The fake Ballon Bleu 33708 V9 is a replica of Cartier's Ballon Bleu de Cartier, built to mirror the rounded case, blue cabochon crown guard, and guilloché dial that define the line. If you are comparing replica batches, V9 is the version most sellers point to for cleaner case finishing and a better-shaped crown guard. This guide covers what actually arrives, how it wears on the wrist, and what happens after checkout.
Key Features
- Rounded balloon-style case with the crown nested inside a blue cabochon guard
- 33708-style proportions — a mid-size case that suits most wrists
- V9 case finishing with brushed flanks and polished bezel edges
- Guilloché-textured dial with printed Roman numerals and blued-style hands
- Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
- Stainless steel bracelet with butterfly deployant clasp and removable links
- Movement options vary by batch, so confirm automatic or quartz before ordering
Materials and Specifications
The case and bracelet are 316L stainless steel, which holds a polish well and resists everyday scuffs. The crystal is sapphire rather than mineral glass, so it shrugs off light knocks and stays clear. Case diameter sits in the mid-size range with a thickness around 12mm, so it slips under a shirt cuff without feeling bulky. Water resistance is splash-level only — hand washing and rain are fine, swimming and showering are not. This is a replica, not a genuine Cartier watch, and it does not carry a manufacturer warranty or service history.
Shipping and Returns
Orders ship in protective foam and a padded outer box, with tracking provided once the parcel leaves the warehouse. Delivery typically runs one to three weeks depending on destination, and customs timing can add a few days. Returns are accepted within 30 days if the watch is unworn, with stickers and tags intact, so inspect the case, dial, and clasp as soon as it lands.
Is the V9 version worth choosing over earlier batches?
Generally yes. V9 tightens up the crown guard shape and dial printing, which were the two most common complaints on earlier batches, so it reads closer on the wrist.
Does the 33708 V9 fit a smaller wrist?
It wears like a mid-size round watch thanks to the short lugs, and the bracelet links come out easily with a small spring-bar tool, so most wrists from about 5.5 inches up get a clean fit.
Will it fool someone up close?
At arm's length it looks convincing, but under a loupe the movement finishing and engraving will not match the original. Treat it as a good-looking replica, not a counterfeit to pass off as genuine.