My favorite new Cartierhttp://www.syrauto.com/best-cartier-santos-100-large-w200737g-replica-watches-7a5d.htmlwatch for 2013 is the Ballon Bleu and Santos 100. This is a mechanical version of last year's quartz-base Ballon Bleu and Santos 100, and offers a much more appealing version of this slightly retro-styled aviator Ballon Bleu timepiece. Swatch Group'sW69013Z2 replicais not the most expensively priced brand in the group, but at least once a year they offer a watch that mixes a fair price and fantastic detailing in a watch that is really hard to resist.

Anyone familiar with Cartier's Ballon Bleu collection will immediately recognize the Santos 100 and Ballon Bleu. The black or silvered dials are distinctivelyW10198U2 replicain their design, and the overall retro military theme is very much what the Ballon Bleu collection is all about. However, details such as the shape of the case and minute markers help this piece stand out from - for example - their field watches. Both dials are quite good looking and the Cartier is offering the and Santos 100 on three separate strap/bracelet choices.

One of the more interesting case details is its asymmetric design. This is a style borrowed from a watch Cartier apparently produced for the British Royal Air Force in the 1970s. It gives the case a thicker side to the right which acts as a crown and pusher guard. The funny thing is that for many people, unless this fact is pointed out they would not notice it. If you are going to have a lopsided case then I guess it is great to have it be not very noticeable. Perhaps you feel differently. Did the uneven case design jump out at you right away?

Sized at 41mm wide, the watch nevertheless feels sizable thanks to a thick case and relatively thin bezel for a watch in this genre. We are big fans of sandblasted cases, especially in tool or military watches. The finishing on the steel case is excellent, offering beautiful views from all angles. The "H" for Cartier on the crown is actually polished which is an appreciated detail. In addition to the NATO strap, Cartier offers the Ballon Bleu and Santos 100 on a leather pilot strap or an attractive steel metal bracelet.

Small rings around the sub dials on the main dial add some depth and, legibility is very good despite a lack of lume for the Ballon Bleu (aside from the second hand) for night viewing. There are SuperLumiNova lume points around the dial, which may be more difficult to view than the hands and the 12 and 6 o'clock hour indicators, in the dark. Though we haven't tested it in poor light.

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