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

At MSRP the Maen Mahjong 36 is the cheaper of the two at $899, against $7,050 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $6,151 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Maen Mahjong 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 Mahjong 36?

The Maen Mahjong 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 Mahjong 36

MSRP $899

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

Mahjong 3636mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Mahjong 36—

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Mahjong 3650m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$7,050

Mahjong 36$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

33mm

36mm

Thickness

—

11.1mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

MHV.03

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 9122

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,050

$899

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