I would like to share my experience . Last year I bought regular love size 16 - my wrist is 13.5cm - to cut long story short I was devastated as I thought it's too big (fits exactly like yours gets stuck sideways etc). Cartier refused to exchange as there was a microdent - I was completely devastated...after 2 months of not wearing it I went to the store to try on size 15 love and it was too small!!- got stuck on my wrist bone! SA told me my wrist is wide and very flat and there is no chance size 15 would fit - size 16 is the best fit I can get although it's not ideal. Looks like your wrist is similar shape - I am sure you will be much calmer after trying size 17 - I am so glad I went to the store to try smaller size otherwise I would never wear my bracelet thinking it's too big xx
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Yay!! Such a great outcome. I remember how upset you were. Had I started in a 16 I would have thought it was way too big myself (returned the 15 after I found the screws hurt). My wrist varies from a 14.2 some mornings to 13.8 on a cold winter afternoon. Welcome to the need a half size club!
Size looks great. Also I wouldn't sell the small it looks beautiful stacked, you've got the option to take the small off and on whenever you feel! Just a thought but you do you! (*definitely go back to the store if you are able to try the 19 just for peace of mind, you'll always be wondering, and hopefully it will confirm you got the right size) Good luck
Thank you so much for the advice!
I was finally able to get to the store. It was somewhat difficult since I don't live near one, but luckily I was able to carve out some time from a business trip and make it to the store just about 40 mins before closing. I'm so happy I was able to try on size 19 and see that it was too big!! Once I put it on, I just knew right away that it was not a good fit. Attaching photos of size 19 in case this might be helpful to someone with a similar 16.3 wrist size (apologies for my scratched hand, played with my puppy
). I should learn for the future not to purchase anything until I try on a size up and a size down to make sure I'm confident in my choice.This totally put my mind at ease and now I'm able to happily wear and enjoy my new love
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That ~40mins must be one of your most wise spent!Thank you so much for the advice!
I was finally able to get to the store. It was somewhat difficult since I don't live near one, but luckily I was able to carve out some time from a business trip and make it to the store just about 40 mins before closing. I'm so happy I was able to try on size 19 and see that it was too big!! Once I put it on, I just knew right away that it was not a good fit. Attaching photos of size 19 in case this might be helpful to someone with a similar 16.3 wrist size (apologies for my scratched hand, played with my puppy
This totally put my mind at ease and now I'm able to happily wear and enjoy my new love
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This is what we called a happy ending.
Size 17 arrived. I’m am still confused. I like the look better. If feels snug but very comfortable. I’m scared the snugness will get uncomfortable over time.
It looks nice for sure. I'm a bit concerned that in photo 3 the bracelet is not falling flat on the top of your wrist. It is held up by the screws on the side. For me that was a deal breaker as it would hurt sometimes. Do the screws feel scratchy?
Oohhh the sz 17 fits! It looks really good on you. If you prefer a snug fit, sounds like the 17 is comfy.
I personally like a snug fit, the movement and where your bracelet fall down your wrist is the same as mine.
Choices choices, now it’s a matter of preference.
I am team-snug and I prefer 17 to 18 on you.
Mine hardly passes my wrist bone, while I see that yours does (to me that may mean mine is more snug than yours maybe?). The most mine will sit on the protruding bone. But my love goes further down my arm when my hand is up, because I have a longer thinnest part of my hand.
I totally like this fit on me in 15. I don’t prefer how 16 fits.
Sharing these so that you have a reference snug fit can be comfy too. However, we don’t have 4 seasons here. I guess you may like to take summer sizing into your consideration.
I slept over this predicament for weeks before I exchanged my 16 to 15. Maybe you’ll need to sleep over it abit too
I see what you mean in picture 3 that it doesn't lie flat. Maybe it was just the angle of the bracelet. I took another picture
I really like the snug fit look!I am team-snug and I prefer 17 to 18 on you.
Mine hardly passes my wrist bone, while I see that yours does (to me that may mean mine is more snug than yours maybe?). The most mine will sit on the protruding bone. But my love goes further down my arm when my hand is up, because I have a longer thinnest part of my hand.
I totally like this fit on me in 15. I don’t prefer how 16 fits.
Sharing these so that you have a reference snug fit can be comfy too. However, we don’t have 4 seasons here. I guess you may like to take summer sizing into your consideration.
I slept over this predicament for weeks before I exchanged my 16 to 15. Maybe you’ll need to sleep over it abit too
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Yes, it would be normal to feel that but it won't be normal that it happens imo lol
Mine fits like this, it's very comfy, never gets stuck on my wrist or anything
The SA (whom has since left Cartier) told me “that’s how people wear their love” when he thinks 16 is better on me compared to 15. I should have listened to myself and would have avoided to going back to make the exchange.
Nevertheless, your SA makes a very valid point about summer time. Do you ever notice your wrist swells up during the hot season?
Not sure if the cuff is your thing. It offers something quite in between sizes. As the cuff has no two screws, it may be able to handle some wrist swell.
I tried the cuff days ago at the store. We need to go one size up from reg love. It definitely fits a bit looser than the reg. It does pass my wrist bone while reg love doesn’t.
Nevertheless, your SA makes a very valid point about summer time. Do you ever notice your wrist swells up during the hot season?
Not sure if the cuff is your thing. It offers something quite in between sizes. As the cuff has no two screws, it may be able to handle some wrist swell.
I tried the cuff days ago at the store. We need to go one size up from reg love. It definitely fits a bit looser than the reg. It does pass my wrist bone while reg love doesn’t.
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