Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Sternglas Kanton?

At MSRP the Sternglas Kanton is the cheaper of the two at $971, against $7,050 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $6,079 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Sternglas Kanton?

The Sternglas Kanton wears larger at 39mm versus 33mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Sternglas Kanton?

The Sternglas Kanton is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier.

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

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MSRP $7,050

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MSRP $971

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

Kanton39mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Kanton38h

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Kanton50m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$7,050

Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

33mm

39mm

Thickness

—

10mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

45mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

—

38h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,050

$971

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