Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Formex Essence FortyOne?

At MSRP the Formex Essence FortyOne is the cheaper of the two at $1,890, against $7,050 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $5,160 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Formex Essence FortyOne?

The Formex Essence FortyOne wears larger at 41mm versus 33mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Formex Essence FortyOne?

The Formex Essence FortyOne is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier.

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

WSBB0044

MSRP $7,050

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Formex Essence FortyOne

MSRP $1,890

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

Essence FortyOne41mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Essence FortyOne41h

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Essence FortyOne100m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$7,050

Essence FortyOne$1,890

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

33mm

41mm

Thickness

—

10.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46.5mm

Lug Width

—

22mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Arctic White

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

—

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,050

$1,890

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