Cartier or Rolex.....Which do you prefer??
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Both!!! 
I collect watches and I love both brands. They are very classy, luxury watches. Whatever you decide, you won't go wrong.
I collect watches and I love both brands. They are very classy, luxury watches. Whatever you decide, you won't go wrong.
I think the Rolex will hold its value better, but its really a style choice. Are you hard on stuff? Do you break things? Maybe get a Rolex. Are you fashion and status conscious, wanting to be looking in the now? Maybe Cartier? Maybe there is another brand out there for you...
My vote is for Cartier! I just love the style of the brand. I've checked out Rolex for a watch that suits my style/taste, but had no luck. But Cartier...I've been drooling over the Roadster for a year now, and I loooove the Pasha (although it doesn't look good on my wrist).
And...you can definitely get deals on Cartiers, but its a lot harder with a Rolex. I'm going to finally buy my Roadster, with a 10% discount, during the Gift Card event at Saks 5th Ave. That means I'll get a $450 gift card to spend on something else, just for buying my Roadster.
And...you can definitely get deals on Cartiers, but its a lot harder with a Rolex. I'm going to finally buy my Roadster, with a 10% discount, during the Gift Card event at Saks 5th Ave. That means I'll get a $450 gift card to spend on something else, just for buying my Roadster.
Rolex's are classic, timeless watches, but I equate them with more established and mature women. Cartier definitely for the more fashionable, young look.
I own the Cartier Roadster SS and absolutely love it when I'm not wearing my other big statement watches.
Whatever you choose will be beautiful!
I own the Cartier Roadster SS and absolutely love it when I'm not wearing my other big statement watches.
Whatever you choose will be beautiful!
I think you need to open your mind to other rolex styles or size options, I really don't think they are all THAT mature looking, the yacht master is a cool option for a sporty look and some of the changes they've made to the datejust recently I think makes it comparable in style/age category to your Roaster (which is an awesome watch)...take a look @ my 31 mm datejust.
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I've had a Cartier Roadster for three years - love it, and you can change the bracelet out to a leather strap in just minutes without having to go to a jeweler.
I think Cartiers are much more elegant and chic than Rolexes. Every trashy guy wants a big, honking Rolex when he makes his first $$ (or when he wants to look like he made $$) but a Cartier is much classier.
Ryan
I think Cartiers are much more elegant and chic than Rolexes. Every trashy guy wants a big, honking Rolex when he makes his first $$ (or when he wants to look like he made $$) but a Cartier is much classier.
Ryan
Hello ladies, so you all helped me decide between a Chanel J12 or a Rolex....But alas, just when I made up my mind about not getting the J12, I saw the Cartier midsize Francaise and the Cartier ladies Roadster with pink face!! What is a girl to do?? So now the decision comes to either the Midsized Rolex datejust with jubilee band and smooth bezel (I fell in love with a PF ers that was posted) OR one of these two (I am leaning more toward the Roadster) Cartiers. For those of you who have one or the other, both, or just a humble opinion...please post it! Do Cartier watches hold up as well as Rolexes and hold their value also? Thank you !!
Go for the Rolex, but get the fluted bezel. It looks more feminine IMO. I love mine because I never have to take it off. I shower, bath, swim, dishes and everything else with my watch. It still looks brand new! I like Cartier too, but Rolex is a better made watch and will hold it's value better. Good luck deciding....can't go wrong with either!
Its based on personal preference, I have Rolex as well but it sits in the safe while I usually switch b/t my Cartier midsized Tank, Panthere or Bedat. My friend just picked up the Roadster and she loves it, much heavier watch so if you have a small wrist, may not be for you..but i agree with imgg, you really cant wrong with either. good luck and let us know what you decided..
Honestly, Breitling watches are my fav 
But between Cartier and Rolex, I would go with the Rolex
But between Cartier and Rolex, I would go with the Rolex
