Written by Danielle Holgate

You have finally reached the upper echelon of society. Maybe you are an all powerful female CEO, maybe you are the new Princess of Wales, or perhaps a reality TV starlet. One of the questions you may be asking yourself in reference to your new wealthy image is, “what does a woman in my position wear on my dainty feminine wrist?” Your answer: the Extra-Flat Ballon Bleu de Cartier Watch, Extra- Large Model W6920059.

This curvaceous and  bubbly beauty is manufactured by the French company, Cartier. It is made in a limited edition number of 199, and is highly in style this year due to its thinness.  It is the elite of all of the Extra- Flat Ballon Blue de Cartier Watches being automatic, made out of high- quality platinum, with a blue leather strap.

It is a simplified more elegant version of its predecessors, with out the central second hand and with out the small date window at the position of 3 o’clock. Without the complication of a date feature, Cartier has made space for the blue cabochon fluted winding crown. The dial also is a dark blue with a sunburst finish making the color appear to expand in depth.Further details of the Extra- Flat Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch are:

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Extra Flat watch in Platinum

• Price: $32,500
• Functions: Hours and minutes
• Case material: 950% Platinum
• Bezel material: 950% Platinum
• Case shape: Round
• Bezel shape: Round
• Case size: 46.00 mm
• Dial: Deep blue, sunburst pattern
• Numerals: Roman
• Hands: Sword-shaped, rhodium-plated steel
• Water resistance: 30 meters
• Strap: Blue alligator leather strap with a double adjustable folding clasp in 950% platinum
• Crystal: Sapphire

Pros: It is simple, easily readable, comfortable on the wrist, lightweight, and has a stylish and classy aesthetic.

Cons: Only 30 meters of water resistance, its thinness means less precious metal but still a big cost. Its thinness may also mean that it is fragile, and has to be treated with a greater amounts of caution.

If a classical, yet futuristic timepiece with simple elegance is your goal when purchasing a luxury piece of jewelry, then this is the watch for you. It has been said that it is a unisex watch, yet to me it seems to be more on the feminine side due to its curves and lack of a chronograph. Besides the $32,500 platinum version, there is also the $20,300 in pink gold with a brown leather strap.