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

At MSRP the Formex Essence Fortythree is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $5,750 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $3,900 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Formex Essence Fortythree wears larger at 43mm versus 28mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 15mm difference across the dial.

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

The Formex Essence Fortythree 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 Fortythree?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier runs a quartz caliber, while the Formex Essence Fortythree 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 Fortythree

MSRP $1,850

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier28mm

Essence Fortythree43mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Essence Fortythree38h

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Essence Fortythree100m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$5,750

Essence Fortythree$1,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

28mm

43mm

Thickness

—

10.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

49mm

Lug Width

—

22mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW200-1

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

—

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,750

$1,850

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