i work with watches. and u need to think about the future . Cartier does not have a good resale value as a Rolex. Rolex is an investment and with Rolex you can always change the face and that means a cheaper way to get a new watch. ( face - dials) need more questions please PM me i can help u . ( i work with cartiers, rolex, tag hauer, omegas etc. )
Cartier or Rolex.....Which do you prefer??
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Rolex is a watch maker, Cartier is a jeweller. So from a watch point of view, I think Rolex is the better option. From a jewellery piece point of view, Cartier may be the choice.
I personally only buy watches from watch makers.
You sound just like my mom!
LOL - I wear a Rolex mid-size now, but absolutely love the look of the Tank Francaise. I do plan to get a Tank eventually as a dress watch. But of the 2, Rolex is superior in terms of resale and mechanics. But on looks alone, it's a personal preference! Depends on what's more important to you.
hmmm...I've had both and definitely prefer the look of the Cartier designs on myself and other women. Most of the Rolexs are too sporty/masculine. Depends on your sense of style tho'. My mom loves her Rolex even though I tried to get her to choose a Cartier. There's something so eighties/MiamiVice/yuppie about them to me...I sold mine.
OTOH The watch snob part of me hates that so many of the Cartiers are quartz, so we're really paying for the name and style..not much watchmaking substance, like with a Rolex or Patek.
disclosure: I just ordered a midsize Cartier Tank Francaise today, so I may be a bit biased.
OTOH The watch snob part of me hates that so many of the Cartiers are quartz, so we're really paying for the name and style..not much watchmaking substance, like with a Rolex or Patek.
disclosure: I just ordered a midsize Cartier Tank Francaise today, so I may be a bit biased.
This is a great question. I've always loved the Rolex and then I went and bought the Cartier tank francaise. Go figure. I love the classic look of Cartier. And I don't plan on reselling it so that's not an issue. Good luck. I'm sure you'll be thrilled with either one.
I'm hysterical laughing over this. I agree. I'm sorry I didn't get the midsize Tank. I tell myself my wrist and hands are small but... oh well. LOL
I have a datejust and I just love rolex. mine is the most simple version (steel) bec I love that it is so understatement but I would love to get a bi-colour.
I also love the Cartier tank but I am in doubt whether they are of the same quality. if you have to choose (and are not planning to get another watch at some point) I'd say rolex. like someone said, you can change it in so many ways.
I also love the Cartier tank but I am in doubt whether they are of the same quality. if you have to choose (and are not planning to get another watch at some point) I'd say rolex. like someone said, you can change it in so many ways.
Rolex is a watch maker, Cartier is a jeweller. So from a watch point of view, I think Rolex is the better option. From a jewellery piece point of view, Cartier may be the choice.
I personally only buy watches from watch makers.
Yes but then my Cartier has a better movement than a Rolex (in fact I am going to dare say ANY Rolex)
. Look at the pic below for the movement of the Cartier Pasha and a Rolex Submariner.
[SIZE=-1]Côtes de Genève stripe pattern on the Cartier beats the finish on the Rolex anyday and this is not going into any other details that I don't really understand such as the anglage and the bevelling!
P.S. The lack of finish in the Rolex is why there is no peek-a-boo, LOL sapphire crystal back which everyone does nowaday.
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EDIT: This is my ignorant thinking if you want to be a lady then buy a Cartier, if you want to be a marine commando buy a Rolex!
In answering your question, I guess it really depends on how many watches you already have and where you intend on wearing your new watch. The Rolex Datejust is a very practical watch and simply indestructible. I have worn my Lady Datejust (stainless steel/18K yellow gold jubilee bracelet, 18K yellow gold fluted bezel, ivory Pyramid dial, Roman numerals) at work, playing tennis, playing golf, swimming, hiking, jogging, to museums, on dates with DH, to the pumpkin patch with my toddler, etc. It looks appropriate with a suit, daytime dresses, jeans, and exercise/outdoor attire. Every five years or so, I take the Datejust in for a complete overhaul or service. For dressier occasions, I have a dainty vintage 1940s diamond and platinum tonneau Hamilton with a simple diamond bracelet.
While it does not keep time as accurately as a watch with quartz movement, the Datejust's versatility (and the fact that I need not worry about replacing a battery every year) has made it a great everyday watch for the past 14 years. Both the midsize Rolex Datejust and the Cartier Roadster with the pink face you are considering sound lovely. However, if you had to start with one watch, I suggest the Rolex Datejust as it is just a great basic, the watch equivalent of the little black dress or a simple strand of pearls. If you get the plain bezel Datejust I would probably go with the Oyster bracelet (rather than the Jubilee bracelet) as watches with that combination seem more stylistically coherent with a cleaner, more elegant look. The Cartier Roadster with the pink face would be a great second (or third or fourth or fifth...) watch to get if you want to add some fun and variety to your watch wardrobe.
While it does not keep time as accurately as a watch with quartz movement, the Datejust's versatility (and the fact that I need not worry about replacing a battery every year) has made it a great everyday watch for the past 14 years. Both the midsize Rolex Datejust and the Cartier Roadster with the pink face you are considering sound lovely. However, if you had to start with one watch, I suggest the Rolex Datejust as it is just a great basic, the watch equivalent of the little black dress or a simple strand of pearls. If you get the plain bezel Datejust I would probably go with the Oyster bracelet (rather than the Jubilee bracelet) as watches with that combination seem more stylistically coherent with a cleaner, more elegant look. The Cartier Roadster with the pink face would be a great second (or third or fourth or fifth...) watch to get if you want to add some fun and variety to your watch wardrobe.
No worries, sometimes I think I should have gotten the smaller ladies' one. I think this means we need one of each. LOL!
I went with the midsize because my other watch is incredibly tiny and i wanted something very different.
I even thought about the men's size TF but date windows tend to make me nutty.
Even my Rolex's were 'no date'.