Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold or the anOrdain Model 3 Method?

At MSRP the anOrdain Model 3 Method is the cheaper of the two at $4,693, against $12,800 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold — a $8,107 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold or the anOrdain Model 3 Method?

The anOrdain Model 3 Method wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold or the anOrdain Model 3 Method?

The anOrdain Model 3 Method 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 GoldvsanOrdain Model 3 Method

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold

W2BB0038

MSRP $12,800

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anOrdain Model 3 Method

MSRP $4,693

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold36mm

Model 3 Method39mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold—

Model 3 Method56h

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold30m

Model 3 Method50m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold$12,800

Model 3 Method$4,693

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Model 3 Method

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

—

56h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$12,800

$4,693

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