Which is cheaper, the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade or the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier?

At MSRP the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade is the cheaper of the two at $1,768, against $7,050 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $5,282 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade or the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier?

The Serica Ref. 1174 Parade wears larger at 35mm versus 33mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade or the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier?

The Serica Ref. 1174 Parade is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier.

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Serica Ref. 1174 Parade

MSRP $1,768

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

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MSRP $7,050

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ref. 1174 Parade35mm

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

Power Reserve

Ref. 1174 Parade42h

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Water Resistance

Ref. 1174 Parade100m

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

MSRP

Ref. 1174 Parade$1,768

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$7,050

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

35mm

33mm

Thickness

8.2mm

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Lug-to-Lug

41mm

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Lug Width

18mm

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Finish

—

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

100m

30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

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Dial Color

Tobacco

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Soprod M100

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Power Reserve

42h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,768

$7,050

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