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Angel14 · Feb 5th, 2008, 04:12 PM

Help me choose my first cartier watch,I want something classic.

guccimamma · Feb 5th, 2008, 04:23 PM

tank francaise? most would consider any Cartier a classic.

Cheryl · Feb 5th, 2008, 04:24 PM

I personally like the roadster

iconic321 · Feb 5th, 2008, 06:50 PM

I'll be getting one soon (hopefully) and its between the roadster or the mens tank francaise. I like my watches big :)

wantitneedit · Feb 5th, 2008, 07:45 PM

Tank Francaise and the Santos are quite classic, the Roadster more sportier imo. however, i urge you to try on first as you may be surprised which styles suit you best. I was in love with the Tank but once i had it on, it did nothing for me. Ofcourse it may have been the wrong size, the lady sizes look too dainty on me. Either way, have fun, the joy of discovery is almost as exciting as the actual purchase.

Royal · Feb 5th, 2008, 09:51 PM

I have a Santos, and I love it.

Bride2B · Feb 5th, 2008, 10:16 PM

Another vote for Santos!

I would advise you, whatever style you decide, to get a 2 tone watch so that it matches with anything :)

happysnoopy · Feb 5th, 2008, 10:19 PM

How about La Dona, Santos, Ballon Bleu, Pasha. Those 4 are my top choices. All of them look different on different wrist, plus the kind of metal and diamond or not make a huge difference too. And everyone has different taste, so go ahead and get the one that's in your head first thing when you wake up in the morning. Have fun shopping, I bought mine on an impulse, and am in love ever since.

lmf123 · Feb 6th, 2008, 03:46 PM

I have the roadster and the discontinued panthere, I love the roadster because you can change the bands, and it's actually rather easy. It looks like a completely different watch with a leather band.

bagshopr · Feb 6th, 2008, 04:22 PM

The tank style is the most classic style in my opinion. But, please, try the watches on before you make your decision. I recently bought-and sold- my first Cartier, a tank francaise. I had wanted one for ages. I love the way it looked, but it hurt my wrist. It just didn't sit right, and I was conscious of my wrist throbbing whenever I wore it. If I had tried it on first I could have saved myself a LOT of trouble.

gee · Feb 6th, 2008, 05:22 PM

roadster! i also like la dona, ballon bleu and santos though. bagshopr...ITA! i tried the tank on.. love how it looks on others, but hated it on my wrist. maybe because my bone structure isn't dainty? def go try the styles before you buy!

GTOFan · Feb 6th, 2008, 05:23 PM

Tank. I use mine, medium ss w/gold EVERYDAY!

Luccibag · Feb 8th, 2008, 01:03 AM

Medium tank Francaise. LOVE mine. Its the only watch I can fall asleep with and not feel it all night too! Very comfortable and sleek.

supersash · Feb 8th, 2008, 09:42 AM

I recently got my first Cartier,and chose the Santos. I love it!! Like everyone has said, be sure to try them on! I thought I wanted the Roadster, but changed after trying them on a couple times!

palmerlover · Feb 9th, 2008, 08:22 AM

does anyone know the prices on all these watches? It doesn't say on the website and I want to have some idea before I go to the store... is there a list anywhere?

Feb 5th, 2008, 04:12 PM	#1
Angel14 OP Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 152	First cartier Help me choose my first cartier watch,I want something classic.
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Feb 5th, 2008, 04:23 PM	#2
guccimamma guccimamma Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Wooo Hooo! Posts: 4,581	Re: First cartier tank francaise? most would consider any Cartier a classic.

Feb 5th, 2008, 04:24 PM	#3
Cheryl ♡ Obsessed Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 3,566	Re: First cartier I personally like the roadster
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Feb 5th, 2008, 06:50 PM	#4
iconic321 Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 143	Re: First cartier I'll be getting one soon (hopefully) and its between the roadster or the mens tank francaise. I like my watches big :)
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Feb 5th, 2008, 07:45 PM	#5
wantitneedit Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,624	Re: First cartier Tank Francaise and the Santos are quite classic, the Roadster more sportier imo. however, i urge you to try on first as you may be surprised which styles suit you best. I was in love with the Tank but once i had it on, it did nothing for me. Ofcourse it may have been the wrong size, the lady sizes look too dainty on me. Either way, have fun, the joy of discovery is almost as exciting as the actual purchase.
wantitneedit Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,624

Feb 5th, 2008, 09:51 PM	#6
Royal Sofa King Banned Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 591	Re: First cartier I have a Santos, and I love it.

Feb 5th, 2008, 10:16 PM	#7
Bride2B Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 233	Re: First cartier Another vote for Santos! I would advise you, whatever style you decide, to get a 2 tone watch so that it matches with anything :)
Bride2B Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 233

Feb 5th, 2008, 10:19 PM	#8
happysnoopy Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 90	Re: First cartier How about La Dona, Santos, Ballon Bleu, Pasha. Those 4 are my top choices. All of them look different on different wrist, plus the kind of metal and diamond or not make a huge difference too. And everyone has different taste, so go ahead and get the one that's in your head first thing when you wake up in the morning. Have fun shopping, I bought mine on an impulse, and am in love ever since.
happysnoopy Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 90

Feb 6th, 2008, 03:46 PM	#9
lmf123 Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 20	Re: First cartier I have the roadster and the discontinued panthere, I love the roadster because you can change the bands, and it's actually rather easy. It looks like a completely different watch with a leather band.
lmf123 Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 20

Feb 6th, 2008, 04:22 PM	#10
bagshopr Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,159	Re: First cartier The tank style is the most classic style in my opinion. But, please, try the watches on before you make your decision. I recently bought-and sold- my first Cartier, a tank francaise. I had wanted one for ages. I love the way it looked, but it hurt my wrist. It just didn't sit right, and I was conscious of my wrist throbbing whenever I wore it. If I had tried it on first I could have saved myself a LOT of trouble.

Feb 6th, 2008, 05:22 PM	#11
gee Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: by the beach Posts: 1,424	Re: First cartier roadster! i also like la dona, ballon bleu and santos though. bagshopr...ITA! i tried the tank on.. love how it looks on others, but hated it on my wrist. maybe because my bone structure isn't dainty? def go try the styles before you buy!

Feb 6th, 2008, 05:23 PM	#12
GTOFan Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,256	Re: First cartier Tank. I use mine, medium ss w/gold EVERYDAY!
GTOFan Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,256

Feb 8th, 2008, 01:03 AM	#13
Luccibag Member Joined: May 2006 Location: Greater NYC area Posts: 7,396	Re: First cartier Medium tank Francaise. LOVE mine. Its the only watch I can fall asleep with and not feel it all night too! Very comfortable and sleek.
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Feb 8th, 2008, 09:42 AM	#14
supersash Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Jersey Posts: 177	Re: First cartier I recently got my first Cartier,and chose the Santos. I love it!! Like everyone has said, be sure to try them on! I thought I wanted the Roadster, but changed after trying them on a couple times!

Feb 9th, 2008, 08:22 AM	#15
palmerlover Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 362	Re: First cartier does anyone know the prices on all these watches? It doesn't say on the website and I want to have some idea before I go to the store... is there a list anywhere?
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