Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Formex Essence ThirtyNine?

At MSRP the Formex Essence ThirtyNine is the cheaper of the two at $2,390, against $13,600 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $11,210 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Formex Essence ThirtyNine?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine wears larger at 39mm versus 33mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Formex Essence ThirtyNine?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier.

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

W4BB0023

MSRP $13,600

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

MSRP $2,390

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Essence ThirtyNine41h

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Essence ThirtyNine100m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$13,600

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

33mm

39mm

Thickness

—

10mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

45mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Space Ghost

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

—

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$13,600

$2,390

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