Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

At MSRP the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern is the cheaper of the two at $1,995, against $12,800 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold — a $10,805 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern is rated to 100m 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 Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold runs a automatic caliber, while the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold

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MSRP $12,800

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Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

MSRP $1,995

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold36mm

Mid-Century Modern38mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold—

Mid-Century Modern45h

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold30m

Mid-Century Modern100m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold$12,800

Mid-Century Modern$1,995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

36mm

38mm

Thickness

—

10.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46.5mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Material

Yellow Gold

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

Yellow Gold

—

Water Resistance

30m

100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Domed

AR Coating

—

Underside

Dial Color

—

Silver

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$12,800

$1,995

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