Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto?

At MSRP the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto is the cheaper of the two at $1,245, against $7,050 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $5,805 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto?

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto wears larger at 34mm versus 33mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto?

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto 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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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto

MSRP $1,245

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

Jazzmaster Performer Auto34mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Jazzmaster Performer Auto80h

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Jazzmaster Performer Auto100m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$7,050

Jazzmaster Performer Auto$1,245

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

33mm

34mm

Thickness

—

0mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

0mm

Lug Width

—

18mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

H-10

Power Reserve

—

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,050

$1,245

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