Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Tissot Bellissima?

At MSRP the Tissot Bellissima is the cheaper of the two at $875, against $13,600 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $12,725 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Tissot Bellissima?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier wears larger at 33mm versus 29mm for the Tissot Bellissima — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Tissot Bellissima?

The Tissot Bellissima 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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Tissot Bellissima

MSRP $875

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

Bellissima29mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Bellissima48h

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Bellissima50m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$13,600

Bellissima$875

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

33mm

29mm

Thickness

—

9.63mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

29mm

Lug Width

—

5mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Domed

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

White

Indices

—

Roman

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Power Reserve

—

48h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$13,600

$875

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