Short answer
33682 is a seller code. It is not a Cartier reference number. The code appears on some replica listings for the Ballon Bleu de Cartier. It does not state case size, movement, or factory. Ask for those three specs in writing before you pay.
How Cartier numbers work
Cartier model numbers start with W or CRW. Two examples: W69010Z4 is a 28 mm Ballon Bleu with a quartz movement. W69012Z4 is a 36 mm Ballon Bleu with an automatic movement. The caseback on a Ballon Bleu shows a four-digit case code, such as 3009. A five-digit 33682 does not match either pattern.
What 33682 may map to
Sellers reuse SKUs across batches. A 33682 listing can be a 28 mm, 33 mm, 36 mm, or 42 mm case. It can have a quartz movement or an automatic movement. Photos on the listing are the main source. Check the caseback photo for a four-digit code.
Specs to confirm
- Case diameter in mm. Ballon Bleu sizes: 28, 33, 36, 42.
- Movement type: quartz or automatic. A quartz hand ticks one step per second. An automatic hand moves in small steps.
- Caseback code. Four digits. Request a clear photo.
- Strap or bracelet. Steel bracelet and leather strap versions exist.
- Water resistance claim. Most replicas do not meet the claim. Do not swim with it.
Price range
Replica Ballon Bleu prices run from $60 to $400. Quartz versions sit at the low end. Automatic versions with a clone movement sit at the high end. The 33682 code does not set the price. A seller can attach it to a $70 watch or a $350 watch.
Legal risk in the U.S.
U.S. law bars import and sale of counterfeit goods. CBP can seize a package at the border. A trademark owner can sue the seller. A buyer can lose the payment and the watch.
Checks before payment
- Ask for the case diameter and movement in a message.
- Ask for a photo of the caseback and the crown.
- Ask for a video of the second hand.
- Pay with a method that offers a dispute window.