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thimp · Oct 9th, 2007, 06:37 PM

Okay, ladies. I am in search for a white gold watch for everyday use. Right now, I have a 18k yellow gold president Rolex with black onyx face. At first, I was thinking of an 18k white gold datejust Rolex (similar to my yellow gold one) or the Ballon Blue Cartier. But now, I'm thinking of going with a Cartier, but not Ballon Blue. I am torn between the Roadster or the Tortue. Pleaasseeee help me choose! BTW, I am a jeans kindda gal. I really don't wear dresses or skirts, even to go out at night. Mind you, I'm not a tomboy.

Thank you very much in advance for your help! (photos from finestwatches.com)

Littlesharon · Oct 9th, 2007, 07:54 PM

I would love the diamond roadster in white gold. And you could have so much fun with the different bands which are tdf!!!! Especially if you are a jeans gal....this is the perfect watch....it has presence and glamour in a casual way. I think this watch has it all!!!!!

I was tossing up getting it in the ss, but I would grab it in a heart beat in the diamond white gold combo!!!!!

Bitten · Oct 9th, 2007, 11:08 PM

Definitely go the Roadster

It's classic and sporty, I think it will be timeless.

lulilu · Oct 10th, 2007, 08:09 AM

Roadster!

lilatheflirt · Oct 10th, 2007, 11:27 AM

I like the Tortue because the Roadster has a similar bracelet to a Rolex.. one you already have. And I prefer the slimmer look of the Tortue

couturequeen · Oct 10th, 2007, 01:20 PM

Tortue

thimp · Oct 11th, 2007, 07:24 PM

Thank you, ladies, for your advice. I've decided to go with the Tortue. It seems to fit my small wrist better than the roadster. Now, should I pick the one with black satin band or the white gold band? I'm leaning toward the black band, but can I wear that for daytime? Thank you again in advance.

(Photo from finestwatches.com)

sailorgirl · Oct 11th, 2007, 08:44 PM

I think the black band would be more for evening/dressy occasions. The white gold band will take you anywhere.

lilach · Oct 12th, 2007, 03:22 AM

tortue all white gold.

couturequeen · Oct 12th, 2007, 06:56 AM

All white gold and then later on purchase the strap so you can switch for a dressy evening.

Jenna51580 · Oct 12th, 2007, 08:47 AM

tortue all white gold!

Tibu · Oct 12th, 2007, 11:51 AM

I would go with the all white gold. The black satin seems like its only suited to really dressy.

socalgem · Oct 12th, 2007, 11:56 AM

I agree I would go with the Roadster, goes great with jeans.

petals12 · Oct 12th, 2007, 01:48 PM

Tortue all white gold

chanel-girl · Oct 12th, 2007, 02:26 PM

I love love love this watch! its actually my favorite Cartier style that I have seen. A little chunkier then the tank but not as chunky as the roadster. The roadster is a little too chunky for my taste, I also have a small wrsit and I know the roadster would never work on me. The torque is more streamlined and classic but still causul and slightly chunky. I prefer metail bands as opposed to leather bands so i wouldnt get the middle one.

Oct 9th, 2007, 07:54 PM	#2
Littlesharon Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 463	Re: Need advice on my first Cartier! I would love the diamond roadster in white gold. And you could have so much fun with the different bands which are tdf!!!! Especially if you are a jeans gal....this is the perfect watch....it has presence and glamour in a casual way. I think this watch has it all!!!!! I was tossing up getting it in the ss, but I would grab it in a heart beat in the diamond white gold combo!!!!!
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Oct 9th, 2007, 11:08 PM	#3
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Oct 10th, 2007, 08:09 AM	#4
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Oct 10th, 2007, 11:27 AM	#5
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Oct 11th, 2007, 08:44 PM	#8
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Oct 12th, 2007, 03:22 AM	#9
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Oct 12th, 2007, 06:56 AM	#10
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Oct 12th, 2007, 08:47 AM	#11
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Oct 12th, 2007, 11:51 AM	#12
Tibu Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 605	Re: Need advice on my first Cartier! I would go with the all white gold. The black satin seems like its only suited to really dressy.
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Oct 12th, 2007, 02:26 PM	#15
chanel-girl Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: CT Posts: 930	Re: Need advice on my first Cartier! I love love love this watch! its actually my favorite Cartier style that I have seen. A little chunkier then the tank but not as chunky as the roadster. The roadster is a little too chunky for my taste, I also have a small wrsit and I know the roadster would never work on me. The torque is more streamlined and classic but still causul and slightly chunky. I prefer metail bands as opposed to leather bands so i wouldnt get the middle one.

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