- 42.1 mm
Case Thickness: 13 mm
Case Material: Stainless‑steel with ADLC (Amorphous Diamond‑Like Carbon) coating
Dial Colour: Black
Dial Shape: Round
Dial Details: Roman‑numeral hour markers, sword‑shaped luminous stainless‑steel hands
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Crown: Fluted crown set with one cabochon‑cut synthetic spinel
Bracelet Colour: Black
Bracelet Material: Not available
Clasp Type: Folding clasp
Clasp Material: Stainless steel
Case‑back: Not transparent
Weight: Not available
Water‑resistance: 30 metres
This carbon‑black Ballon Bleu can be regarded as an extended variant of the standard base‑model Ballon Bleu. Its case has been finished in black with the same ADLC carbon‑coating technology used on the original watch, so fading‑related issues will not occur. It comes with a nylon strap, while the hour and minute hands feature high‑grade luminous coating for enhanced visibility. The overall style takes on a more sport‑oriented look. Read on for the full detailed review:
The font has also been changed to silvery‑white, and luminous material has been applied to the hands for greater practicality.
The crown has also been upgraded, just like the V2‑version Ballon Bleu, with smoother‑edged knurling.
It delivers the same fish‑eye lens effect as the large‑sized Ballon Bleu.
Both the case‑back and clasp of the watch have been finished in carbon‑black.
The engraving is crisp, and the clasp is produced using molds taken from the original watch.
As for the strap material: it features nylon on the outer side and genuine leather on the inner side, offering greater comfort for everyday wear.
