Best Ballon out of these options?

[Craig88]

Hey guys, had an issue with a roadster I ordered and it appears as if they don't have the correct model which was displayed on their website pics. I now need to swap it for another model as the factory doesn't allow refunds and the ballon bleu seemed like the best alternative. I haven't had much time to research the ballon bleu as comprehensively as the roadster so was hoping some experts could help me out.

They are all the same price of $318.

The datewheel of the steel bracelet versions seems a bit sunken compared to the strap version: http://www.ttw168.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21_207&products_id=5867

Ballon Bleu 42(MOP): http://www.ttw168.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21_207&products_id=5846

Ballon Bleu 42:http://www.ttw168.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21_207&products_id=5750

 

[set2374]

Of these options, I would for for the third. The bleu should be on a bracelet and you can always buy a leather strap. Rep mop dials can vary greatly in in quality and the guilloche is quintessential. All that said, there is a 21j version of this watch with he same case for a Lot less ($150). The gen has a lower beat 21,600vph movement, so the 21j is a good option for this watch. Stan (WBK) has them and the quality is awesome.

For $318, I would pick a different watch all togethand rom your TD and buy a 21j bleu from Stan.

 

[lear2003]

got to agree with previous post these are much cheaper elsewhere, if the watch advertised is not the watch they are selling then i would expect a refund.


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[Craig88]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I don't mind paying $318 as it ironically seems to be on the lower end of the spectrum, 21j's excluded, when compared to the ones in this thread which range from $300 to $600: http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/help-choosing-cartier-83709

Ideally the roadster would be my first choice but I like the ballon bleu too and don't feel like the admin of refunds etc.