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

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier at true scale

Ballon Bleu de Cartier

Omega Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 34mm at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
33mm
34mm
Thickness
n/a
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18kt Sedna Gold
Finish
Stainless Steel
Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
n/a
Silver

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
n/a
Omega 8802
Power Reserve
n/a
55h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$13,600
$32,200
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Reviews

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

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.

Omega Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 34mm

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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