Cartier Love Bracelet Sizing Thread!

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Hello All,

I have read through this thread (and every other) relating to sizing on this site, but still wanted a little bit of input on my stack sizing.

I am a 26-year-old male with a very slender build and knobby wrist bone. My Love is size 17 and bothered me for a couple weeks, but then I got used to it and forgot it was even there. (Purchased in May.)

My mom just got me the JUC for my birthday, and followed our SA’s advice to get in size 16. Ever since I got the JUC both are driving me crazy! I am now considering selling both and getting size 18 Love and size 17 JUC - I’m young and if these are pieces I will wear forever they need to be the right size. (Neither bracelet will slide past my wrist bone to my hand on their own. My SA said they’re not supposed to, but now I know they push the snug option.)

I did go back to Cartier and try the 17 JUC and my SA immediately said it’s much too large and that it should no go past my wrist bone; I must admit I did find the 1cm difference in size rather jarring! It felt like a loose bangle. I know it’s all personal preference, but what would you do if you were in my shoes?

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jbrey said:
Hello All,

I have read through this thread (and every other) relating to sizing on this site, but still wanted a little bit of input on my stack sizing.

I am a 26-year-old male with a very slender build and knobby wrist bone. My Love is size 17 and bothered me for a couple weeks, but then I got used to it and forgot it was even there. (Purchased in May.)

My mom just got me the JUC for my birthday, and followed our SA’s advice to get in size 16. Ever since I got the JUC both are driving me crazy! I am now considering selling both and getting size 18 Love and size 17 JUC - I’m young and if these are pieces I will wear forever they need to be the right size. (Neither bracelet will slide past my wrist bone to my hand on their own. My SA said they’re not supposed to, but now I know they push the snug option.)

I did go back to Cartier and try the 17 JUC and my SA immediately said it’s much too large and that it should no go past my wrist bone; I must admit I did find the 1cm difference in size rather jarring! It felt like a loose bangle. I know it’s all personal preference, but what would you do if you were in my shoes?

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For men, I think the tight fit (1 cm larger than one's wrist bone) looks better. Does your wrist bone measure 16 cm? I think your fit looks right, and as you stated, "...but then I got used to it and forgot it was even there". So you were comfortable with your Love sizing until you added the JUC - perhaps the JUC is not for you. Personally, I'm not a fan of the JUC either, but that's another story.

Do you have to HAVE the JUC? If I were in your shoes, I would consider another Love bracelet in another color and return the JUC since it is still new. There is a male member on this forum, and he stacks 3 Loves (combo of YG, WG, YG I believe), and it looks really nice.

Let us know what you decide and good luck!
 
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Chaton said:
For men, I think the tight fit (1 cm larger than one's wrist bone) looks better. Does your wrist bone measure 16 cm? I think your fit looks right, and as you stated, "...but then I got used to it and forgot it was even there". So you were comfortable with your Love sizing until you added the JUC - perhaps the JUC is not for you. Personally, I'm not a fan of the JUC either, but that's another story.

Do you have to HAVE the JUC? If I were in your shoes, I would consider another Love bracelet in another color and return the JUC since it is still new. There is a male member on this forum, and he stacks 3 Loves (combo of YG, WG, YG I believe), and it looks really nice.

Let us know what you decide and good luck!
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Hey there, thanks for chiming in. Over the bone measures about 16.5cm, and the bracelets don’t pass over the bone on their own often. Sometimes the JUC will fall over it, but not often.

Perhaps unfortunately for me, I do feel like I have to have the JUC. I really love the look of the two of them together, and I eventually want two more Loves (all YG) which makes me even more nervous for sizing. I also can’t return the JUC because I’ve worn it about a month trying to adjust - some days are definitely better than others. I also don’t take it off, which I know is kinda silly.
 
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I also wanted to add that my previous post was at work under bright retail lighting in a blazer - it gets quite hot. These photos are from this morning and how they usually fit on my days off; I live in South Florida, so it’s hot all the time.

I did submit photos to a local agent for The RealReal that a friend recommended and she was optimistic about getting close to retail because of how new the bracelets are. I figure if I take about a $2k loss between price increases and sales tax it’s worth it. I know I will be happier with the larger size or I wouldn’t be here questioning it.

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If your measurements are correct, 0.5 cm wiggle room is pretty tight - even more so if you plan to get additional Loves...Yikes!

It’s sad that some SAs keep recommending that really tight fit or sizing incorrectly.

Hope you find the right fit!
 
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Chaton said:
If your measurements are correct, 0.5 cm wiggle room is pretty tight - even more so if you plan to get additional Loves...Yikes!

It’s sad that some SAs keep recommending that really tight fit or sizing incorrectly.

Hope you find the right fit!
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I totally agree; they’re pretty snug and am also disappointed my SA really pushed the smaller size on the Love.

But as the client I know it’s ultimately my decision, so I can’t blame him. I’m leaning towards selling and rebuying.
 
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jbrey said:
I also wanted to add that my previous post was at work under bright retail lighting in a blazer - it gets quite hot. These photos are from this morning and how they usually fit on my days off; I live in South Florida, so it’s hot all the time.

I did submit photos to a local agent for The RealReal that a friend recommended and she was optimistic about getting close to retail because of how new the bracelets are. I figure if I take about a $2k loss between price increases and sales tax it’s worth it. I know I will be happier with the larger size or I wouldn’t be here questioning it.

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Is it too late to exchange them? Have you tried that already? I had a size 15 and wore it for almost a month and am very happy I exchanged it for the 16 instead (even though most people told me not to).
 
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tinaxx said:
Is it too late to exchange them? Have you tried that already? I had a size 15 and wore it for almost a month and am very happy I exchanged it for the 16 instead (even though most people told me not to).
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Unfortunately it is. Even though I’ve worn it for less than a month, it was purchased at the end of September before the price increase and my mom held onto it until my birthday. So the 30 days is long gone. It’s re-sell and rebuy for me I’m thinking.
 
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tinaxx said:
Oh I see. Good luck!!
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Thank you! I’m waiting for my quote for these two then will make an apt at the boutique and really take my time this time around with being sure the next size up is really what I prefer.

When I bought my Love I was just SO EXCITED I hardly even thought of the size. Hindsight is 20/20 for a reason I guess!
 
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PC1984 said:
The 17 looks great!! So glad you’re happy with it. You’ll definitely think of this post on your next ride.:lol:

Looks like a perfect fit! My 17 looks similar.
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Chaton said:
I'm glad you exchanged it! I was the 1st to vote! I have 14 cm wrist and have a size 16. Cartier SAs like to size the 1 cm tight fit, but on the forum, most of us prefer the looser fit! Enjoy!

I would suggest getting a wristband to wear ever so often at home so you don't bang it up too much while you adjust to wearing it. It helped me a lot, and my Loves are rather pristine (all things considered!). I wear it more often than not at home to be honest! LOL
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Thanks so much! I already ordered some wristbands for around the house and on the Peloton! I appreciate the input because the first two times I visited the boutique the SA was really insistent that 16 was the "correct" size, unless I wanted it "so loose." So I guess it is a bit subjective. I don't consider the 17 loose! I'm super happy with it!
 
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