I wouldn't recommend this, if a non authorized watch maker repairs a Rolex or replaces a part, you lose your guarantee and it is losing the resale value
Cartier or Rolex.....Which do you prefer??
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I wouldn't recommend this, if a non authorized watch maker repairs a Rolex or replaces a part, you lose your guarantee and it is losing the resale value
As @Gabs007 said above, using an authorized watch maker who has a parts account is important!
One thing to note re:Rolex is for vintage watches, when serviced, a RSC watch service requires them to bring the watch back to factory settings, which can seriously impact the re-sale value for vintage Rolex.
The loss of value is due to the removal of patina and swapping the original parts to modern ones. This is why it is often better to deal with a skilled restorer as they can repair parts rather than simply replacing them.
I found a local watch guy who was highly recommended on the Rolex forum and went to him once the watch was out of warranty. I do think he is authorized but costs less than sending to Rolex and you don't have to deal with the shipping back and forth
A friend had his Rolex repaired by a skilled local watch guy and then tried to sell it, couldn't due to simply a tiny bit being replaced. If somebody doesn't ever want to resell it, it is totally fine, but if there is just a remote possibility of somebody wanting to sell it, I think it is best only done by somebody who is authorized.
from my limited knowledge, watches aren't much better than purses to re-sell. Unless maybe you were comfortable selling your watch and buying another preowned one. I have an old 14K gold Rolex which is worth very little because it's small and small watches aren't popular now. I mean Very Little. The value is less than what I spent on servicing it for years but I got my good out of it I guess.
I never buy items with the aim to resell, can't be bothered with that, but let's just say compared to other brands some brands hold their value a bit better, that goes out of the window with a replacement part as no company will touch it since it is not classed as original anymore. Anybody who buys jewelry or purses as "investment" has no idea what an investment really is.
I’m a Cartier fan through and through. The Panthere was my first Cartier watch. I’ve added several to my collection over the years. I own a Rolex too - but it is just not as pretty as the Cartier watches.
I'd love to see your old gold Rolex! I think they're very charming.
As to the original question, I like date on my watch so that rules out Cartier (unless you get it in bigger sizes, which I also don't recommend for daily wear due to comfort). I also prefer round faces for easier reading, and mechanical movements for a bit of 'soul'. So that would tick all Rolex for me.
Your personal preference and style will vary, so there's no right or wrong answer. How do they make you feel? You're not getting a watch for the most accurate time-keeping (otherwise go for digital with atomic time sync function...), but a whimsical wrist companion. They are both timeless, classic pieces but really quite different.
I think Cartier places looks first while Rolex has a form-follows-function design aesthetic. So honestly, I think Cartier looks more elegant on the wrist, but Rolex is just a bigger joy to wear and interact with on a personal level.
And while Cartier does have an impressive horological history, they're much more spread out over a variety of endeavors. Rolex is ultra-focused on JUST watches, keeping a tight lineup and constantly updating them with small but important improvements. I would trust the Rolex to last much longer than Cartier under similar conditions, if that matters to you.
In the end they're both really nice watches so just get what you love on your wrist (be sure to try it on--no amount of internet opinions can replace that)!
Oh, a perfect example of how the two differ in design/function/interaction:
Both Cartier and Rolex do a beautiful hidden clasp, but on Cartier watches it uses the butterfly clasp, which requires you to stick your finger inside to open. It can cause a small pinch on your fingernail, and the watch must be fit slightly loose to allow that finger underneath.
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Whereas Rolex's answer is the crownclasp, which you pull gently on the crown from the outside to open, allowing a better fit and ease of opening while remaining secure when closed. It's my favorite type of clasp and I wish more watches offered this mechanism.
Example:
I really like interacting with Rolexes (to play with) and I really like looking at Cartier (on other people's wrists).
Both Cartier and Rolex do a beautiful hidden clasp, but on Cartier watches it uses the butterfly clasp, which requires you to stick your finger inside to open. It can cause a small pinch on your fingernail, and the watch must be fit slightly loose to allow that finger underneath.
Example:
Whereas Rolex's answer is the crownclasp, which you pull gently on the crown from the outside to open, allowing a better fit and ease of opening while remaining secure when closed. It's my favorite type of clasp and I wish more watches offered this mechanism.
Example:
I really like interacting with Rolexes (to play with) and I really like looking at Cartier (on other people's wrists).
Did the OP make a choice? Since I just went through the whole process of choosing my first (and probably only) automatic watch, saying “Rolex or Cartier?” is so limiting. It sounds like just going for brand recognition instead of thinking what one actually wants or needs. Like buying a Ferrari because it’s a Ferrari even though you don’t have a driver’s license.
my old rolex is in storage but similar to this one. someone trying to sell for $3,000 on ebay
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