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Cartier Pasha C vs Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm
Which one holds its value, sells faster and costs less? Five rounds, scored on real recorded eBay sales.
Sales data through November 4, 2026 (all brands) · 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
| Pasha C | Ballon Bleu 42mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical sale | $1,800 | $3,800 |
| Middle half of sales | $1,600 to $2,100 | $3,400 to $4,200 |
| Boutique retail | $6,300 | $8,500 |
| vs retail | -71% | -55% |
| Sales, 12 months | 141 | 82 |
| 1-year trend | +10% | -3% |
| Grade | B (75) | D+ (57) |
| Today's call | hold | wear, not invest |
Quick answers
Which holds its value better, the Cartier Pasha C or the Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm?
The Pasha C. It grades B (75/100) against D+ (57/100), and sells 71% under retail vs 55% under.
Which is cheaper to buy used?
The Pasha C: typical eBay sale $1,800 vs $3,800 for the Ballon Bleu 42mm.
Which is easier to resell?
The Pasha C, with 141 recorded eBay sales in the last 12 months vs 82.
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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.