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sunny100 · Jul 4th, 2009, 12:26 AM

Both watches are beautiful, I think the ballon bleu is very unique looking, it's really gorgeous IRL. For the value of money, I'd go for the Rolex. If you don't already have a Rolex, go for it first & get the Cartier later on.

birkin101 · Jul 5th, 2009, 12:33 AM

Another vote for Rolex.

birkin101 · Jul 5th, 2009, 12:34 AM

I like white gold or platinum watches(no diamonds) for every day both in Cartier and Rolex. They are not as blingy as yellow gold and half the time I don't think people really know if they are really gold.

chessmont · Jul 6th, 2009, 12:59 AM

I pick Rolex as casual daily - it withstands more abuse, a very 'hardy' watch lol. I have had Cartier, and was afraid to bang it against anything, and thus did not wear it daily. It was a YG Tank Francaise. I did end up cracking the sapphire on the set-screw (oh what the heck is the name? The piece that pulls out to set the time. Gads I'm gettin' old and senile!~)

Baby Boo · Jul 6th, 2009, 03:56 AM

Originally Posted by meghankkg

I like the Rolex, I am not a fan of the Ballon Bleu, BUT, if the Roadster was up for discussion, I prefer it over all options :)

i agree

pazt · Jul 6th, 2009, 09:23 AM

thanks guys!

i have yet to try the cartier BB -- i am afraid it will be a tough decision!

ETenebris · Jul 6th, 2009, 03:17 PM

Definitely the Rolex. That Cartier Roadster is nice, but the other model doesn't do it for me. But I am a Rolex girl, anyway!

crazy4french · Jul 7th, 2009, 02:37 PM

Well, pazt I slept on it and I am casting a vote for the BB! I'm basing my decision on obviously my preferences but also your distinctive diaper bag & other action pics of yours I've seen - timeless yet distinctive.

pazt · Jul 7th, 2009, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by crazy4french

Well, pazt I slept on it and I am casting a vote for the BB! I'm basing my decision on obviously my preferences but also your distinctive diaper bag & other action pics of yours I've seen - timeless yet distinctive.

thanks crazy4french -- im leaning towards the cartier mself just because i have 2 other rolex watches and i have yet to own a cartier. DH has a cartier SS roadster chrono but im not considering matching him either.

then i later flip to getting a rolex because i want a rosegold/SS watch

happysnoopy · Jul 8th, 2009, 12:06 AM

Cartier BB, but only like it in 1 tone. Rolex all look the same, same old boring design.

pazt · Jul 8th, 2009, 08:51 PM

OK, tried on both watches -- and i am going for rolex (i think, for now)....but im very confused now as to which rolex to get. so many choices :

34 airking SS with pink face and diamond markers oyster bracelet and round bezel
31 datejust SS with pink face and diamond markers oyster bracelet and fluted bezel
36 datejust SS/everose with black face and diamond markers oyster bracelet and round bezel

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

chessmont · Jul 8th, 2009, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by pazt

OK, tried on both watches -- and i am going for rolex (i think, for now)....but im very confused now as to which rolex to get. so many choices :

34 airking SS with pink face and diamond markers oyster bracelet and round bezel
31 datejust SS with pink face and diamond markers oyster bracelet and fluted bezel
36 datejust SS/everose with black face and diamond markers oyster bracelet and round bezel

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-I personally don't like the look of a fluted bezel with oyster bracelet. I'm going to go with the pink Air King.

Hedgie · Jul 9th, 2009, 10:52 PM

Definitely Rolex.

ayla · Jul 10th, 2009, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by pazt

OK, tried on both watches -- and i am going for rolex (i think, for now)....but im very confused now as to which rolex to get. so many choices :

34 airking SS with pink face and diamond markers oyster bracelet and round bezel
31 datejust SS with pink face and diamond markers oyster bracelet and fluted bezel
36 datejust SS/everose with black face and diamond markers oyster bracelet and round bezel

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love the Airking, I didn't know that they were available with pink dials !

pazt · Jul 10th, 2009, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by ayla

Love the Airking, I didn't know that they were available with pink dials !

YES - pinkdial w/ diamonds along with roman numerals! so cool (but the diamonds are a tad smaller than the regular dia.markers to give room for the numerals....so cool!

Jul 5th, 2009, 12:33 AM	#32
birkin101 Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,510	Another vote for Rolex.
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Jul 5th, 2009, 12:34 AM	#33
birkin101 Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,510	I like white gold or platinum watches(no diamonds) for every day both in Cartier and Rolex. They are not as blingy as yellow gold and half the time I don't think people really know if they are really gold.
birkin101 Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,510

Jul 6th, 2009, 12:59 AM	#34
chessmont Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: CA, USA Posts: 4,693	I pick Rolex as casual daily - it withstands more abuse, a very 'hardy' watch lol. I have had Cartier, and was afraid to bang it against anything, and thus did not wear it daily. It was a YG Tank Francaise. I did end up cracking the sapphire on the set-screw (oh what the heck is the name? The piece that pulls out to set the time. Gads I'm gettin' old and senile!~)
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Jul 6th, 2009, 09:23 AM	#36
pazt OP Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: tx Posts: 7,410	thanks guys! i have yet to try the cartier BB -- i am afraid it will be a tough decision!
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Jul 6th, 2009, 03:17 PM	#37
ETenebris GREEBO IS HOME!!! Joined: Feb 2006 Location: United States Posts: 6,143	Definitely the Rolex. That Cartier Roadster is nice, but the other model doesn't do it for me. But I am a Rolex girl, anyway!
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Jul 4th, 2009, 12:26 AM	#31
sunny100 Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 132	Both watches are beautiful, I think the ballon bleu is very unique looking, it's really gorgeous IRL. For the value of money, I'd go for the Rolex. If you don't already have a Rolex, go for it first & get the Cartier later on.

Jul 7th, 2009, 02:37 PM	#38
crazy4french Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 48	Well, pazt I slept on it and I am casting a vote for the BB! I'm basing my decision on obviously my preferences but also your distinctive diaper bag & other action pics of yours I've seen - timeless yet distinctive.
crazy4french Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 48

Jul 8th, 2009, 12:06 AM	#40
happysnoopy Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 90	Cartier BB, but only like it in 1 tone. Rolex all look the same, same old boring design.
happysnoopy Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 90

Jul 8th, 2009, 08:51 PM	#41
pazt OP Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: tx Posts: 7,410	OK, tried on both watches -- and i am going for rolex (i think, for now)....but im very confused now as to which rolex to get. so many choices : 34 airking SS with pink face and diamond markers oyster bracelet and round bezel 31 datejust SS with pink face and diamond markers oyster bracelet and fluted bezel 36 datejust SS/everose with black face and diamond markers oyster bracelet and round bezel HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
	__________________ pazT

Jul 9th, 2009, 10:52 PM	#43
Hedgie Member Joined: May 2009 Location: Seattle/Singapore Posts: 115	Definitely Rolex.

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