Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

At MSRP the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 is the cheaper of the two at $640, against $13,600 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $12,960 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 wears larger at 35mm versus 33mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 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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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007

os90007-abl-cv

MSRP $640

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

OLD SMITH 90-00735mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

OLD SMITH 90-00742h

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

OLD SMITH 90-00750m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$13,600

OLD SMITH 90-007$640

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

33mm

35mm

Thickness

—

12.25mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

42.3mm

Lug Width

—

18mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Dome

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Ivory

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 82S5

Power Reserve

—

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$13,600

$640

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