Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold or the anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal?

At MSRP the anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal is the cheaper of the two at $1,905, against $12,800 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold — a $10,895 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold or the anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal?

The anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal 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 anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal?

The anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal 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 anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold runs a automatic caliber, while the anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow GoldvsanOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold

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MSRP $12,800

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anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal

MSRP $1,905

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold36mm

Model 1 Precious Metal38mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold—

Model 1 Precious Metal42h

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold30m

Model 1 Precious Metal50m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold$12,800

Model 1 Precious Metal$1,905

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

36mm

38mm

Thickness

—

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Lug Width

—

18mm

Material

Yellow Gold

Gold

Finish

Yellow Gold

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Model 1 Precious Metal

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

42h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$12,800

$1,905

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