Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour?

At MSRP the Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $5,750 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $5,351 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour?

The Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour wears larger at 37mm versus 28mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour?

The Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour 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 Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier runs a quartz caliber, while the Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour runs a mechanical.

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

WSBB0073

MSRP $5,750

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Geckota Workshop Jumping Hour

MSRP $399

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier28mm

Workshop Jumping Hour37mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Workshop Jumping Hour—

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Workshop Jumping Hour50m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$5,750

Workshop Jumping Hour$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

28mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

47mm

Lug Width

—

18mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Model 1A

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,750

$399

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