Cartier BB - quartz or automatic

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#16
roy40 said:
Both are gorgeous - however - the bigger one is slightly more edgy ... It has that "I'm wearing my husband's watch and don't care that's it not dainty" feel to it. The smaller is a safer bet and is more classically feminine. My vote is the smaller if this is going to be a staple in your collection. If you already own a smaller watch, then the large BB is a fun, whimsical option. My $0.02.
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I'm looking at yours pics again on my computer instead of my iPhone and I'm going to go ahead and say that I like the bigger one better. It's not dainty - but, it's more in spirit of why people buy a BB - it's fun and gorgeous. Do it. I'm glad you're getting the full roman numeral face ... I definitely prefer that as well.
 
#18
roy40 said:
I'm looking at yours pics again on my computer instead of my iPhone and I'm going to go ahead and say that I like the bigger one better. It's not dainty - but, it's more in spirit of why people buy a BB - it's fun and gorgeous. Do it. I'm glad you're getting the full roman numeral face ... I definitely prefer that as well.
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But is it fun, while also being classic? I am now definitely leaning toward the larger size, I'm just hesitant because I don't want to get older and have to wonder what the heck I was thinking when making this purchase [emoji39]. Like I said, I usually go for dainty jewelry, so while I do prefer the 36, it's also throwing me off.
 
#19
I have the 36. I love the size. I feel like even if big watches go out of style I will still love it. I feel like in round watches big is good. I don't mind a rectangular watch being smaller on me but with round I like the big.
 
#20
I went through the same thought process, but I ended up getting the 33mm as I thought it was more classic - I'm 5'10 for reference. It just looked perfect on me, not too big or too small. Also got the quartz for the reasons Luxelifemomma outlined.
 
#21
jaztee said:
I went through the same thought process, but I ended up getting the 33mm as I thought it was more classic - I'm 5'10 for reference. It just looked perfect on me, not too big or too small. Also got the quartz for the reasons Luxelifemomma outlined.
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I have the 36 in Quartz and it's perfect. If you like the auto go for it but it doesn't appeal to me in that watch specifically. Although I do prefer autos in the more masculine watches with the in house movements and exhibition backs.
 
#22
abs914 said:
But is it fun, while also being classic? I am now definitely leaning toward the larger size, I'm just hesitant because I don't want to get older and have to wonder what the heck I was thinking when making this purchase [emoji39]. Like I said, I usually go for dainty jewelry, so while I do prefer the 36, it's also throwing me off.
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Are you still taking votes on this or am I too late? I love the 36 on you! It's gorgeous.
 
#24
Love the 36 on you, too! I had the 36 but missed the date window do went one size up and got the auto in 42...I can carry the 36 or 42...really, really wish Cartier would make a 36 w/date, though!!
 
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