Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Furlan Marri Disco Volante?

At MSRP the Furlan Marri Disco Volante is the cheaper of the two at $2,825, against $7,050 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $4,225 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Furlan Marri Disco Volante?

The Furlan Marri Disco Volante wears larger at 38mm versus 33mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Furlan Marri Disco Volante?

The Furlan Marri Disco Volante is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier.

What movement does the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier run compared to the Furlan Marri Disco Volante?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier runs a automatic caliber, while the Furlan Marri Disco Volante runs a manual (ETA/Peseux 7001).

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

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MSRP $7,050

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Furlan Marri Disco Volante

MSRP $2,825

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

Disco Volante38mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Disco Volante42h

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Disco Volante50m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$7,050

Disco Volante$2,825

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

33mm

38mm

Thickness

—

8.1mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

0mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

4-part

Lume

None

BGW9 Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

ETA/Peseux 7001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,050

$2,825

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