Rolex - Better made watch.
Cartier - more styles.
I prefer to spend money on a better made watch. =)
Cartier - more styles.
I prefer to spend money on a better made watch. =)
Cartier or Rolex.....Which do you prefer??
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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'.
Laboheme, I just pasted part of an article from AskMen.com into the thread "Wristwatches.. which do you wear". It was interesting how they don't like Rolexes and make no mention of Cartier. I love my Cartier Tank Francaise and my sister in law has a gorgeous diamond studded Rolex that is so light weight I was shocked.... and green:greengrin: . Those silly men!!
Laboheme, I just pasted part of an article from AskMen.com into the thread "Wristwatches.. which do you wear". It was interesting how they don't like Rolexes and make no mention of Cartier. I love my Cartier Tank Francaise and my sister in law has a gorgeous diamond studded Rolex that is so light weight I was shocked.... and green:greengrin: . Those silly men!!
LOL!!!
I commented over in the "Wristwatches..." topic.
Depends on what you are looking for. I have two rolexes and love them to death. My husband has a cartier. I love how bold the rolex is, the cartier is much sleeker and understated IMO.
Even though I know Rolex is a watch maker, Cartier has come up with designs that are so gorgeous and timeless well they take my breath away. And they are well made and last a lifetime. I don't think of Cartier as just "more styles". They're well made, quality watches, too. The Panthere watch was and still is considered art as far as watches go. I'm biased, I know. Of course, if you gave me a Rolex I wouldn't turn it down! They are gorgeous in their own way. But if I'm buying, it's Cartier for me.
I know I'm more of a Handbag person than a Watch person but I have been after a Rolex for years (hopefully will finally get one in November for my Birthday) but I didn't know you could change the face and dials. So if you buy one with a Black face and a few years later want to change it you can put in a White face (just for instance)?
You can look at this as buying a watch versus being a jewelry piece, as someone suggested earlier.
But at a certain age, a watch should be much more than either. Your watch is really a statement piece -- it should be a reflection of you, not what's a better watch, not what's a better piece of jewelry. YOU.
Go with your gut. Which one represents YOU better?
But at a certain age, a watch should be much more than either. Your watch is really a statement piece -- it should be a reflection of you, not what's a better watch, not what's a better piece of jewelry. YOU.
Go with your gut. Which one represents YOU better?
In terms of value, an automatic watch is much better than a battery operated one. But design wise, I think roadster is much better. Rolex is a classic design but roadster is classic and hip at the same time. Good luck with your choice!
I totally agree and can I also add that I think nowadays, watches are the new status symbols (so to speak) judging by the increased coverage of watches by newspapers from the tabloids to WSJ and FT. You don't see too many people with a good timepiece but Birkins are seriously common nowadays because it has become a lot more 'affordable' for lots of people - I see at least 10 a day and I must confess it is getting a bit boring
.Actually can I go back to the subject of Rolex being a better watchmaker than Cartier. Whoever thinks that is misled by Rolex marketing that they are the most accurate or the ultimate watch (not true Rolexes are more like LV Monogram Canvas Speedy, the starter of a collection and it's not exactly hard to make Rolexes accurate because they are thick) and the perception that Cartier is only about Tank Fran[FONT="]ça[/FONT]ise, Santos or Roadster.
If you dig deeper, you will find that movements in Collection Priv[FONT="]ée[/FONT] Cartier Paris are way superior to Rolex. You have to look at the Tortues, the Rotondes, the other Tanks such as Tank[FONT="] à Vis, Tank Guichet, Tank Chinoise. These things have[/FONT] movements made by people like F.P. Journe (he is either the 1st or 2nd best living watchmaker). There are also movements made by Renauld & Papi who supplies Audemars Piguet. Even my cheapo Pasha in post[FONT="] #[/FONT]15 has a Jaeger LeCoultre movement which is way better than any Rolex so I would be grateful if someone can say why Rolexes are better made watches? [FONT="]
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There are so many choices even between the two ranges. I mean, Rolex, considering you can basically make your own watch choosing the strap (from many), face colour (from a huge selection), bezil etc You can pretty much have exactly what you want.
With Cartier, I believe, you get what you see.
Personally, I wouldn't mind either (watches have not really been my thing - until I found this site that is - this site is worse for my handbag addiction and now I find my addiction is just widening to include clothes, watches etc - my husband is thinking of banning me from the computer) but I have to say that I have always wanted a Rolex, probably due to the name and status and (as has been said already) we are lead to believe that they are the best!
Mind you, depending on what sort of look you are after Tag have some beauties too - check out the Uma Thurman ads!
Good luck with our search - maybe you can get one of each eventually!!!!!
With Cartier, I believe, you get what you see.
Personally, I wouldn't mind either (watches have not really been my thing - until I found this site that is - this site is worse for my handbag addiction and now I find my addiction is just widening to include clothes, watches etc - my husband is thinking of banning me from the computer) but I have to say that I have always wanted a Rolex, probably due to the name and status and (as has been said already) we are lead to believe that they are the best!
Mind you, depending on what sort of look you are after Tag have some beauties too - check out the Uma Thurman ads!
Good luck with our search - maybe you can get one of each eventually!!!!!
I have both and love both...the only thing about Rolex that I like better is that it has a second hand and the date. Also, you can shower, swim with a Rolex...very practical.
