Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Grand Seiko SBGW257?

At MSRP the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier is the cheaper of the two at $13,600, against $38,000 for the Grand Seiko SBGW257 — a $24,400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Grand Seiko SBGW257?

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 wears larger at 38mm versus 33mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGW257?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier runs a automatic caliber, while the Grand Seiko SBGW257 runs a manual (9S64).

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

W4BB0023

MSRP $13,600

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MSRP $38,000

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

SBGW25738mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

SBGW25772h

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

SBGW25730m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$13,600

SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

33mm

38mm

Thickness

—

10.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

45.8mm

Lug Width

—

19mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Platinum

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

9S64

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$13,600

$38,000

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