Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Formex Essence ThirtyNine?

At MSRP the Formex Essence ThirtyNine is the cheaper of the two at $2,390, against $5,750 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $3,360 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Formex Essence ThirtyNine?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine wears larger at 39mm versus 28mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 11mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Formex Essence ThirtyNine?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine 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 Formex Essence ThirtyNine?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier runs a quartz caliber, while the Formex Essence ThirtyNine runs a automatic (Sellita SW200-1).

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

WSBB0073

MSRP $5,750

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

MSRP $2,390

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier28mm

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Essence ThirtyNine41h

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Essence ThirtyNine100m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$5,750

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

28mm

39mm

Thickness

—

10mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

45mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Space Ghost

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW200-1

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

—

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,750

$2,390

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