Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Grand Seiko STGK031?

At MSRP the Grand Seiko STGK031 is the cheaper of the two at $6,600, against $13,600 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $7,000 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Grand Seiko STGK031?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier wears larger at 33mm versus 30mm for the Grand Seiko STGK031 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Grand Seiko STGK031?

The Grand Seiko STGK031 is rated to 100m 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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MSRP $6,600

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

STGK03130mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

STGK03150h

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

STGK031100m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$13,600

STGK031$6,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

33mm

30mm

Thickness

—

10.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

36.2mm

Lug Width

—

15mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

9S27

Power Reserve

—

50h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$13,600

$6,600

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