Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz?

At MSRP the Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $7,050 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $6,701 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz?

The Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz 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 Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz?

The Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier.

What movement does the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier run compared to the Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier runs a automatic caliber, while the Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz runs a quartz.

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

WSBB0068

MSRP $7,050

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Vaer C1 Ceremony Quartz

MSRP $349

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

C1 Ceremony Quartz36mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

C1 Ceremony Quartz—

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

C1 Ceremony Quartz100m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$7,050

C1 Ceremony Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

33mm

36mm

Thickness

—

8mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

40mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Cream

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,050

$349

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