Cartier or Rolex.....Which do you prefer??
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I hope you get your Chanel, but between the two watches, Cartier and Rolex, there is no question as to whick one to get, Rolex, that goes for quality and resale, you can not go wrong. Don't get me wrong, Cartier makes a beautiful watch, but Cartier is known for it's jewelry design, not watch movements. See the following letter I found, very interesting!
Dear friend,
You’ve listed two timepieces that run into the thousands of dollars, and neither actually come from a watchmaking company. Richemont, who owns Cartier, lists the company not as a specialist watchmaking maison like it does with Jaeger-LeCoultre or IWC, but rather as a jewelry maison. Cartier does have a great history of watch design, and its Tank watch is nothing short of a classic. It’s just too bad it has ruined the line by using subpar movements, movements so bad no amount of history could redeem them. Cartier makes great jewelry for your wife; it doesn’t make great watches for you.
Louis Vuitton is even worse than Cartier. Neither of these two prestigious luxury brands means a thing in the watchmaking world -- forget them unless you’re looking for a diamond ring or a leather purse."
Dear friend,
You’ve listed two timepieces that run into the thousands of dollars, and neither actually come from a watchmaking company. Richemont, who owns Cartier, lists the company not as a specialist watchmaking maison like it does with Jaeger-LeCoultre or IWC, but rather as a jewelry maison. Cartier does have a great history of watch design, and its Tank watch is nothing short of a classic. It’s just too bad it has ruined the line by using subpar movements, movements so bad no amount of history could redeem them. Cartier makes great jewelry for your wife; it doesn’t make great watches for you.
Louis Vuitton is even worse than Cartier. Neither of these two prestigious luxury brands means a thing in the watchmaking world -- forget them unless you’re looking for a diamond ring or a leather purse."
The Cartier Tank Francaise is beautiful on you. This is the watch that my husband is getting for me...just haven't decided on the size. Any suggestions on the size? I am 5'7, 130 lbs, with 6 inch wrist. Also, which size is the most popular?
Cartier and Rolex watches are more than $3K, so if you can only spend less than $3k, then a Chanel Jumbo will be a great choice.
Hi, everyone!
At the end of the year I am going buy a watch and I'm having a hard time trying to decide between Rolex and Cartier. I am probably going to buy from a reseller so that I can get more bang for my buck. Right now, I'm thinking I want a watch with at least a few diamonds. Which brand would you choose and why?
Thanks so much!
At the end of the year I am going buy a watch and I'm having a hard time trying to decide between Rolex and Cartier. I am probably going to buy from a reseller so that I can get more bang for my buck. Right now, I'm thinking I want a watch with at least a few diamonds. Which brand would you choose and why?
Thanks so much!
Very Hard Choice because I want one of each eventually too. LOL
I would go with the Rolex first though.. and one day get the Cartier too.
I would go with the Rolex first though.. and one day get the Cartier too.
I think, if you want diamonds on the Cartier you have buy a gold/wg watch. Rolex you can get diamonds on the dial with a steel watch, but have to get gold if you want a diamond bezel.
Rolex gives you a lot more choices. Cartier IMHO is more elegant and is easier to choose since the choices are fewer. They have a lower resell value than rolex but that would work in your favor.
Are you in the market for a gold or steel watch?
Rolex gives you a lot more choices. Cartier IMHO is more elegant and is easier to choose since the choices are fewer. They have a lower resell value than rolex but that would work in your favor.
Are you in the market for a gold or steel watch?
Very Hard Choice because I want one of each eventually too. LOL I would go with the Rolex first though.. and one day get the Cartier too.
LOL -- I wish my budget would allow me to get one of each!
I would consider either. Right now I am leaning toward a stainless steel Rolex with diamonds. It will take me until the end of the year to save up for one so I will probably change my mind several times before I actually make the purchase.
Thanks for your feedback -- I appreciate it!
You must try as many styles as possible.
Since i was a teenager i have wanted a Tank Francaise. When i put it on my wrist, it looked awful on me. Even the SA had to agree. Same goes for a few of the Rolexes, so research as many styles as you can and that might make the deciding easier.
Stainless steel vs gold vs two-tone
Diamond markers/bezel vs plain
MOP face vs colours vs white
Shape - round vs square vs rectangle
Even the bracelet might make a difference to you..... leather vs metal etc
Since i was a teenager i have wanted a Tank Francaise. When i put it on my wrist, it looked awful on me. Even the SA had to agree. Same goes for a few of the Rolexes, so research as many styles as you can and that might make the deciding easier.
Stainless steel vs gold vs two-tone
Diamond markers/bezel vs plain
MOP face vs colours vs white
Shape - round vs square vs rectangle
Even the bracelet might make a difference to you..... leather vs metal etc
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I agree with wantitneedit, try them on over and over. I took pictures when I was looking. It helped me to go home and look at them online w/out the SA trying to influence me. Really both brand are a great choice! Good luck!
BTW, when I set out to get a watch. I was rolex, rolex, rolex. I bought a Cartier. You just don't know until you put them on.
BTW, when I set out to get a watch. I was rolex, rolex, rolex. I bought a Cartier. You just don't know until you put them on.