we recommend that you do as that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps, or internal movements.
Cartier - An 18ct Yellow Gold Ballon Bleu Wristwatch
Reference: 3002
Serial: 115596QX
Year: Contemporary
Bezel: Smooth
Case Material: 18ct Yellow Gold
Case Diameter: Approximately 36mm
Dial: Silvered, Scalloped Segment Texture to Centre, Blued Sword Hands, Signed at Seven o’clock
Numerals: Black Roman Numerals, Minute Track
Crown: Fluted, Protected Blue Cabochon
Movement: Cartier Calibre 076 Automatic Movement
Strap: H-Link Strap, marked ‘CEQK 12H’
Inner Circumference: Approximately 15cm
Buckle: Signed, 18ct Yellow Gold Double Fold-Over Clasp
Box: No
Papers: No
Gross Weight: Approximately 142.0 grams
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