17th Apr, 2025 9:30
Cartier
Ballon Bleu
Reference: 3653
Serial: 128831ZX
Bezel: Smooth
Year: circa 2021
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 34mm
Dial: Silvered, signed at seven o’clock, Blue Steel Sword Hands, Minute track
Numerals: Roman
Crown: Blue Cabochon
Movement: Signed, Quartz
Strap: White Leather
Inner Circumference: Approximately 18cm
Buckle: Fold-over Clasp
Box: Yes
Papers: No, Guarantee Card Only
Gross Weight: 46.3 grams
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Sold for £1,300
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.
Surface scratches, scuffs and small dents consistent with use.
Light scratches to case back.
Dial is in good condition.
Very light wear to crystal seen only under 10x loupe.
Cracking and wear to leather strap.
Slight discolouration to white leather strap.
Clasp in good working order.
Case back features personal engraving which reads ‘Happy Sweet 16 Princess’.
Clasp of box is broken.
Accompanied by inner and outer box as well as guarantee card and care manual.
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.
It is also important to note 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
Ballon Bleu
Reference: 3653
Serial: 128831ZX
Bezel: Smooth
Year: circa 2021
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 34mm
Dial: Silvered, signed at seven o’clock, Blue Steel Sword Hands, Minute track
Numerals: Roman
Crown: Blue Cabochon
Movement: Signed, Quartz
Strap: White Leather
Inner Circumference: Approximately 18cm
Buckle: Fold-over Clasp
Box: Yes
Papers: No, Guarantee Card Only
Gross Weight: 46.3 grams
Thinking of Selling a Cartier watch?
If you’re considering parting with a Cartier watch you no longer wear or need, Dawsons can help you achieve the best possible price. Our friendly experts offer free valuations and clear advice, guiding you through a seamless selling process. It’s simple and risk-free to sell your watch with Dawsons. If our expert team value your watch at £1,000 or more, we will sell your watch at no cost to you at all, which means you will pay no seller’s commission, no entry fees, no marketing fees, you will pay nothing… there are no hidden charges. Once your watch is successfully sold, you’ll receive 100% of the sale (hammer) price.
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