Santos, Tank & Ballon Bleu — Clone Movements & Case Specifications
The Cartier super clone collection — built on two distinct design languages: the architectural geometry of the Santos and Tank, and the organic curves of the Ballon Bleu and Panthère. Recreating a Cartier requires precise case proportions — the Tank’s rectangular geometry tolerates no deviation from its slender profile, while the Ballon Bleu demands correct curvature on the crystal and crown guard. Our 1:1 super clones are engineered to match dimensional tolerances within 0.1mm, using refined quartz calibers for the Tank and Panthère series and automatic movements for the Santos and Ballon Bleu.
Cartier Super Clone References
- Santos de Cartier (Medium 35.1mm / Large 39.8mm) — Powered by clone Cal. 1847 MC automatic. Features the QuickSwitch tool-free strap interchange system (press-button release at the lug) and the SmartLink tool-free bracelet sizing system (push-button link removal without tools). Exposed 8-screw bezel, sword-shaped hands, 7-sided crown set with faceted synthetic spinel
- Tank Must / Tank Louis Cartier — Rectangular case with authentic proportions, hand-applied Roman numerals, correct slender bezel width, quartz caliber for correct case thickness, blued-steel sword hands
- Ballon Bleu de Cartier — 33mm / 36mm / 40mm round case with floating crown guard, bubble-profile sapphire crystal, guilloché dial texture, automatic or quartz caliber depending on size
- Panthère de Cartier — Square case with five-link mesh bracelet articulating across its full length, quartz caliber, correct cabochon crown in blue synthetic spinel
Collector Notes: Cabochon & Dial Typography
The technical benchmark for any Cartier super clone is the crown cabochon and dial typography. On genuine Santos references, the crown is 7-sided and set with a faceted synthetic spinel — not a flat disc. Our super clones use precision-cut synthetic stones sized to match the genuine cabochon, set to sit flush with the crown housing without a visible step at the stone-to-metal junction.
Dial typography on the Tank and Santos references is evaluated for correct Roman numeral serif weight — the stroke width of each numeral and the spacing of the “CARTIER” signature are matched against genuine reference photographs under magnification. Incorrect typeface proportions are the most frequently cited defect in collector reviews of Cartier replicas.
The Santos QuickSwitch mechanism is tested for release force and audible click on both the bracelet and leather strap attachment points. SmartLink push-buttons are verified for consistent spring resistance across all adjustable links. Every piece undergoes movement amplitude and water resistance verification as part of our pre-shipment quality control process.
