The blue dial on this replica ballon bleu sbb0061 blue gives the Ballon Bleu its most requested contemporary color in a size that works across genders. Reference WSBB0061 pairs a stainless steel case with a lacquered blue dial, Roman numeral markers, and the collection’s trademark integrated crown guard at 3 o’clock. The sword-shaped blued steel hands nearly disappear against the blue background at certain angles, creating a monochromatic effect absent from silver or white dial references. The sapphire cabochon on the crown adds a second touch of blue, tying the design together.

Build Details

• Reference: WSBB0061
• Case material: stainless steel
• Dial: lacquered blue
• Hands: blued steel sword-shaped
• Crystal: sapphire
• Crown: integrated guard with sapphire cabochon
• Bracelet: stainless steel
• Movement: automatic
• Date: aperture at 3 o’clock

The lacquered finish produces a deeper, more uniform color than sunburst finishing. Where sunburst dials shift tone depending on the angle, lacquer holds a consistent blue that reads the same in direct light and shade.

What Collectors Notice

Blue dials have dominated watch trends for several years, and the Ballon Bleu handles the color differently than most competitors. The integrated crown guard disrupts the circular case outline in a way that no other round-cased watch replicates, and the blue dial amplifies this by drawing the eye toward the 3 o’clock area where guard, crown, and dial color converge. The date window sits within that zone, making the right side of the dial the visual anchor. For a warmer take on the Ballon Bleu, the rose gold WGBB0030 with silver dial trades cool blue for warm tones. Explore the complete Ballon Bleu collection to compare every dial and case material option.

This vs Other Versions

Against the grey dial WSBB0060 and the silver versions, the blue WSBB0061 occupies the more expressive end of the spectrum. Grey reads neutral, silver reads classic, but blue adds modernity that shifts the Ballon Bleu from purely traditional to contemporary dress watch. The steel bracelet keeps the package accessible, and the automatic movement matches what you get in the larger gold references. This replica ballon bleu sbb0061 blue puts one of the most popular dial colors into the Ballon Bleu framework without compromise on the design details that define the collection.

Cartier Ballon Bleu WSBB0061: Technical Specifications

• Reference: WSBB0061
• Case Diameter: 40mm
• Case Thickness: 12.1mm
• Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
• Bezel: Fixed polished steel
• Dial: Blue lacquered sunburst
• Hands: Blued steel sword-shaped
• Crown: Fluted with blue synthetic spinel cabochon
• Crystal: Sapphire with AR coating
• Movement: Automatic 1847 MC
• Bracelet: Polished steel with deployment clasp
• Water Resistance: 30 meters

Authentic vs Replica: WSBB0061 Value

Genuine Cartier Ballon Bleu WSBB0061: $7,750 MSRP
Swiss Grade Replica: $599

The blue dial WSBB0061 is Cartier’s contemporary take on Ballon Bleu — the blue dial matching the iconic blue cabochon crown creates visual harmony. At 40mm with automatic movement, this is the men’s-focused configuration. Our replica delivers this striking color combination at accessible pricing.

More Blue Dial Options

For blue dial on strap, see WJBB0076. Compare grey dial at WSBB0060. For larger size, explore 42mm WSBB0015. Browse all Ballon Bleu.