Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Grand Seiko STGF359?

At MSRP the Grand Seiko STGF359 is the cheaper of the two at $2,600, against $5,750 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $3,150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Grand Seiko STGF359?

The Grand Seiko STGF359 wears larger at 28.9mm versus 28mm for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a 0.9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Grand Seiko STGF359?

The Grand Seiko STGF359 is rated to 100m 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 $2,600

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier28mm

STGF35928.9mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

STGF359—

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

STGF359100m

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$5,750

STGF359$2,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

28mm

28.9mm

Thickness

—

8.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

35.4mm

Lug Width

—

14mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

4J52

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,750

$2,600

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