Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is the cheaper of the two at $760, against $13,600 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $12,840 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 wears larger at 34mm versus 33mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier.

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

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MSRP $13,600

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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MSRP $760

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$13,600

ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

33mm

34mm

Thickness

—

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

41mm

Lug Width

—

18mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Dome

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Silver

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

—

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$13,600

$760

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