Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold or the Zelos Comet 39?

At MSRP the Zelos Comet 39 is the cheaper of the two at $2,499, against $12,800 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold — a $10,301 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold or the Zelos Comet 39?

The Zelos Comet 39 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 Zelos Comet 39?

The Zelos Comet 39 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 Zelos Comet 39?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold runs a automatic caliber, while the Zelos Comet 39 runs a manual (ETA/Peseux 7001).

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow GoldvsZelos Comet 39

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold

W2BB0038

MSRP $12,800

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Zelos Comet 39

MSRP $2,499

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold36mm

Comet 3939mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold—

Comet 39—

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold30m

Comet 3950m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold$12,800

Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

36mm

39mm

Thickness

—

7.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

39mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Material

Yellow Gold

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

Yellow Gold

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Tantalum LE

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

ETA/Peseux 7001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$12,800

$2,499

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