Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Henry Archer Sekvens?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Sekvens is the cheaper of the two at $2,799, against $7,050 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $4,251 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Henry Archer Sekvens?

The Henry Archer Sekvens wears larger at 40mm versus 33mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Henry Archer Sekvens?

The Henry Archer Sekvens is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier.

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

WSBB0068

MSRP $7,050

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Henry Archer Sekvens

5744002550013

MSRP $2,799

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

Sekvens40mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Sekvens—

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Sekvens50m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$7,050

Sekvens$2,799

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Case

6 specs

Diameter

33mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

47mm

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

—

Nero 40mm

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,050

$2,799

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