Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Zelos Nova 37?

At MSRP the Zelos Nova 37 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 Zelos Nova 37?

The Zelos Nova 37 wears larger at 37mm versus 33mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Zelos Nova 37?

The Zelos Nova 37 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 Zelos Nova 37?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier runs a automatic caliber, while the Zelos Nova 37 runs a manual (ETA/Peseux 7001).

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

WSBB0068

MSRP $7,050

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MSRP $899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier33mm

Nova 3737mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Nova 37—

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Nova 3750m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$7,050

Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

33mm

37mm

Thickness

—

7mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

37mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Salmon

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

ETA/Peseux 7001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,050

$899

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