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Miss Sooky · Sep 28th, 2008, 05:33 AM

I am on the verge of buying a significant watch following an inheritance. I have always, but always, adored the Patek 24 range, in particular the white gold with black face and diamond markers. However, I also love both the Americaine and Francaise Cartier Tanks. I am so torn. My criteria are:

a) understated elegance - nothing too bling or with masses of diamonds
b) a classic that will endure long after I have ceased to exist!

I would welcome everyone's thoughts, but especially those who own one of the models on my short list.

PorscheGirl · Sep 28th, 2008, 08:58 AM

I have a Patek 24, rose gold with chocolate face, and I adore it! it really is an everyday watch, for me at least. Patek is one of the leading watch brands in the world, and will always be so. For me, Cartier is a designer brand, not in the same category as Patek. I think if you speak with watch collectors, you will hear the same,

Miss Sooky · Sep 28th, 2008, 10:43 AM

That is really helpful to hear. I am leaning strongly towards the Patek 24, but I would definitely want to wear it rather than be afraid and just stroke it occasionally! It is really good to hear from someone who has the Patek as an everyday choice. I'd love to hear what others have to say too.

kemilia · Sep 28th, 2008, 11:00 AM

I will never have the funds to afford a Patek, but given your choices, that is the way I would go. Cartier is very nice but it still isn't Patek P.

That is a classic brand, it's been around for a very long time and is very recognized for its history. I agree with Porschegirl, it is in a league of its own. Very old Pateks command very high prices still. Let us know what you choose and please post pics!

transcendent1 · Sep 28th, 2008, 11:48 AM

I could have bought a Patek, but I still chose Cartier (personal reasons). Go for what you love most and not for "investment" or preservation of value. Luxury goods are more for pleasure and sentimentality than any other factor IMO. Men's PPs with complications retain the most value in the market, but are they what you really what? Women's PPs, nor any other ladies' watch including diamond ones, don't really retain too much value according to a watch reseller I talk to.

vancleef fan · Sep 28th, 2008, 11:54 AM

I would go for the Patek, it's stunning and timeless...

mizzle · Sep 28th, 2008, 01:43 PM

The larger size Patek 24 has nice width to it, so it can be either casual or dressy. The Cartier tanks are smaller and dressier. The 24 is also less common and recognizable than Cartier. Since you're looking at the white gold, you might want to consider the stainless steel 24 instead. It costs a lot less, is more durable and looks almost the same as the white gold, except that it has one row of diamonds instead of two. Let us know what you decide!

LV-PRADAfanatic · Sep 28th, 2008, 04:59 PM

u cant go wrong with either

Lady Chinadoll · Sep 28th, 2008, 05:21 PM

Patek all the way!!

Lululovebags · Sep 28th, 2008, 10:58 PM

i would get the patek anytime...

Miss Sooky · Sep 29th, 2008, 12:34 AM

Thank you all so much. I will ponder it for a few more days and let you know what I decide . . .You are all superstars, thanks for chiming in.

duckiee · Sep 29th, 2008, 01:05 AM

definitely the patek!

lilatheflirt · Sep 29th, 2008, 05:49 AM

Patek definitely. I don't like the black dial though. I like the "Eternal Grey" better.

Faith · Sep 29th, 2008, 09:02 PM

Tough decision! My DH has a Patek and LOVES it, I'm partial to Cartier.
You can't go wrong either way!!

catabie · Sep 29th, 2008, 09:58 PM

very difficult choice indeed:

i have bought cartier (tank and roadster) before i bought the Patek Patek 24) just because cartier for me was more affordable (my first designer watches).

at earlier age, cartier was more of my lifestyle; i am more of a jean girl. but as i age, patek became a watch for me that i can wear to dressy events where my cartier couldnt.

good luck on your choice and you cant go wrong with either one!

Sep 28th, 2008, 05:33 AM	#1
Miss Sooky OP Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Curled up with a book Posts: 3,216	Patek or Cartier - A well-timed decision? I am on the verge of buying a significant watch following an inheritance. I have always, but always, adored the Patek 24 range, in particular the white gold with black face and diamond markers. However, I also love both the Americaine and Francaise Cartier Tanks. I am so torn. My criteria are: a) understated elegance - nothing too bling or with masses of diamonds b) a classic that will endure long after I have ceased to exist! I would welcome everyone's thoughts, but especially those who own one of the models on my short list.

Sep 28th, 2008, 08:58 AM	#2
PorscheGirl Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 313	I have a Patek 24, rose gold with chocolate face, and I adore it! it really is an everyday watch, for me at least. Patek is one of the leading watch brands in the world, and will always be so. For me, Cartier is a designer brand, not in the same category as Patek. I think if you speak with watch collectors, you will hear the same,
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Sep 28th, 2008, 11:54 AM	#6
vancleef fan Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 961	I would go for the Patek, it's stunning and timeless...
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Sep 28th, 2008, 01:43 PM	#7
mizzle Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 837	The larger size Patek 24 has nice width to it, so it can be either casual or dressy. The Cartier tanks are smaller and dressier. The 24 is also less common and recognizable than Cartier. Since you're looking at the white gold, you might want to consider the stainless steel 24 instead. It costs a lot less, is more durable and looks almost the same as the white gold, except that it has one row of diamonds instead of two. Let us know what you decide!
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Sep 28th, 2008, 04:59 PM	#8
LV-PRADAfanatic Built Hot for LV Joined: Oct 2007 Location: That's ME ^_^ Posts: 14,739	u cant go wrong with either
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Sep 28th, 2008, 10:43 AM	#3
Miss Sooky OP Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Curled up with a book Posts: 3,216	That is really helpful to hear. I am leaning strongly towards the Patek 24, but I would definitely want to wear it rather than be afraid and just stroke it occasionally! It is really good to hear from someone who has the Patek as an everyday choice. I'd love to hear what others have to say too.

Sep 28th, 2008, 11:00 AM	#4
kemilia Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: the boonies of illinois Posts: 481	I will never have the funds to afford a Patek, but given your choices, that is the way I would go. Cartier is very nice but it still isn't Patek P. That is a classic brand, it's been around for a very long time and is very recognized for its history. I agree with Porschegirl, it is in a league of its own. Very old Pateks command very high prices still. Let us know what you choose and please post pics!

Sep 28th, 2008, 11:48 AM	#5
transcendent1 Mr Lau's Harem Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,508	I could have bought a Patek, but I still chose Cartier (personal reasons). Go for what you love most and not for "investment" or preservation of value. Luxury goods are more for pleasure and sentimentality than any other factor IMO. Men's PPs with complications retain the most value in the market, but are they what you really what? Women's PPs, nor any other ladies' watch including diamond ones, don't really retain too much value according to a watch reseller I talk to.

Sep 28th, 2008, 05:21 PM	#9
Lady Chinadoll Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 12,339	Patek all the way!!
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Sep 28th, 2008, 10:58 PM	#10
Lululovebags Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 3,557	i would get the patek anytime...
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Sep 29th, 2008, 12:34 AM	#11
Miss Sooky OP Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Curled up with a book Posts: 3,216	Thank you all so much. I will ponder it for a few more days and let you know what I decide . . .You are all superstars, thanks for chiming in.

Sep 29th, 2008, 01:05 AM	#12
duckiee Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 412	definitely the patek!
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Sep 29th, 2008, 05:49 AM	#13
lilatheflirt Kiss me quick! Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Madrid Posts: 218	Patek definitely. I don't like the black dial though. I like the "Eternal Grey" better.
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Sep 29th, 2008, 09:02 PM	#14
Faith He makes me smile! Joined: Jan 2006 Location: over the moon Posts: 2,225	Tough decision! My DH has a Patek and LOVES it, I'm partial to Cartier. You can't go wrong either way!!

Sep 29th, 2008, 09:58 PM	#15
catabie expecting again! Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,474	very difficult choice indeed: i have bought cartier (tank and roadster) before i bought the Patek Patek 24) just because cartier for me was more affordable (my first designer watches). at earlier age, cartier was more of my lifestyle; i am more of a jean girl. but as i age, patek became a watch for me that i can wear to dressy events where my cartier couldnt. good luck on your choice and you cant go wrong with either one!
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