Ballon bleu means -blue balloon- in French, and party favors might well suit the lucky recipient of Cartier latest timepiece. The Ballon Bleu de Cartier is the Parisian watchmaker and jewelers first new watch line since 2001. Strapping it on reveals an unexpectedly complex shape, sculpted on bottom and top so it appears to float above your wrist. For the launch of its Ballon Bleu watch, Cartier is presenting a collection of comic strips with the contribution of seven of the greatest names from the genre.