Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the anOrdain Model 1?

At MSRP the anOrdain Model 1 is the cheaper of the two at $3,804, against $7,050 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $3,246 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the anOrdain Model 1?

The anOrdain Model 1 wears larger at 38mm versus 33mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the anOrdain Model 1?

The anOrdain Model 1 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 anOrdain Model 1?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier runs a automatic caliber, while the anOrdain Model 1 runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

WSBB0068

MSRP $7,050

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MSRP $3,804

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13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

Model 138mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Model 142h

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Model 150m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$7,050

Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

33mm

38mm

Thickness

—

11.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

49mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Model 1 Blue Fumé

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

42h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,050

$3,804

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