Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold or the Zelos Nova 37?

At MSRP the Zelos Nova 37 is the cheaper of the two at $899, against $12,800 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold — a $11,901 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold or the Zelos Nova 37?

The Zelos Nova 37 wears larger at 37mm versus 36mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold or the Zelos Nova 37?

The Zelos Nova 37 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 Nova 37?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold runs a automatic caliber, while the Zelos Nova 37 runs a manual (ETA/Peseux 7001).

Side by side

Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow GoldvsZelos Nova 37

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Add a watch

Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold

W2BB0038

MSRP $12,800

See the full Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold

MSRP $899

Some links are affiliate links — lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold36mm

Nova 3737mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold—

Nova 37—

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold30m

Nova 3750m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow Gold$12,800

Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

36mm

37mm

Thickness

—

7mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

37mm

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

—

Salmon

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

ETA/Peseux 7001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$12,800

$899

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Farermicro

DiscussionNot started

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.

Venezianico Redentore 36vsZelos Nova 37 Maen Lunar Classic 36vsZelos Nova 37 Farer 36MM THREE HANDvsZelos Nova 37 Furlan Marri Cornes De VachevsZelos Nova 37 Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow GoldvsZelos Comet 39 Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow GoldvsRetter Watches Mistral

Edit this comparison Add another watch More dress comparisons Best Dress Watches Under $1,000 Explore more 35–38mm watches

Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Yellow GoldvsZelos Nova 37

At a glance

Full specifications

More watches worth a look

36MM THREE HAND

Prismic

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

Comet 39

Arsenale 37

Westlake 36mm Manual Wind Dress Watch

Lunar Classic 36

Disco Volante

People also compared