Ladies Who Love the Cartier Ballon Bleu

As one might guess from its name, the Cartier Ballon Bleu is inspired by lightness, buoyancy, and grace. The almost perfect round shape of its “balloon” case and the blue synthetic sapphire on its crown lend a quirky elegance to any wrist.

A relatively recent addition to the Cartier brand, it was introduced just in 2007, but has already become a modern icon, and is poised to be a classic just like the Cartier Tank. If you’re thinking of getting your own Cartier Ballon Bleu, you will be in good company:

Perhaps the most popular Cartier Ballon Bleu fan, Kate Middleton wears hers in a variety of occasions – from polo matches to royal tours. She wears the stainless steel, a medium-sized piece that was a gift from Prince William for their third wedding anniversary. One of the modest models in the collection, it truly suits her as Kate always goes for simple, timeless elegance in how she dresses. Photo from The Royal Family on Instagram

Most likely through her sister’s influence, Pippa Middleton also wears a Cartier Ballon Bleu. Presumably given to her by her fiance, the style she wears is definitely more eye-catching than Kate’s – an 18k rose gold, diamond-studded version of the watch. Its bezel is encircled with brilliant-cut diamonds, giving the watch added sparkle. Photo from Vogue España on Twitter

Professional dancer and coach-turned-actress and singer Julianne Hough is a true triple threat and has a lot on her plate, but that doesn’t stop her from experimenting fashion-wise. Hough’s looks can go from glamorous to colorful and trendy and she seems to balance it all out by wearing a classic timepiece – she’s usually seen with a rose gold Cartier Ballon Bleu on her wrist. Photo from Julianne Hough on Instagram 

Actress Amber Heard is a style chameleon – effortlessly transitioning from cool-girl, bohemian style in the day to tailored and sleek at night. She’s always up for some experimentation when it comes to fashion, and isn’t afraid to make a statement. Same goes for her timepieces – she wears an XL sized Cartier Ballon Bleu that one wouldn’t miss.