Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Maen Lunar Classic 36?

At MSRP the Maen Lunar Classic 36 is the cheaper of the two at $1,271, against $7,050 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $5,779 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Maen Lunar Classic 36?

The Maen Lunar Classic 36 wears larger at 36mm versus 33mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Maen Lunar Classic 36?

The Maen Lunar Classic 36 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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Maen Lunar Classic 36

MSRP $1,271

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

Lunar Classic 3636mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Lunar Classic 36—

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Lunar Classic 3650m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$7,050

Lunar Classic 36$1,271

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

33mm

36mm

Thickness

—

9.8mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

M7.1.1

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW280-1

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,050

$1,271

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