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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold
Finding alternatives to

Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold

Ref. WGBB0063

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$19,200
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold is the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 ($35,500) — classic dress and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Tissot Le Locle Gold at $2,225 (vs $19,200 for the Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Marcks & Co. The Nizam is the standout microbrand take — classic dress and Looks nearly identical.

48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Marcks & Co. The Nizam
Marcks & Co.micro
Nizam

The Nizam

2 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic
$1,200MSRP
—Used
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Balticus Watches Balticus Steersman
Balticus Watchesmicro
Steersman

Balticus Steersman

5 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic
$135MSRP
—Used
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Peacock Watches Divine Craft Ultra-Thin Tourbillon
Peacock Watchesmicro

Divine Craft Ultra-Thin Tourbillon

4 variantsSeries
39.5mm·Automatic
$4,899MSRP
—Used
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Archimede Watches Klassik 39 SW
Archimede Watchesmicro

Klassik 39 SW

2 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic
$1,115MSRP
—Used
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Venezianico Arsenale Bronzo
Venezianicomicro

Arsenale Bronzo

2 variantsArsenale Bronzo
40mm·Automatic
$950MSRP
—Used
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Loresum LS05
Loresummicro

LS05

4 variantsSeries
39.5mm·Automatic
$1,085MSRP
—Used
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AV86 1988 Moonphase
AV86micro

1988 Moonphase

38.8mm·Automatic
$3,349MSRP
—Used
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HoraPictor Twilight Violet
HoraPictormicro

Twilight Violet

38mm·Automatic
$2,592MSRP
—Used
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HoraPictor Customized Watch
HoraPictormicro

Customized Watch

38mm·Automatic
$1,665MSRP
—Used
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Beaucroft Watches Signature
Beaucroft Watchesmicro

Signature

3 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic
$499MSRP
—Used
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Forward Watch Co. Stars at Night
Forward Watch Co.micro

Stars at Night

38mm·Automatic
$275MSRP
—Used
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Furlan Marri Outback Elegy
Furlan Marrimicro
Editions

Outback Elegy

37.5mm·Automatic
$1,695MSRP
—Used
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

A. Lange & Söhne 1815
A. Lange & Söhne

1815

34/38.5mm
4 variants1815
34/38.5mm·Manual
$35,500MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

Ref. 6654-3640-55B
40mm·Automatic
$37,700MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold
Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm

2 variantsDe Ville Prestige
41mm·Automatic
$16,500MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

Ref. 6651-3640-55B
40mm·Automatic
$28,900MSRP
—Used
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Rolex 1908
Rolex

1908

8 variants1908
39mm·Automatic
$28,850MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

2 variantsVilleret
40mm·Automatic
$35,500MSRP
—Used
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Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix Self Winding 40mm Pink Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Fiftysix Self Winding 40mm Pink Gold Watch

Ref. 4600E/000R-H101 (X46RH101)
40mm·Automatic
$29,200MSRP
—Used
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Grand Seiko SBGK006
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGK006

39mm·Manual
$22,200MSRP
—Used
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Cartier Roadster Large Model Yellow Gold
Cartier

Roadster Large Model Yellow Gold

Ref. W2RD0010
38.7mm·Automatic·100m WR
$20,000MSRP
—Used
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Hublot Classic Fusion King Gold
Hublot

Classic Fusion King Gold

33/42mm
7 variantsClassic Fusion
33/42mm·Automatic
$10,700MSRP
—Used
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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Date Hand 42mm
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Date Hand 42mm

4 variantsDe Ville Prestige
42mm·Automatic
$10,300MSRP
—Used
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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm

2 variantsDe Ville Prestige
41mm·Automatic
$17,100MSRP
—Used
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Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Tissot Le Locle Gold
Tissot

Le Locle Gold

2 variantsLe Locle Gold
39.3mm·Automatic
$2,225MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Gentleman Gold bezel
Tissot

Gentleman Gold bezel

7 variantsGentleman Gold bezel
40mm·Automatic
$2,450MSRP
—Used
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Longines Record 39mm Gold
Longines

Record 39mm Gold

3 variantsRecord
39mm·Automatic
$9,400MSRP
—Used
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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Power Reserve 41mm

4 variantsDe Ville Prestige
41mm·Automatic
$6,400MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

40/42mm
4 variantsJazzmaster Day Date Auto
40/42mm·Automatic
$1,045MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0192
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0192

40mm·Automatic
$1,850MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

40/44mm
3 variantsJazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0114
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Moonphase 40mm Automatic Watch GL0114

40mm·Automatic
$1,650MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch
Glycine

Men's Combat Classic Open Heart 40mm Automatic Watch

4 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic
$1,995MSRP
—Used
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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer

34/40mm
19 variantsDe Ville Prestige
34/40mm·Automatic
$5,100MSRP
—Used
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

4 variantsJazzmaster Thinline Auto
40mm·Automatic
$1,145MSRP
—Used
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Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 41mm

6 variantsDe Ville Prestige
41mm·Automatic
$5,800MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold
Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds
A. Lange & Söhne

Richard Lange Jumping Seconds

2 variantsRichard Lange
39.9mm·Manual
—MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

Ref. 6654-3640-MMB
40mm·Automatic
$66,000MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold
A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Outsize Date
A. Lange & Söhne

Saxonia Outsize Date

2 variantsSaxonia
38.5mm·Automatic
—MSRP
—Used
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Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Cartier

Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold

Ref. WGSA0029
39.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
$48,800MSRP
—Used
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw344602 Portofino Perpetual Calendar
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw344602 Portofino Perpetual Calendar

2 variantsPortofino
40mm·Automatic
$41,500MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate
Blancpain

Villeret Ultraplate

Ref. 6651-3640-MMB
40mm·Automatic
$57,200MSRP
—Used
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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Complet

Ref. 6654-3613-MMB
40mm·Automatic
$66,000MSRP
—Used
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A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Pour Le Merite
A. Lange & Söhne

Richard Lange Pour Le Merite

Ref. 260.028
40.5mm·Manual
—MSRP
—Used
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar Pink Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar Pink Gold

2 variantsMaster Ultra Thin
39mm·Automatic
$51,000MSRP
—Used
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer

34/38mm
8 variantsSeamaster Aqua Terra Shades
34/38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$20,700MSRP
—Used
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Trilobe 三十二
Trilobe

三十二

5 variantsSeries
40.5mm·Automatic
$42,600MSRP
—Used
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Omega Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm
Omega

Seamaster 300 Co Axial Master Chronometer 41mm

5 variantsSeamaster
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$15,700MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold
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