Cartier Ballon Bleu 36MM SS Silver Dial
15 % below RRP
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ℹ️ 1-month trend
Price change over the past 30 days. Shows the short-term market movement — relevant if you want to buy or sell soon.
ℹ️ 4-month trend
The central metric behind the momentum score. It filters out short-term swings and shows the true, medium-term market trend of this reference.
ℹ️ Volatility
Annualised price fluctuation. Below 10 % = very stable, 10–20 % = normal, above 20 % = volatile. With high volatility the price can change quickly — in both directions. Be cautious about buying without checking the current price.
ℹ️ Momentum score
ChronoCheck's own indicator from 0 to 100, calculated from the 4-month trend, volatility and market direction.
- Above 60 — Upward trend. Good time to sell, prices are rising.
- 40 – 60 — Neutral. Stable price level, no pressure to act.
- Below 40 — Downward trend. Wait or enter at a good price.
ℹ️ Investment Grade A/B/C/D
ChronoCheck's own rating for each reference. A 0–100 point scale, made up of four weighted components:
- Momentum (40 pts) — trend strength from the momentum score.
- Liquidity (25 pts) — number of active live listings.
- Stability (20 pts) — inverse volatility — the calmer, the better.
- Source robustness (15 pts) — number of independent market sources.
- A · 75+ Trend is right, liquidity good, data broad.
- B · 55–74 Solid, but one component weaker.
- C · 35–54 Average, volatility or market breadth weigh on it.
- D · below 35 Downward or too little data — a collector's piece.
Not investment advice. Pure data analysis from aggregated market sources.
What if you had bought back then …
What would a purchase at the median market price back then have become — at today's level of $7,278. A pure return calculation, excluding insurance, servicing and transaction costs.
Data from an aggregated median time series (watch_market_daily). CAGR = Compound Annual Growth Rate, normalized to 365 days. Not an investment recommendation.
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Technical data
Cartier Ref. WSBB0048 — Variants and collector names
Known as: Ballon Bleu 36, BB36 Steel, Ballon Bleu Mid-Size
Production phases and changes
- 2020: Reference renamed from W6920046 to WSBB0048
Movement variants
- 076 (?–today) · 28800 bph
Bezel variants
- WSBB0048-Bezel-Steel-Polished
Dial variants
- WSBB0048-Dial-Silver-Roman — Roman numerals, CARTIER text, blue steel hands, no date
Crystal variants
- Saphirglas-BallonBleu-36
Bracelet variants
- Ballon Bleu Integriertes Stahlband Ref. WSBB0048-Steel-Bracelet
Serial numbers
- ? – ? (2007–?) — Cartier serial ranges for WSBB0048 are not publicly documented. Since ~2000, Cartier has used internal four-digit serial numbers on the case back. No reliable source basis exists for year ranges of this ref.
WSBB0048 — if you went looking for this Ballon Bleu 36 in steel back in 2015, you wouldn't have found it. Back then, the model was still listed as W6920046. Cartier overhauled its reference system in 2019/2020, shifting to the WSXX prefix, without touching Caliber 076, the case, or the dial. Technically, it's the same watch under two names — and that's exactly what trips people up on the secondary market when someone compares two listings thinking they're looking at different pieces.
## 36.6 Millimeters, Silver Dial, No Compromises
The Ballon Bleu 36 Steel, as collectors call it, sits at 36.6 millimeters right between a women's and men's watch — one reason it's so often sought after as a mid-size option. The silver dial with Roman numerals (tracked internally as WSBB0048-Dial-Silver-Roman) has stayed unchanged since launch, as has the polished steel bezel. If you spot a variation in the dial print during an appraisal or purchase check, you're more likely looking at a service replacement than a genuine model variant.
## What This Means for Market Value
Caliber 076, an automatic in-house movement, powers both reference versions. For valuation purposes, that means W6920046 and WSBB0048 belong in the same comparison pool, not separate ones. Anyone pulling price references from Chrono24 or auction houses should check both numbers side by side — otherwise the data basis gets skewed for no good reason. At ChronoCheck, we merge both references accordingly, so the renaming doesn't get misread as a price signal in our market value analysis.
Brand profile: Cartier
Cartier watches (Santos, Tank, Ballon Bleu) are popular targets for counterfeiters. The distinctive design (Roman numerals, blue sword hands) is recognizable — but also easy to copy.
- Sapphire cabochon crown: on genuine pieces it's SET INTO THE METAL (bezel-set); on fakes it's usually GLUED. Test: loupe — adhesive residue around the edge = fake.
- Bracelet screws: genuine Cartier bracelets ALWAYS have visible screw slots. Pins instead = fake.
- 'Swiss Made' at 6 o'clock: MICROPRINTED directly beneath the 6 o'clock marker. Fakes often omit it or print it crooked.
- Guilloché pattern: under 10x magnification, EXACTLY parallel and uniformly deep. Irregularities = fake.
Serial number format: Cartier serial numbers: alphanumeric, on the case back. Older models: number located between the crystal ring and the case. New purchases come with a Cartier passport.
Further sources
Buying guide: Cartier Ballon Bleu 36MM SS Silver Dial
Entry into Cartier
At $7,278 this reference is one of the more affordable ways to wear a Cartier on your wrist. That is precisely why many pieces have already passed through several hands — condition varies accordingly. Buyers here should pay particular attention to service history and honest photos from the seller.
Where the price stands
Barely any movement over the past four months (-2.9%). The market for this reference is calm, with no pressure in either direction. Good for buyers who want to compare at their leisure.
Watch out for swings: This reference has an above-average volatility of 69.2 percent. In concrete terms: the price can move by several hundred euros within a few weeks. Check the current value before buying or selling — old listings or auction results from two months ago are of little help.
What to look out for when buying?
- Authenticity: The serial number and reference on the case must match the papers. A professional authenticity check of the Cartier Ballon Bleu 36MM SS Silver Dial reliably rules out counterfeits.
- Condition: Check scratches on the case and bezel — professional refurbishment can leave traces.
- Service history: A documented service by the manufacturer or a certified watchmaker increases the value.
- Scope of delivery: Box, papers and warranty card make a noticeable price difference on the Ballon Bleu 36MM SS Silver Dial.
- Independent certification: The CPS-52 standard covers 52 checkpoints — from the serial number and the timing machine to water resistance. The result is secured on the blockchain and can be verified at any time.
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