Amid the low five figure echelons, the Cartier Ballon Bleu Black Dial Chronograph Men’s Watch W6920052 is undeniably a fair-priced find. While its black band is not an obvious eye-catcher and its unequivocally-round, stainless-steel bezel turns me off, an alligator strap is a nice touch of detail for the buyer who enjoys small things that make for distinction. Since the Cartier Ballon Bleu W6920052 is readily available on a plethora of websites, you can easily knock $1000 from the retail price if you are a smart shopper. Overall, if you are looking for a classy watch from a high quality brand family, I say go for it.

In the Cartier Ballon Bleu Black Dial Chronograph men’s watch, the signature Cartier Roman-numeral dial-face is an exquisite standout against a silver-faced backdrop. As always, Cartier also offers high quality materials, premier repair service, and high quality Swiss quartz movement.  While I would be more likely to spend $7000 less on a functional diving watch such as the Invicta Men’s 6555 Subaqua Noma IV for my sea-faring hubby or less than four figures on a Gucci Men’s YA126222 G-Timeless Brown Chronograph G Dial for my European styling brother, I support you in this purchase if you or a male giftee prefers the old money air of unassuming, high quality from an elite brand family.  If you are already a Cartier devotee and a sucker for 18K gold, with a bit more cash to spare, you can find a surpassingly distinctive Cartier Calibre De Cartier Automatic W7100007 Men’s Watch online for only $5000 more than this Cartier Ballon Bleu. If any brand can smatter gold atop its watches sans an air of uncouth, in-your-face gaudiness, it’s Cartier. With the Calibre De Cartier Automatic W7100007, they do it well. All in all, you have many high-end options among which the Cartier Ballon Bleu Black Dial Chronograph Men’s Watch is a respectable mid-range choice for the high-end, traditional, classy, dresser.

Ultimately, this is a fair-priced purchase leading to a buying decision that comes down to personal taste. If you like the looks of this watch and you have the money to spend, go ahead and buy it. The materials are top notch, the price is fair, and the Cartier brand is classy and reliable. While I would not purchase it as a matter of personal taste, I urge you to follow your heart on this one. If you are a classy, stylish, unassuming man (or love one enough to spend five figures), this Cartier Ballon Bleu Black Dial Chronograph could be the perfect purchase for you!

In search of a men’s Cartier watch with more of a classic feel?  The Cartier Men’s Santos 100 Automatic Two-Tone Watch W200728G is a simple styled watch of luxury, perfect for any man of lavish tastes.

The 18kt gold toned and stainless steel square shaped case measures at 38mm, making it a smaller sized watch, perfect for men of any size.  The thickness of the case measures at 11mm.  The dial is silver opliline, covered with sapphire scratch-resistant crystal.  The luminescent sword shaped black oxidised steel second, minute and hour hands point to roman numeral hour markers.  The bezel is stainless steel with stationary function.  The watch is automatic so it winds itself.  The engine of this watch is a Calibre 049.  The band is silver stainless steel with 18kt yellow gold, measuring at mens standard length and a width of 23mm.  The band has a deployment clasp buckle ensuring that the watch will be on you at all times.  A unique feature of this watch is that it can go as deep as 330 feet or 100 meters of water.  This classic styled time piece has a screw down crown to make sure water never gets in the watch.  This watch retails at $9,975, making it a very luxurious item to own.  This watch is guaranteed a two year warranty.

The water resistance function of this watch makes it perfect for that big summer cruise or a day of water sports at the lake.  The classic, simple look makes this watch ideal for those long business trips and meetings.  The events you can wear this watch to are unlimited, it’s great for just about every occasion and makes a great gift.

If you’re not a fan of the color themes of this watch but love the style and shape, have no fear.  The Cartier men’s Santos is available in a black and 18kt gold variation, as well as a black and silver version in a chronograph form.

Pros

• Available in many different colors and styles
• Water resistant up to 330 feet or 100 meters
• Smaller style, perfect for men of any size
• Two toned
• Automatic
• Screw down crown
• Band length – standard mens length
• Two year warranty

Cartier is a very respectable designer brand.  If you are genuinely interested in purchasing this watch, it is best to do so through an authorized Cartier dealer.  Cartier watches are often counterfeit, especially the ones for sale on the internet.  It’s best to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth!  This watch is the ideal accessory to add to your simple, classic look.

The Cartier skeleton design is high art along with technical achievement

This is the watch that breaks the mold with Cartier and upgrades the Rotonde series.  New for 2010 the Rotonde de Cartier Skeleton Flying Tourbillon is a unique, one of a kind creation that includes Calibre 9455 movement.

Cartier has created a unique timepiece with a modern twist on the classic Roman numerals.  The back of the watch has been removed, making the body like a skeleton.  The frame is fashioned in white gold and the hands of the Tourbillon are the signature blue color.  The backdrop of the silver tones and mechanisms finishes the industrial look of the timepiece.

The sleek design of the Rotonde de Cartier Skeleton Flying Tourbillon watch is complimented with a sapphire blue crown and genuine alligator skin for the strap.  Because this was a limited edition timepiece Cartier has only made about 100 pieces available at around $150,000 each.  The watch is certified by the Office for the Voluntary Inspection of Watches in Geneva, Switzerland.

Tourbillon is not only a timepiece that is rare, it sets higher standards in the artistic development of the modern collectable watches that will continue to move Cartier into more ground breaking watch history.