Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Sternglas Liah?

At MSRP the Sternglas Liah is the cheaper of the two at $237, against $13,600 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $13,363 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Sternglas Liah?

The Sternglas Liah is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier.

What movement does the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier run compared to the Sternglas Liah?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier runs a automatic caliber, while the Sternglas Liah runs a quartz (Miyota GL32).

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

W4BB0023

MSRP $13,600

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MSRP $237

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

Liah33mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Liah—

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Liah50m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$13,600

Liah$237

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Thickness

—

6mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

40mm

Lug Width

—

16mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota GL32

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$13,600

$237

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