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

[bextasy]

The rolex

 

[GirlieShoppe]

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

Thanks so much for this -- I appreciate it!

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.

Great advice -- thank you!

Lightness and Bextasy: Thank you for your feedback!

 

[alessia70]

For everyday wear i would definitely buy a Rolex, it is much more durable.

either way you couldn't go wrong

 

[GirlieShoppe]

PamelaWoods and Alessia70: Thank you for your feedback!

 

[Fabfashion]

I love watches. It all depends on the size/color/material, etc that were already mentioned above. I like both brands. I find Cartier has more fashionable styles and Rolex (especially if you're looking at Oyster) is more classic. The Rolex look hasn't changed for decades but it's recognizable and will retain the resale value. I rotate my watches but come to think of it the only times I don't wear my Rolex is if I were to wear cocktail or evening dresses as it's not as feminine (compared to my other watches). It's a personal preference but I find it's better for day wear for me.

 

[GirlieShoppe]

^^Thank you! You made some good points!

 

[ayla]

Does residual value matter for you ? Rolex tends to hold its value better than Cartier.

 

[Chanelle]

Rolex

 

[everything posh]

I have to agree that you mus go and try on as many different styles as you can with both of these brands. I have a Cartier demoiselle and I wear it every day. I absolutely love it and fits my style perfectly. Are you definitely set on only Cartier and Rolex? I have an Omega Constellation Iris My Choice and it is super sparkly and very beautiful!
http://www.omegawatches.com/ladies/constellation/iris-my-choice/13657900

 

[GirlieShoppe]

^^I'm definitely open to other luxury brands. Thanks for the link -- it is a gorgeous watch!

 

[*ilovebrad*]

Rolex

 

[mrs moulds]

I have a Cartier, but if I had my choice, I would have gotten a Rolex hands down!

 

[GirlieShoppe]

Thanks for your feedback, ILoveBrad and MrsMoulds!!

 

[print*model]

Rolex all the way! I love mine and enjoy wearing it every day.

 

[sbelle]

I agree that going on and trying on as many watches as you can is a must. I have both Rolex and Cartier watches and think that you can't go wrong with either. I think it will end up which you feel looks better on you.

Good luck with your decision!