Cartier Ballon de Cartier WSBB0048
Ref. WSBB0048 · Silver guilloché dial · In production
- Case36 mm
- Thick12.06 mm
- Water res.30 m
- MovementAutomatic
- CrystalSapphire
Cartier Ballon de Cartier WSBB0048 size, specs and price at a glance
The Cartier Ballon de Cartier WSBB0048 is 36 mm wide and 12.06 mm thick. Cartier does not publish its lug-to-lug length. and ships on a bracelet. It is water resistant to 30 m. US list price: $7,500 when we last checked cartier.com (3 Nov 2026).
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Overview
The Cartier WSBB0048 is a dress watch from the Ballon de Cartier collection. It has a 36 mm stainless steel case, 12.06 mm thick. Cartier lists the dial as silver guilloché. Inside is an automatic movement. You also get 30 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a bracelet.
Who it suits
- Wrists of roughly 14.3–16.2 cm (5.6–6.4 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide
- Desk and dress wear (keep it away from swimming)
- Shirt cuffs and smarter dress codes
Strengths
- Sapphire crystal resists scratches
Trade-offs
- Only 30 m water resistance: splash-proof, not for swimming
Written by Watch.co from the published specs below. These are not owner reviews.
Full specifications
Case
| Case diameter | 36 mm | cartier.com · 3 Nov 2026 |
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| Thickness | 12.06 mm | cartier.com · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Lug-to-lug | Not published by Cartier | |
| Case material | Stainless steel | cartier.com · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Crystal | Sapphire | cartier.com · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Water resistance | 30 m | cartier.com · 3 Nov 2026 |
Dial
| Dial colour | Silver guilloché | cartier.com · 3 Nov 2026 |
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Movement
| Movement type | Automatic | cartier.com · 3 Nov 2026 |
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Strap / Bracelet
| Bracelet / strap | Bracelet | cartier.com · 3 Nov 2026 |
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Other
| US list price (MSRP) | $7,500 | cartier.com · 3 Nov 2026 |
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| Production status | In production | cartier.com · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Style (our classification) | Dress | our classification |
Specs are summarised in our own words from the brand's product page. Each row links its source and the date we checked it. Fields we haven't verified are left out rather than guessed.
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Questions about the Cartier Ballon de Cartier WSBB0048
How big is the Cartier Ballon de Cartier WSBB0048?
The case is 36 mm wide, 12.06 mm thick.
What movement does the Cartier Ballon de Cartier WSBB0048 use?
It uses a movement, a automatic movement.
Can I swim with the Cartier Ballon de Cartier WSBB0048?
Not really. It is rated to 30 m.
How much is the Cartier Ballon de Cartier WSBB0048?
The US list price was $7,500 on cartier.com when we checked on 3 Nov 2026. Prices change, so check before you buy.
Will the Cartier Ballon de Cartier WSBB0048 fit my wrist?
By our sizing guide it sits best on wrists of about 14.3–16.2 cm (5.6–6.4 in). Use the fit checker on this page to test your own wrist.
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