Two Cartier silhouettes with over 80 years between their origins: the Ballon Bleu (2007) is round and domed, with a protective arc over the crown; the Santos (1904, redesigned in 2018) is square with rounded corners and eight visible hexagonal screws, a direct legacy of its aviation origin. Neither has verified market price data in Cazador yet.
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| Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier 42mm | Cartier Santos de Cartier (medium) | |
|---|---|---|
| Case diameter | 42 mm | Medium (~35.1mm x 41.9mm) |
| Case shape | Round, domed | Square, rounded corners |
| Movement | In-house Caliber 1847 MC, automatic | In-house Caliber 1847 MC, automatic |
| Water resistance | 3 bar (~30 m) | 100 m |
| Distinctive feature | Protective crown arc with cabochon | Bezel with eight visible hexagonal screws |
| Strap system | Fixed steel bracelet | QuickSwitch/SmartLink, tool-free |
| Line origin year | 2007 | 1904 |
| Market price in Cazador | Insufficient data | Insufficient data |
Pick the Ballon Bleu if you prefer Cartier's more recent round, domed silhouette, with the protective crown arc as its signature feature.
Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier 42mm →Pick the Santos if you value the historic 1904 reference (the first wristwatch built for aviation), more water resistance (100m), and the tool-free QuickSwitch strap system.
Cartier Santos de Cartier (medium) →