Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Rolex 1908?

At MSRP the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier is the cheaper of the two at $13,600, against $28,850 for the Rolex 1908 — a $15,250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Rolex 1908?

The Rolex 1908 wears larger at 39mm versus 33mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Rolex 1908?

The Rolex 1908 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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Rolex 1908

52508

MSRP $28,850

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

190839mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

190867h

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

190850m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$13,600

1908$28,850

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Case

4 specs

Diameter

33mm

39mm

Material

Stainless Steel

18kt Yellow Gold

Finish

Stainless Steel

18 kt yellow gold

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

Dial Color

—

Black

Indices

—

Index

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

—

7140

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

—

67h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Small Seconds

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$13,600

$28,850

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