Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold or the Maen Classic 36?

At MSRP the Maen Classic 36 is the cheaper of the two at $639, against $12,800 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold — a $12,161 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold or the Maen Classic 36?

The Maen Classic 36 is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold.

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow GoldvsMaen Classic 36

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold

W2BB0038

MSRP $12,800

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Maen Classic 36

classic-36-m7-2-1

MSRP $639

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9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold36mm

Classic 3636mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold—

Classic 36—

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold30m

Classic 3650m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold$12,800

Classic 36$639

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Thickness

—

9.8mm

Material

Yellow Gold

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

Yellow Gold

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$12,800

$639

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