Ballon Bleu or Cle

Hi everyone, was looking to get a steel Cartier watch and super confused between the Ballon 42mm and the Cle 40mm. I’ve inserted pics of both watches on my wrist separately and side by side. Would love for your opinion!
 

Attachments

  • 9E770F9F-5B55-41AB-A8FE-6F3E533DF349.jpeg
    9E770F9F-5B55-41AB-A8FE-6F3E533DF349.jpeg
    146.1 KB · Views: 238
  • 670789C7-591C-473B-857A-BD6DD2249416.jpeg
    670789C7-591C-473B-857A-BD6DD2249416.jpeg
    137.7 KB · Views: 241
  • 5FFADF58-C28F-4CB0-9617-2126F98E802E.jpeg
    5FFADF58-C28F-4CB0-9617-2126F98E802E.jpeg
    144.2 KB · Views: 236
  • Like
Reactions: ODEDIHAIMS
Hi everyone, was looking to get a steel Cartier watch and super confused between the Ballon 42mm and the Cle 40mm. I’ve inserted pics of both watches on my wrist separately and side by side. Would love for your opinion!
They both look great and can’t go wrong with either. I have worn a BB everyday for last 7 years but currently lusting after a Cle. Good luck deciding.
 
Hi everyone, was looking to get a steel Cartier watch and super confused between the Ballon 42mm and the Cle 40mm. I’ve inserted pics of both watches on my wrist separately and side by side. Would love for your opinion!

I agree, you can't go wrong with either watch. I find the Cle very comfortable on my wrist, I use it a lot. Good luck!
 
Even though I have, and LOVE, the BB myself (mine is the 33), I prefer the slightly smaller size of the Cle on you. Both are gorgeous watches and both look lovely on you, so you can't go wrong with either really!
Best of luck deciding!
 
Do you feel like the BB was a style of the past and sort of on it’s way out while the Cle is more in style now?
Not at all. I still adore my BB and plan on wearing it for many years to come. Mine is steel and diamonds. I want to add the Cle in gold and diamonds just for a little variety and in a slightly smaller size to be a little dressier. I could see using both for many, many years and then passing them down.
 
Hi everyone..longtime follow up. I was the OP for this thread back in 2016 - I finally made my decision about a year ago when I heard the Cle line was going to be phased out. I have been so happy with my decision, you don't see it often so it feels a little more unique. I still plan on adding a BB down the line - probably with diamond bezel!

Enjoy these pics :smile:FB667A8C-9239-4E9D-816B-5A907DEF22D1.jpg

IMG_5359.jpg
 
Hi everyone..longtime follow up. I was the OP for this thread back in 2016 - I finally made my decision about a year ago when I heard the Cle line was going to be phased out. I have been so happy with my decision, you don't see it often so it feels a little more unique. I still plan on adding a BB down the line - probably with diamond bezel!

Enjoy these pics :smile:View attachment 5619218

View attachment 5619219

i love this on you! I love the Cle design. Congrats!
 
  • Like
Reactions: SilverBen