Cartier Baloon Bleu vs Chanel J12

[yunwendy]

I am bias, as I have the automatic Cartier Baloon Bleu. I think it is a classic.

 

[linhhhuynh]

i vote Cartier as well, classic and chic

 

[nonobbcc]

CARTIER BALLON BLEU all the way. Just stunning.

 

[VuittonForever]

WOW THANKS everyone!!!!!

 

[mundodabolsa]

I think the cartier ballon bleu is one of the most beautiful watches out there, the J12 is also beautiful but less unique. pick cartier!!!

 

[primah]

Cartier no doubt! i fall more and more in love with mine everyday... its such a gorgeous watch that i want it in all colors and configurations now..

 

[howardu09]

very tough decision. But I'd go for the Cartier. One of my close friends has a santos and it's one of the nicest watches I've ever seen.

 

[TaylorEsq]

Definitely the Cartier! The J12 is more of a trendy piece and ceramic watches chip.

 

[uafly1]

Another vote for the Cartier.
That's my next watch. I just got an Omega but I had wanted the Cartier. Next the the winds blows in the watch direction.............

 

[VuittonForever]

Does anyone have the actual BALLON BLEU and can you post a pic of it on this forum on your wrist please??!! I just want to see the size.

 

[uafly1]

What size are you looking for? It comes in 3 size, s,m and L.

 

[Classic Chic]

Definitely the Cartier! The J12 is more of a trendy piece and ceramic watches chip.

Since Ballon Bleu has been around longer than J12, and with all MK and other brands catch up on the 'ceramic' watch for summer, it sure seems like J12 is more of a 'trend'. But it's been around for over a decade now, definitely not a 'trend' IMO. J12 is also very sturdy, as an owner of two J12 for years, I've yet to come across any thread about chipping ceramics. Yes, it's definitely not bulletproof, but it's very dense (it's a heavy watch!) and can withstand some tough love. I've banged it hard or accidentally dropped it on hard surface, but neither of the two shows any damage.

OP, have you try both on side by side? Which one captures your heart the most? Only you know what's 'perfect' for you, plus you can't wrong with any one of these two

 

[bmk33]

Since Ballon Bleu has been around longer than J12, and with all MK and other brands catch up on the 'ceramic' watch for summer, it sure seems like J12 is more of a 'trend'. But it's been around for over a decade now, definitely not a 'trend' IMO. J12 is also very sturdy, as an owner of two J12 for years, I've yet to come across any thread about chipping ceramics. Yes, it's definitely not bulletproof, but it's very dense (it's a heavy watch!) and can withstand some tough love. I've banged it hard or accidentally dropped it on hard surface, but neither of the two shows any damage.

OP, have you try both on side by side? Which one captures your heart the most? Only you know what's 'perfect' for you, plus you can't wrong with any one of these two

I believe the J12 has been around for more than a decade and the Ballon Bleu for less than 5 years.

 

[uafly1]

The Ballon Bleu come out in 2007, the J12 in 2000, but in ceramic in 2008.

 

[Bagaday]

The Ballon Bleu! Gorgeous watch and goes with everything. I do love the J12 but not digging that it seems like everyone is releasing a ceramic-style watch.