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Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm vs Cartier Ballon Bleu 40mm
Which one holds its value, sells faster and costs less? Five rounds, scored on real recorded eBay sales.
Sales data through October 29, 2026 · last 12 months
WON0
Sells over retail
ROUND 1Easier to resell
ROUND 2Investment grade
ROUND 3Cheaper to buy today
ROUND 41-year price trend
ROUND 5What matters most to you?
Pick one and we'll call it.
Price history
Typical resale value over time. Hover or tap the chart.
Side by side
| Ballon Bleu 42mm | Ballon Bleu 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical sale | $4,000 | $5,200 |
| Middle half of sales | $3,700 to $4,500 | $4,600 to $5,600 |
| Boutique retail | $8,500 | $8,200 |
| vs retail | -53% | -37% |
| Sales, 12 months | 43 | 14 |
| 1-year trend | 0% | n/a |
| Grade | D (52) | D- (48) |
| Today's call | wear, not invest | wear, not invest |
Quick answers
Which holds its value better, the Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm or the Cartier Ballon Bleu 40mm?
The Ballon Bleu 42mm. It grades D (52/100) against D- (48/100), and sells 53% under retail vs 37% under.
Which is cheaper to buy used?
The Ballon Bleu 42mm: typical eBay sale $4,000 vs $5,200 for the Ballon Bleu 40mm.
Which is easier to resell?
The Ballon Bleu 42mm, with 43 recorded eBay sales in the last 12 months vs 14.
More head-to-heads
Typical sale is the median recorded eBay sale (buyer-paid, before seller fees, each listing counted once). Retail is the current US boutique price where one exists. Grades and today's call come from the Crown Index Vaults. Past prices are not a forecast. Some outbound links are affiliate links.