Cartier or Rolex.....Which do you prefer??

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#197
Bee...Bee said:
I think Chopard Happy Sport with just the round diamonds is more classic than the Happy Snow and would I be wrong to say that Happy Snow comes with a rubber strap which I think sucks in comparison to leather straps for the Happy Sport? As for Patek vs. Piaget, Patek all the way (actually I am a bit biased because I want a Patek minute repeater for my husband, LOL)!

But back to Cartier vs. Rolex, it is a no brainer for me really: if you want to be an female paratrooper, buy the Rolex but if you want to be a lady, buy the Cartier. May be I'll demonstrate using pics:

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Both the Pasha and the Submariner are diving watches (though of different depths, LOL). I'll pick the one on the right any day. Actually can I also say that I don't like Rolex at all - I think it is slightly unrefined - and I am trying to get my husband to throw away this Submariner!
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Could you model this and put it on the thread for watches being modelled? would make a lovely addition and a great reference size wise,paticularly to all the Cartier fans on here!
That would be so cool if you could!! thanks! Chaz xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
#198
seahorse said:
Hi mlredo, I'm seriously considering my very first major watch purchase, and oh boy isn't that tough! :sweatdrop: Everytime when I'm about to press that Submit Order button, I start to second guess:roflmfao:

I'm a conservative person, and would like to make a good investment on my first fine watch, you know, something that'll last through the years. I've gone through the Rolex vs Cartier mind battle, stepped back from the Patek Philippe vs Piaget price range, trust me it's painful :push:

Right now I'm favoring the Chopard Happy Snow 28mm, what do you think of that? BTW is the Chopard too thick?

Hi! please could you post pics of your Chopard on the watches being modelled thread,yours is the only Chopard post I have found so far,and the Happy Snow is just gorgeous!(lucky lady!) would make a lovely addition!! Thank you!! Chaz xxxxxxxxx
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#199
Rolex! I was very close to getting a Cartier (love the Roadster), but in the end opted for the Rolex, because I thought it was better for me as my first high end watch. Cartier definitely comes in 2nd for me though, and I hope to own one in the future.
 
#201
I bought a Rolex Yacht Master two days ago and before buying it brand new I looked at some pre-owned ones. I found the exact same watch as what I bought that was from 1998 and it was in fabulous condition and they were selling it from $800 less than it would be to buy a brand new 2008 version of the same watch. Over 10 years I think that is an investment. I am a big fan of the Roadster and I still want one but the automatic movement makes Rolex stand out over Cartier. But I do still want the Pink face Roadster
 
#202
itsnicole said:
Rolex! I was very close to getting a Cartier (love the Roadster), but in the end opted for the Rolex, because I thought it was better for me as my first high end watch. Cartier definitely comes in 2nd for me though, and I hope to own one in the future.
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I feel the same way. I am saving for a Datejust with mother of pearl face and diamonds. Then I am going for a tank watch from Cartier. Enjoy your new watch!
 
#206
^^ Both are faked just as much. It's sad.

Even the Cert of Authenticity and Warranty card looks real.

Too bad the papers are so simplistic with no holograms or whatever. My Cartier came with basically a book with a page of Certificate. Really stupid looking.
 
#208
I have both rolex and cartier...I'd have to say I don't wear my Rolexes. They're too staid n boring. Of course they hold their value.

But Cartier gives me "A" satisfaction. The best cartier watch for me is the Roadster. It is updated, elegant with a touch of funk. Sigh...
 
#209
simply simply you cannot go wrong with either.
but please note cartier is just a fashion (jewelry) house.
Cartier buys the movements from rolex. (rolex bought [the movements] ages ago from patek phillippe.) Anyway, like i mentioned before when you buy a cartier you are just really buying the design, however trendy or classic, with a rolex movement. With Rolex they make it all. THUS that is why ROLEXs maintain their value for much more time than a cartier does. cartier depreciates much faster.

Now i wont argue that Cartier has the better looking watches. In fact all my watches are cartier with my daily baby being the tank chrono SS but i dont stop to recognize rolex is the better brand because of all their exclusive movements made in house, materials, their quality control, and longetivity etc.

that said, I'd STILL GO FOR THE BALLON BLEU. (im trying to go for a large model 42 mm for myself in rose gold)
 
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