Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Monta Noble?

At MSRP the Monta Noble is the cheaper of the two at $1,895, against $5,750 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $3,855 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Monta Noble?

The Monta Noble wears larger at 38.5mm versus 28mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 10.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Monta Noble?

The Monta Noble is rated to 152m versus 30m for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier.

What movement does the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier run compared to the Monta Noble?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier runs a quartz caliber, while the Monta Noble runs a automatic (Monta M-22).

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

WSBB0073

MSRP $5,750

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MSRP $1,895

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier28mm

Noble38.5mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Noble—

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Noble152m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$5,750

Noble$1,895

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

28mm

38.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

47mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

152m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Anthracite

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Monta M-22

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,750

$1,895

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