OK, I finally got my hands on this Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier W4BB0016. This is the original order, not some knock-off. I had to search high and low for this thing, man. It’s the 33mm version, which I think is the perfect size. Not too big, not too small, you know?
First off, I checked all the usual spots online. The prices were all over the place, some were like $6,652, others were $7,098. Crazy, right? I even found one for $6,301 in Japan. I mean, come on, that’s a steal, but then you gotta deal with shipping and all that.
So, after weeks of digging, I finally found a seller that seemed legit. It wasn’t easy, I tell ya. These things are not exactly growing on trees. I went back and forth with the seller, checking every little detail. Made sure it was the real deal, you know? Model number W4BB0016, gotta be precise. Waterproof for daily life, that’s a must. I’m not planning to go deep-sea diving with it, but you never know.
Finding a Reliable Seller
I looked at the seller’s feedback and it was looking good, people were saying, “Great seller. As they state.” which gave me some peace of mind, but you can’t be too sure these days. Then I went through all the pictures, like a hawk. Round face, that classic Cartier look. You can tell the difference between a real one and a fake just by looking at the details, but some of these fakes are getting pretty good, it’s scary.
- Checked the usual online spots.
- Prices were all over the place.
- Found a seller in Japan, but shipping was a hassle.
- Finally found a legit seller after weeks of searching.
- Verified the model number: W4BB0016.
- Confirmed it’s waterproof for daily life.
- Checked seller’s feedback: “Great seller. As they state.”
- Examined pictures closely to ensure authenticity.
Anyways, after all that hassle, I finally pulled the trigger and bought it. Let me tell you, the feeling of finally getting it was amazing. I’ve been wanting one of these for ages. It came with the original box and everything, just like it should. Now I can finally wear this bad boy and show it off. It’s a classic, you know? It goes with everything.
So yeah, that’s my story of getting my hands on the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier W4BB0016. It was a journey, but it was worth it.
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