Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the TAG Heuer Carrera Date?

At MSRP the TAG Heuer Carrera Date is the cheaper of the two at $3,700, against $7,050 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $3,350 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the TAG Heuer Carrera Date?

The TAG Heuer Carrera Date 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 TAG Heuer Carrera Date?

The TAG Heuer Carrera Date 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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TAG Heuer Carrera Date

WBN2311.BA0001

MSRP $3,700

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

Carrera Date36mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Carrera Date42h

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Carrera Date50m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$7,050

Carrera Date$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Blue

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

—

TAG Heuer Calibre 7

Power Reserve

—

42h

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,050

$3,700

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