Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold or the Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour?

At MSRP the Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $12,800 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold — a $12,401 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold or the Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour?

The Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour wears larger at 37mm versus 36mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold or the Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour?

The Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold.

What movement does the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold run compared to the Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold runs a automatic caliber, while the Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour runs a mechanical.

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold

W2BB0038

MSRP $12,800

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Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour

MSRP $399

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10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold36mm

Workshop Jumping Hour37mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold—

Workshop Jumping Hour—

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold30m

Workshop Jumping Hour50m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold$12,800

Workshop Jumping Hour$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

36mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

47mm

Lug Width

—

18mm

Material

Yellow Gold

Stainless Steel

Finish

Yellow Gold

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Model 1A

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$12,800

$399

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