Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Sternglas Liah?

At MSRP the Sternglas Liah is the cheaper of the two at $237, against $5,750 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $5,513 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Sternglas Liah?

The Sternglas Liah wears larger at 33mm versus 28mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Sternglas Liah?

The Sternglas Liah is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier.

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

WSBB0073

MSRP $5,750

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MSRP $237

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier28mm

Liah33mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Liah—

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Liah50m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$5,750

Liah$237

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

28mm

33mm

Thickness

—

6mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

40mm

Lug Width

—

16mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota GL32

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,750

$237

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