Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold?

At MSRP the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier is the cheaper of the two at $13,600, against $49,300 for the Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold — a $35,700 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier wears larger at 33mm versus 31.4mm for the Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold — a 1.6mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier run compared to the Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier runs a automatic caliber, while the Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold runs a manual (430 MC).

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

W4BB0023

MSRP $13,600

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Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold

WGSA0122

MSRP $49,300

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6 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold31.4mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold—

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold30m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$13,600

Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold$49,300

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

33mm

31.4mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Yellow Gold

Finish

Stainless Steel

Yellow Gold

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

430 MC

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$13,600

$49,300

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