Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Zelos Comet 39?

At MSRP the Zelos Comet 39 is the cheaper of the two at $2,499, against $7,050 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $4,551 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Zelos Comet 39?

The Zelos Comet 39 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 Zelos Comet 39?

The Zelos Comet 39 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 Zelos Comet 39?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier runs a automatic caliber, while the Zelos Comet 39 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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Zelos Comet 39

MSRP $2,499

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

Comet 3939mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Comet 39—

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Comet 3950m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$7,050

Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

33mm

39mm

Thickness

—

7.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

39mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Tantalum LE

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

ETA/Peseux 7001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,050

$2,499

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