cartier santos 100 or a rolex with diamonds

[duchesss]

i am in a dilemma as both watches look so different

:(

i already have a gold and steel Lady Datejust..

a santos 100 would still not be dressy enough for evenings, just that it has lots of character

but a rolex with diamonds.. well, i already have a rolex.. and while its safe and feminine, it just lacks character

[Tibu]

It sounds to me like you want the Santos. I would go with your gut feeling.

[thimp]

I agree with Tibu. I think you prefer a Santos. Go with your heart.

[solitude]

I have 2 rolex watches. One is the gold and steel jubilee bracelet lady datejust with the white dial, and the other is a completely different look since its a midsize 31mm SS oyster bracelet with black dial. If I could afford it, I would get the one with diamonds too But thats just way over my price range. Im thinking of getting the cartier roadster next year to add variety to my collection since its got a different shape as opposed to the round face of the rolex. Anyway, if I were to choose I'ld get the Rolex with diamonds first and then get the cartier after. You wont go wrong with a diamond studded Rolex. It holds its value more than anything cartier. My mom sold her cartier for less than 30% of what she paid for. But she was able to sell her lady datejust for 20% more. She upgrades her watches every few years and Rolex seems to have better resale value. Im not saying that you would sell your watch eventually. If you plan to keep it forever, then go for the Cartier which you love. But if you're like me and my mom who tend to upgrade all the time, Rolex has the best value for your money.

[Littlesharon]

Hmmm thats a hard choice...any pictures???

From my very limited experience with watch shopping, it seems to me that many of the rolex with diamonds are not that blingy...especially the ones with diamond markers. Maybe you are refering to a rolex with diamond bezel???? So, its not that I would knock back a diamond rolex, but the diamonds arent that much for sure to drool over.

But, the santos 100 has sooo much presence. I have seen it worn twice and both times I couldnt take my eyes off it!!! Once it was worn in the ss with brown crock band, and I wanted to follow the girl around the shop to spy some more!!! The other time, I saw this lady buying one in gold and full diamond bezel and bright orange crock band....I swear, my eyes almost fell out...it was a fine moment for me because not much catches my eye lately!!!!!

I would be interested to see what you end up choosing. I myself would find it hard to choose because I also realise the rolex is a safer choice, and I know myself I would get bored of what ever I would choose, and think the other looks better!!!! Im too fickle!

[mbarbi]

rolex gets my vote.=)

[Sammyjoe]

Hi I would go for the santos!x

[lilatheflirt]

As you said, you already have a Rolex so go for the Cartier. But if you want a dressier one, perhaps a Tank Americaine?