Cartier Ballon Bleu de CartiervsJaeger-LeCoultre Rendez Vous
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Measurements
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Ballon Bleu de Cartier
Rendez Vous
Diameter
33mm
29mm
Thickness
n/a
7.5mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
MSRP
$13,600
$7,550
lowest
Movement
Automatic
Quartz
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier is widely praised by owners and reviewers for its sleek, balanced, and elegant design, with many considering it the best circular case design. Owners note its polished surfaces scratch easily, a common trait for Cartier, and its wearability is debated, with some finding it too feminine for everyday use while others praise its elegance and quality for daily wear. The integrated crown, while maintaining a smooth aesthetic, can be difficult to manipulate. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier highly for its elegant and unique design, despite it often being overshadowed by other Cartier models.
Owners report the Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous is chosen for its elegant, non-bedazzled appearance and is considered a dressier timepiece. One owner notes the moonphase complication is functional. Some in the line feature Arabic numerals that are considered slightly too large and cartoonish. Overall, owners rate the Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous highly for its elegant aesthetic and suitability as a dressier watch.
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