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

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#61
seahorse said:
how about a chopard?
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Seahorse,I love my Stainless Happy Diamond Sport!! Amazingly enough it is the watch that gets the most comments!!! It really makes me happy too!

I have a Cartier stainless Tank and an gold American Tank w/strap. I love the American! It is probably my favorite watch. It is so comfy and I feel so "tall and cosmopolitan" when I wear it! :D I believe the Cartiers' have a decent enough resale compared to Rolex. Although I have never owned a Rolex, I tried some on when seeking to purchase a dress watch and they just didn't feel right on me, ended up with a Reverso Jauger. I believe some Rolexs' look amazing on the right person!
Have you tried any on? I would get one that compliments your personal style!
 
#63
I have both and have owned for years . . . the Cartier keeps much better time than my Rolex . . . any of my watches with the automatic timekeeping (whatever the technical name is) aren't as accurate as the ones with the battery . . .
 
#65
I think Cartier and Chopard make more feminine looking watches. I can't get past the masculinity of Rolex, but that's just me.

I have a 32mm Cartier Pasha as well as a plated Trinity (that I dont' wear anymore). Love my Pasha. Named my sweet dog Pasha. Can put a leather strap on it and change the look. Also has a removable diamond grid (not sure if they make that style anymore). However, the movement has been fussy lately and after getting it serviced for $500, still having some issues.

I have two Chopard La Strada watches, and am hoping for a Happy Sport XL with 7 floating diamonds that has been in recent magazine ads. I love the personal customer service from the South Coast Plaza store. Extremely happy with their staff, and especially manager Craig.

So I vote for Chopard! :heart:

Lisa
 
#67
I really really like both brands, though I'm more familiar with rolex at this point... if you're really into watches, I'd recommend the Timezone forum as they've got great watch knowledge (and lots of people willing to post pix of their watches!).... :yes:


I guess it depends on how noticeable you want your watch... I'd guess most folks would recognize rolex first, and would be interested to learn that Cartier also does watches...

I like Breguet watches, Patek is great, too... tho my to-die-for fave is the A.Lange & Sohne DoubleSplit ...which is waaaay out my price range, and is a men's watch anyway. :heart:
 
#68
Junkenpo said:
I really really like both brands, though I'm more familiar with rolex at this point... if you're really into watches, I'd recommend the Timezone forum as they've got great watch knowledge (and lots of people willing to post pix of their watches!).... :yes:
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Great site; thanks for the tip! (Though it doesn't seem to be as easy to navigate as tPF :graucho:)
 
#69
I agree that Cartier is more feminine and romantic. Both are great brands for watches, you can't go wrong with either. I have a Rolex - don't know the official name but a stainless steel with pink dial and the numbers 3, 6, 9, and a Cartier Tank Francoise. I tend to wear the Cartier when I feel like dressing up and going on a date with DH. The Rolex that I have is more a day-to-day type of watch for me. It all depends on what style you want.
 
#70
Junkenpo said:
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I guess it depends on how noticeable you want your watch... I'd guess most folks would recognize rolex first, and would be interested to learn that Cartier also does watches...

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Your right, the Rolex is probably more recognizable due to its design and substance.
Funny thing, the first Rolex was made in England (not Switzerland) in 1910. The first Cartier watch was designed and sold in 1904, it was the Santos and remarkably similar to the same Santos sold today. The Tank Francoise that we know today came around a decade later.:yes:
 
#72
i'm also looking at buying myself either the cartier roadster or a rolex & i'm having a hard time deciding which one would be an overall stylish & versatile...my divorce present to myself. How does a girl decide?
 
#74
i like the cartier design better but the rolex holds its value better.

as such, i decided NOT to buy or wear any watches and i use my cell phone for the time. the $$ has been invested in bags, shoes, clothes etc....
 
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