Cartier LOVE *Bracelet* Discussion Thread!

[Purrsey]

I think usually love bracelet is worn 24/7 while watches maybe half of people will remove when home/shower/sleep.
And the way Love is being designed - it's a magnet for visual wear/tear.

The first time my spouse saw my Love, first thing he commented "it''ll be easily scratched". Followed by "it's beautiful". And he refused to touch it (he fears he will scratch it).

 

[mocassinsetcafe]

My first post on PF ever. I went to the boutique about a month ago to try on the full diamond love in YG to see the sizing, and thought that the diamonds were nice but I missed the iconic screw motifs a bit. My wrist is exactly 14cm throughout (including the wrist bone) and the SA thought the 16 suited me better. I wasn't sure myself if I preferred the 15 or 16, and left the store with Love on my mind...

Anyways, yesterday my partner gifted me a belated birthday present that totally caught me by surprise... the 4 diamond love bracelet in YG. I took a lot of photos before it inevitably gets all scuffed up! I am so in love, and cannot stop looking at my wrist. Thanks for letting me post

 

[lmissx]

Question Love lovers: I am considering buying an old screw style Love and was wondering if there are any differences compared to the new screw system. Are there differences as far as sizing, width, circumference/ shape and overall look? I've read articles that said there are no major differences, but I think our group knows best and we are the experts...we are obsessed (and proudly so)! I think we are very detail-oriented when it comes to these things. I am looking to see if there are those differences, even if minor ones. I'm sure people in our group are better at noticing those things than some random person that just wants to make a sale.

The most obvious design difference to me between the old screw system and the new screw system love bracelet is that you can clearly see how much more round and flatter the screw protrusion is on the inner side of the love. The new screw system not only has a much bigger protrusion on the inside but it is also not rounded as much as the old ones were. As a result those darn screw protrusion dig into people's arms leaving marks and those who have sensitive skin/arms/bones can even feel a discomfort and pain from them. I love the Love bracelet I do, Aldo Cipullo did such an amazing and forever classic design. Those darn screw protrusions are the only thing that I mildly (or maybe even strongly) hate about the love bracelet. So if that might bother you too, it's something to consider between the old system vs new system.

 

[Purrsey]

I use it on my gold classic and my thin classic with 6 diamonds no issues.

Was searching here and glad to find reviews as I just ordered this.

 

[Destiny757]

* Posted on the Cartier Love Small Screw post as well*

I’ve had my small love for about 2 months now and have never taken it off since putting it on. Just now while I was getting my daughter out of her car seat I noticed my bracelet had somehow come undone and was hanging off my arm. I don’t carry my screwdriver with me and am out of town but was able to close the screw with a hair clip I happened to have handy. I have no idea how it came undone at all as I only stack it with the trinity cord bracelet and a VCA sweet bracelet.

Wondering if anybody else has had this happen or if you have any suggestions on what you would do if you were in my situation. Thankfully I have it insured but I haven’t updated the amount it is covered for since the last increase.

 

[Cat Fondler]

How scary!
Mine opened up just once in the last year and a half and honestly I think it is because I hadn’t locked it. I don’t see how it could turn on its own unless it’s loose. So now I give it a tug once in awhile just to make sure it is locked.
A handy way for me to remember which direction to turn the screw when I put it on is “left to lock“ it. And when it‘s in the locked position the motif is in the same direction of the other motifs—good for a quick visual check. No matter which wrist I wear it on I have the locking mechanism on the side of my wrist that faces me. Hope this helps!

 

[Destiny757]

How scary!
Mine opened up just once in the last year and a half and honestly I think it is because I hadn’t locked it. I don’t see how it could turn on its own unless it’s loose. So now I give it a tug once in awhile just to make sure it is locked.
A handy way for me to remember which direction to turn the screw when I put it on is “left to lock“ it. And when it‘s in the locked position the motif is in the same direction of the other motifs—good for a quick visual check. No matter which wrist I wear it on I have the locking mechanism on the side of my wrist that faces me. Hope this helps!

Definitely helpful, thanks! I wear the screw facing out so I will definitely turn it closer to me now so I can keep a better eye on it. It was definitely locked before that’s the scary part. I never noticed it before but if you push on your screw does the inside move slightly where the gap is?

Also, when yours came open, did you take it to a boutique or just re-lock it and it was fine after that?

 

[Purrsey]

I took notice of the screw motif when I first locked them. Occasionally I will touch the screws and I noticed yesterday one of them is protruded. And so that screw is loose. It has been almost a week since i first put on. I just easily screwed back i when I got home.
I suspect I didn’t screw tight in first place (since i did it at home and didn’t dare to apply too much pressure as first timer).

 

[scheurin]

...Just now while I was getting my daughter out of her car seat I noticed my bracelet had somehow come undone and was hanging off my arm.

Happend to one of my pavées. Scary, yes. Hovever, only once

 

[Cat Fondler]

Definitely helpful, thanks! I wear the screw facing out so I will definitely turn it closer to me now so I can keep a better eye on it. It was definitely locked before that’s the scary part. I never noticed it before but if you push on your screw does the inside move slightly where the gap is?

Also, when yours came open, did you take it to a boutique or just re-lock it and it was fine after that?

I just relocked it and it’s been fine. If the turning of the screw had been sloppy or very loose, then I would have taken it in. I wouldn’t expect the lock to turn on its own because there is a bit of resistance when turning it with the screwdriver, as I expect there should be.

 

[Cat Fondler]

I just relocked it and it’s been fine. If the turning of the screw had been sloppy or very loose, then I would have taken it in. I wouldn’t expect the lock to turn on its own because there is a bit of resistance when turning it with the screwdriver, as I expect there should be.

If I push on it, yes, there is an ever so slight click, or “give”. I expect that’s because it is a locking mechanism and not a true screw, if that makes sense. There needs to be a little give for the latch or whatever it is called to lock into place. It is not a true screw that relies on tension to keep it in place, like on the classic love. When you have it apart, look closely and turn it with the screwdriver and you can see it. I have seen you tube videos that showed someone (gasp!) repeatedly trying to turn the “screw” but it’s not designed for that. All that is needed is quarter turn to lock or unlock it, and done.

 

[Cat Fondler]

I took notice of the screw motif when I first locked them. Occasionally I will touch the screws and I noticed yesterday one of them is protruded. And so that screw is loose. It has been almost a week since i first put on. I just easily screwed back i when I got home.
I suspect I didn’t screw tight in first place (since i did it at home and didn’t dare to apply too much pressure as first timer).

On the SMALL love you only need to make a quarter turn to lock or unlock it. Classic love, then yes you can screw the screws more tightly. For the first month or so mine needed to be tightened on my classic. I let an SA do that since I was nervous about it and they applied a surprising amount of force on them, but they haven’t budged in over 2 years. Again, small love is a locking mechanism and not really a screw, so don’t turn it more once it’s locked. Hope this helps!

 

[Chaton]

How scary!
Mine opened up just once in the last year and a half and honestly I think it is because I hadn’t locked it. I don’t see how it could turn on its own unless it’s loose. So now I give it a tug once in awhile just to make sure it is locked.
A handy way for me to remember which direction to turn the screw when I put it on is “left to lock“ it. And when it‘s in the locked position the motif is in the same direction of the other motifs—good for a quick visual check. No matter which wrist I wear it on I have the locking mechanism on the side of my wrist that faces me. Hope this helps!

That’s good advice. I also wear mine where I’m able to see the lock mechanism easily (close to my body) and do a quick check on it during the day or each night.

I agree with everything @Cat Fondler has stated.

It’s normal to have the gap and small clicking noise. It’s part of the design.

 

[Destiny757]

If I push on it, yes, there is an ever so slight click, or “give”. I expect that’s because it is a locking mechanism and not a true screw, if that makes sense. There needs to be a little give for the latch or whatever it is called to lock into place. It is not a true screw that relies on tension to keep it in place, like on the classic love. When you have it apart, look closely and turn it with the screwdriver and you can see it. I have seen you tube videos that showed someone (gasp!) repeatedly trying to turn the “screw” but it’s not designed for that. All that is needed is quarter turn to lock or unlock it, and done.

Thank you. I feel so much better now. I will try to get to a boutique just so they can check it for peace of mind but I will just keep an eye on it for now.

 

[Destiny757]

That’s good advice. I also wear mine where I’m able to see the lock mechanism easily (close to my body) and do a quick check on it during the day or each night.

I agree with everything @Cat Fondler has stated.

It’s normal to have the gap and small clicking noise. It’s part of the design.

Thank you everybody!! Definitely scary but I feel much better now after your responses. I love this forum!!