Cartier LOVE *Bracelet* Discussion Thread!

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#10,802
JT06 said:
Yes LIZZ.
The SA show me examples of size 17 YG plain love with new version and 16 YG plain love with old version. She did a demonstration. When the screw is unscrew, the size 16 will came off. But for size 17, it did not came off and a little push at the screws is required to release the bracelet. The SA is helpful enough to go thru all the size 16 they have in the store (about 6) because I wanted to have the new version but unfortunately, not all bracelet came with the new 'catch'. In the end I bought a size 16, hubby put on for me and SA secure it with loctite.
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What is this loctite? Is it glue?
 
#10,804
lizz66 said:
Yeah it is a glue that many people use and they use it on expensive engines and what not but I think it is kind of crazy that for such an expensive bracelet you would have to use glue. I am hoping I won't have to use it
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Oh wow. Yeah I don't think I would even feel comfortable with someone putting glue on my bracelet. I mean, what if you want to take it off for tanning, or if your going to be in a pool that obviously has chlorine? Honestly, I check mine once a week and it hasn't gotten the slightest bit loose...
 
#10,805
tinasunshiinek said:
Oh wow. Yeah I don't think I would even feel comfortable with someone putting glue on my bracelet. I mean, what if you want to take it off for tanning, or if your going to be in a pool that obviously has chlorine? Honestly, I check mine once a week and it hasn't gotten the slightest bit loose...
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I enjoy browsing this thread, even though I don't know if I'll ever be able to get a Love bracelet for myself…they are so gorgeous, but beyond my current (bag) budget...

But…just wanted to pop in to mention something about Loctite. It's a compound you'll often hear about in watch enthusiast forums, as it is (apparently) often used to tighten the screws the links on watch bracelets (for example, some people say that Rolex uses Loctite on the screws holding their bracelets together, but I haven't confirmed it). I know I can simply say that, wearing my Rolex all the time, in the shower and out of it, I haven't had any problems yet.

As for wearing a bracelet of YG in the swimming pool with chemicals, I wonder if people really do have negative experiences with this? I never have, and I used to wear my teensy 18K YG hoops (and, 14K YG ring and 18K YG bracelet) 24/7, including the swimming pool on a regular basis with no visible ill effects.

What sort of negative effects have others seen/heard about re: wearing a Love bracelet in the pool?
 
#10,806
gertuine said:
I enjoy browsing this thread, even though I don't know if I'll ever be able to get a Love bracelet for myself…they are so gorgeous, but beyond my current (bag) budget...

But…just wanted to pop in to mention something about Loctite. It's a compound you'll often hear about in watch enthusiast forums, as it is (apparently) often used to tighten the screws the links on watch bracelets (for example, some people say that Rolex uses Loctite on the screws holding their bracelets together, but I haven't confirmed it). I know I can simply say that, wearing my Rolex all the time, in the shower and out of it, I haven't had any problems yet.

As for wearing a bracelet of YG in the swimming pool with chemicals, I wonder if people really do have negative experiences with this? I never have, and I used to wear my teensy 18K YG hoops (and, 14K YG ring and 18K YG bracelet) 24/7, including the swimming pool on a regular basis with no visible ill effects.

What sort of negative effects have others seen/heard about re: wearing a Love bracelet in the pool?
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It's unfortunate that due to chemicals reactions that take place between gold and chlorine, it causes the gold to disintegrate over time. Nothing will happen to pure gold, but because it is 18K, that means it is mixed with other metals to keep it from bending. Those other metals do not mix with chlorine whatsoever. I know for myself, personally, I would take my bracelet off if I am going to be in a swimming pool. I mean, you pay 7K, and that's not little money. Some people may not notice anything, but overtime the disintegration will start taking place. I also fake tan if I am going to wear a dress to a nice occasion, and I cannot have the bracelet on during the process...
 
#10,807
lizz66 said:
WOW I hope this is true. The fact that you saw it and they both were plain gold makes me believe you but I wonder why no SA seem to know about it. May I ask what store you were at? I want to call them to see if they have a size 19.

Has anyone else heard about this new love closure?
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I am in Singapore. I don't think this new version is known to all staff. The SA who is serving me is the boutique supervisor and she mentioned she found it out herself.
 
#10,809
tinasunshiinek said:
I thought I'd add some more pix today, for those who are going to get one soon :) I loved looking at pix when I didn't have mine yet :)
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Love the pictures, super helpful. I also like how you paired the ring with the bracelet. It looks very nice, and your so right. I don't have mine yet and I love looking a pictures. I won't get to the mall until later. I have to have an MRI done this morning.
 
#10,811
JT06 said:
Hi, I am new to this forum but I like to share my experience of purchasing the cartier love bracelet today. My wrist measure 14.5cm and the SA recommended size 16 which fit me nicely. The SA mentioned some information which i never knew and i like to find out if that is true. Apparently, the new system (third generation love bracelet) do come in two screw version. I believe the second version is an improvement from the first due too many complaints on screw coming loose. The SA show me the different. There is a grove/catch on the connecting part which will still support the connection even when the screw came loose. In order to open the bracelet, she has to give the two screws a push. I did not manage to find the new version for size 16 so I have no choice but to get the older version before the price increase. Nevertheless, I still love my new buy :smile1:
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I also was told I could get my next love with the new system. (I am trying to decide by Monday between rose or yellow to go in between my two white gold 4 diamonds).

My first love is a 2nd generation screw system and when being worn alone the outside screw would come open every few days no matter how we adjusted it. It was finally replaced last month after being sent off for testing 3 separate times. Haven't had any problems with the replacement or my second love I received for Christmas and they are worn together.

I do not take mine off ever and that includes to workout, ride horses and swim. I just make sure to wash them off when I'm done.

I measure 6.125 inches or 15.6cm and I got size 18s.
 
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#10,812
NicoleLV said:
I also was told I could get my next love with the new system. (I am trying to decide by Monday between rose or yellow to go in between my two white gold 4 diamonds).



My first love is a 2nd generation screw system and when being worn alone the outside screw would come open every few days no matter how we adjusted it. It was finally replaced last month after being sent off for testing 3 separate times. Haven't had any problems with the replacement or my second love I received for Christmas and they are worn together.



I do not take mine off ever and that includes to workout, ride horses and swim. I just make sure to wash them off when I'm done.



I measure 6.125 inches or 15.6cm and I got size 18s.
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So have you also seen/ heard of a new screw system different than the 2nd generation??
 
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