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

At MSRP the anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal is the cheaper of the two at $1,905, against $7,050 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $5,145 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal 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 Precious Metal?

The anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal 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 Precious Metal?

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

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

WSBB0068

MSRP $7,050

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anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal

MSRP $1,905

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

Model 1 Precious Metal38mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Model 1 Precious Metal42h

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Model 1 Precious Metal50m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$7,050

Model 1 Precious Metal$1,905

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

33mm

38mm

Thickness

—

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Lug Width

—

18mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Gold

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Model 1 Precious Metal

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

42h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,050

$1,905

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