Which is cheaper, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Longines Record 26mm?

At MSRP the Longines Record 26mm is the cheaper of the two at $2,250, against $5,750 for the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier — a $3,500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier or the Longines Record 26mm?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier wears larger at 28mm versus 26mm for the Longines Record 26mm — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier run compared to the Longines Record 26mm?

The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier runs a quartz caliber, while the Longines Record 26mm runs a automatic.

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de CartiervsLongines Record 26mm

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Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

WSBB0073

MSRP $5,750

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Longines Record 26mm

L2.320.4.11.6

MSRP $2,250

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ballon Bleu de Cartier28mm

Record 26mm26mm

Power Reserve

Ballon Bleu de Cartier—

Record 26mm—

Water Resistance

Ballon Bleu de Cartier30m

Record 26mm—

MSRP

Ballon Bleu de Cartier$5,750

Record 26mm$2,250

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

28mm

26mm

Thickness

—

0mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

0mm

Lug Width

—

0mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

30m

—

Caseback

—

Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

White matt

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

—

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,750

$2,250

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