Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Maen Classic 36?

At MSRP the Maen Classic 36 is the cheaper of the two at $639, against $13,600 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $12,961 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Maen Classic 36?

The Maen Classic 36 wears larger at 36mm versus 33mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Maen Classic 36?

The Maen Classic 36 is rated to 50m 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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Maen Classic 36

classic-36-m7-2-1

MSRP $639

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

Classic 3636mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Classic 36—

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Classic 3650m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$13,600

Classic 36$639

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

33mm

36mm

Thickness

—

9.8mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$13,600

$639

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