Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33?

At MSRP the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 is the cheaper of the two at $2,440, against $7,050 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $4,610 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier wears larger at 33mm versus 32.8mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 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 NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier runs a automatic caliber, while the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 runs a manual (Nomos DUW 4001).

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

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MSRP $7,050

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33

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MSRP $2,440

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At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

Tangente 3332.8mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Tangente 3353 hoursh

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Tangente 3350m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$7,050

Tangente 33$2,440

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

33mm

32.8mm

Thickness

—

6.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

42.2mm

Lug Width

—

17mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Caseback

—

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

AR Coating

—

Dial Color

—

White

Indices

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

—

Nomos DUW 4001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

0 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

—

53 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,050

$2,440

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