Cartier or Rolex.....Which do you prefer??

[kristie]

Hello ladies, so you all helped me decide between a Chanel J12 or a Rolex....But alas, just when I made up my mind about not getting the J12, I saw the Cartier midsize Francaise and the Cartier ladies Roadster with pink face!! What is a girl to do?? So now the decision comes to either the Midsized Rolex datejust with jubilee band and smooth bezel (I fell in love with a PF ers that was posted) OR one of these two (I am leaning more toward the Roadster) Cartiers. For those of you who have one or the other, both, or just a humble opinion...please post it! Do Cartier watches hold up as well as Rolexes and hold their value also? Thank you !!

[imgg]

Go for the Rolex, but get the fluted bezel. It looks more feminine IMO. I love mine because I never have to take it off. I shower, bath, swim, dishes and everything else with my watch. It still looks brand new! I like Cartier too, but Rolex is a better made watch and will hold it's value better. Good luck deciding....can't go wrong with either!

[dvsbo]

Its based on personal preference, I have Rolex as well but it sits in the safe while I usually switch b/t my Cartier midsized Tank, Panthere or Bedat. My friend just picked up the Roadster and she loves it, much heavier watch so if you have a small wrist, may not be for you..but i agree with imgg, you really cant wrong with either. good luck and let us know what you decided..

[Couturegrl]

Honestly, Breitling watches are my fav :)

But between Cartier and Rolex, I would go with the Rolex

[Royal]

I've got both the smooth and fluted bezels on my Rolexes, and I love them both. In a way, though, the smooth bezel looks sleeker to me. Either way, the datejust is a great, really attractive watch!

[oo_let_me_see]

Hard choice!!! I have to admit though, as much as I love my Cartier tank...I love LOVE my Rolex! (I said that backwards the first time...lol!)

[Booga1003]

i work with watches. and u need to think about the future . Cartier does not have a good resale value as a Rolex. Rolex is an investment and with Rolex you can always change the face and that means a cheaper way to get a new watch. ( face - dials) need more questions please PM me i can help u . ( i work with cartiers, rolex, tag hauer, omegas etc. )

[Kat]

I have a Rolex and will be getting a Cartier tank in the near future, so you can see I do love both. However, Rolex holds it value. If you are looking for an investment piece go with Rolex.

[secretid]

Rolex is a watch maker, Cartier is a jeweller. So from a watch point of view, I think Rolex is the better option. From a jewellery piece point of view, Cartier may be the choice.
I personally only buy watches from watch makers. :)

[tweetie]

Originally Posted by secretid

Rolex is a watch maker, Cartier is a jeweller. So from a watch point of view, I think Rolex is the better option. From a jewellery piece point of view, Cartier may be the choice. I personally only buy watches from watch makers. :)

You sound just like my mom!

LOL - I wear a Rolex mid-size now, but absolutely love the look of the Tank Francaise. I do plan to get a Tank eventually as a dress watch. But of the 2, Rolex is superior in terms of resale and mechanics. But on looks alone, it's a personal preference! Depends on what's more important to you.

[LaBoheme]

hmmm...I've had both and definitely prefer the look of the Cartier designs on myself and other women. Most of the Rolexs are too sporty/masculine. Depends on your sense of style tho'. My mom loves her Rolex even though I tried to get her to choose a Cartier. There's something so eighties/MiamiVice/yuppie about them to me...I sold mine.

OTOH The watch snob part of me hates that so many of the Cartiers are quartz, so we're really paying for the name and style..not much watchmaking substance, like with a Rolex or Patek.

disclosure: I just ordered a midsize Cartier Tank Francaise today, so I may be a bit biased.

[rosehair]

This is a great question. I've always loved the Rolex and then I went and bought the Cartier tank francaise. Go figure. I love the classic look of Cartier. And I don't plan on reselling it so that's not an issue. Good luck. I'm sure you'll be thrilled with either one.

[rosehair]

Originally Posted by Laboheme

Most of the Rolexs are too sporty/masculine. .... There's something so eighties/MiamiVice/yuppie about them to me...disclosure: I just ordered a midsize Cartier Tank Francaise today, so I may be a bit biased.

I'm hysterical laughing over this. I agree. I'm sorry I didn't get the midsize Tank. I tell myself my wrist and hands are small but... oh well. LOL

[lara0112]

I have a datejust and I just love rolex. mine is the most simple version (steel) bec I love that it is so understatement but I would love to get a bi-colour.
I also love the Cartier tank but I am in doubt whether they are of the same quality. if you have to choose (and are not planning to get another watch at some point) I'd say rolex. like someone said, you can change it in so many ways.

[Bee...Bee]

Originally Posted by secretid

Rolex is a watch maker, Cartier is a jeweller. So from a watch point of view, I think Rolex is the better option. From a jewellery piece point of view, Cartier may be the choice. I personally only buy watches from watch makers. :)

Yes but then my Cartier has a better movement than a Rolex (in fact I am going to dare say ANY Rolex) . Look at the pic below for the movement of the Cartier Pasha and a Rolex Submariner.





Côtes de Genève stripe pattern on the Cartier beats the finish on the Rolex anyday and this is not going into any other details that I don't really understand such as the anglage and the bevelling!

P.S. The lack of finish in the Rolex is why there is no peek-a-boo, LOL sapphire crystal back which everyone does nowaday.


EDIT: This is my ignorant thinking if you want to be a lady then buy a Cartier, if you want to be a marine commando buy a Rolex!