Cartier Ballon Bleu de CartiervsOmega Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 34mm


Ref. 131.58.34.20.61.001·MSRP $32,200
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Measurements
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Ballon Bleu de Cartier

Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 34mm
Diameter
33mm
34mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
37mm
Thickness
n/a
11.7mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
55h
MSRP
$13,600
lowest
$32,200
Movement
Automatic
Omega 8802
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
4 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 widely praise the Omega Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 34mm for its discreet elegance, superior design, and remarkable timekeeping, with some reporting accuracy around +2 seconds per day. The watch is also seen as a vintage-inspired piece with a stunning dial and recognizable Omega design. However, some owners question Omega's pricing strategy, finding the €10,600 price point too high for the offered features, particularly noting the lack of a folding clasp on the leather strap and the 12mm thickness as unacceptable. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Omega Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 34mm highly for its elegant design and excellent accuracy, despite concerns over its price and thickness.
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