I tried both on and greatly prefer the small bangle over the medium flexible one. I like how the bangle sits flush against the love and has the same width as the love. The flexible bothered me somehow. It’s good if you aren’t stacking and like bracelets over bangles but I just personally didn’t like it.
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Hello! May I ask if the small Clash felt lighter than your classic Love? As I am looking for lighter bracelets.
Thanks!
They seem to be about the same weight, but the Clash has rounder surfaces on the inside and in my opinion, feels more comfortable than the love. The Clash also runs larger than the love. I wear a 17 love and my clash is size 15.
I felt the opposite when I tried on the small Clash in size 14 at the boutique. I felt the Love to be more comfortable, but also it was only for a short time that I had it on and I can only assume that it is also very comfortable in the long run - only I’m running out of arms but it’s very lovely!
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Many thanks!
I have to say I find the edges of the Love quite sharp.. And my skin became just to sensitive to handle those
I will try the Clash, it might work better for me 
In addition, it seems easier to take on and off. Thank you again!
Of course!Many thanks!
I have to say I find the edges of the Love quite sharp.. And my skin became just to sensitive to handle those
In addition, it seems easier to take on and off. Thank you again!
Agree, it’s the hard and somewhat sharp edges on the love that can be bothersome if sensitive. As I’m playing with both love and clash bracelets (I am currently wearing them on opposite arms) and pushing them towards my hand, the clash is definitely more gentle on my skin and wrist. And the closure is super secure and easy to open and close. I love that I can remove it anytime unlike the love. Also it doesn’t show scratches like the love. Dont get me wrong, I love my love and it was my first Cartier piece (30th wedding anniversary present from my hubby) and so iconic, but the clash has so much going for it. Funny that I didn’t like it when it first came out but now I really do. i hope you find a bracelet that will work for you! Maybe a trinity cord if full metal isn’t an option? Please keep us posted!
Chaton, it looks lovely on you. Are you sure it wasn’t too small a size? The reason I ask is that the first time I tried it on in a boutique the SA had me try on a size that (I realized later on) was too small, but I trusted he knew better so I didn’t question it at the time. And I thought no, no, no, this cannot work it’s way too uncomfortable and I left very disappointed thinking the clash bracelet was not for me (I think it was a 14). The next day I went to another boutique and the SA fitted me correctly and of course the difference was night and day. Too bad for the first SA who missed out on a sale! And I’m glad I was persistent!
Thank you so much for your message and all this great information!
I will definitely look at the Clash.
We should have the time to go to the Cartier boutique in Geneva later in December. I will keep you posted
Thank you again
Hi @Cat Fondler - I do believe it was probably the correct size since I wear the Loves in size 16 then correspondingly, I should wear the Clash in 14. It wasn't tight. I think perhaps it just felt different from the Love so it was more noticeably to me at the time. I do believe the design would be very comfortable, and I agree with all the benefits you stated about the Clash - scratches are less noticeable and the closure is more secure. My only regret is that I did not test out the moving parts at the time, which would probably have been interesting to do! However, I will be at a boutique later this month so I might check it out again!
Thank you so much for your message and all this great information!
I will definitely look at the Clash.
We should have the time to go to the Cartier boutique in Geneva later in December. I will keep you posted
Thank you again
@Gringach - From your other post, which we both commented on, I think you are considering a thin Love and stated you already have the classic in size 17, which you sometimes don't wear as the edges are sharp to you. If that is the case, I really think you should consider the Clash instead. Personally, if I could do it all over again, I would not have gotten my thin Love bracelet. Currently, it is sitting in my safe. I am just wearing my two diamond classics right now, which I like the look of more than 3 bracelets as I think it's too much for me. Additionally, I don't like it when the thin goes underneath my classics and switches places!
For a different look, I think the Clash is dressier than the Love in my opinion. The intricate design reminds me of the old basket weave design bracelet, which is greatly outdated now, but with a much more updated and more beautiful, elegant design. Either way, I am looking forward to seeing what you decide on!
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@Chaton, the 14 sounds like the right size for you in relation to your loves—2 sizes difference (if loves are not a tight fit) Mine are a looser fit; loves are 17 and the clash is 15. Glad to hear you’ll give it another try and I hope it works out for you
Could you try your small love on the other wrist? Mine crosses to the other side of my reg love too but it doesn’t bother me since it is not very frequent.
Have fun deciding!
@Chaton, the 14 sounds like the right size for you in relation to your loves—2 sizes difference (if loves are not a tight fit) Mine are a looser fit; loves are 17 and the clash is 15. Glad to hear you’ll give it another try and I hope it works out for you
Could you try your small love on the other wrist? Mine crosses to the other side of my reg love too but it doesn’t bother me since it is not very frequent.
Have fun deciding!
Yes, my Loves are a loose fit with approximately 2 cm difference from my wrist size. It's also the reason why the thin Love frequently switches places as I think it's less likely to happen with a tight fit, but I don't like the tight fit personally.
Currently, I'm not looking for any bracelets as I just got a custom 6 diamond Love in PG this year and would prefer to enjoy wearing it along with my other 4 diamond Love for a while before considering more bracelets. To me, it's my perfect stack. However, I think the Clash is a gorgeous piece!
I have worn the thin Love on my left wrist with my Trinity cord bracelet in the past and I do like that combo, but currently I'm wearing the Trinity with some other cord bracelets. I'm thinking of removing them and wearing my Miss Pasha watch soon after getting a new battery to make use of it.
I love seeing people wear the Clash though. I think it's a beautiful piece!
Did you try the clash in a 16? My loves are a 17 (loose fit) and I still have the clash in a 16, not 15. In my opinion it’s a perfect fit. It may be worth trying the size up instead. I find it extremely comfortable and wear mine almost daily.
Ah yes, I remember we previously discussed the trinity cord. I bet your pg 6 diamond is gorgeous! Is your 4 diamond love in pink or yellow? Apologies if already mentioned. Either would be a great combo with a clash. I am toying with adding a pg love small with diamonds. I don’t know if I could commit to another regular love.
I love my 6 diamond classic. I'm told it's the 1st 6 Diamond Classic created in PG as they only previously made it in YG. I was unaware of that. All my Loves are in PG. Personally, I love the look of two classics together. I didn't think I could pull it off initially because I'm a very petite person, but I think you get used to it; whereas, the 3 can be a bit much for me I think.
The Clash is beautiful. One day I think I would like to get a pair of them! (Haha) However, I would have to remove my Loves as I only like the look of it alone instead of paired with the Loves.
If I recall correctly, you have a classic and a thin already right? So you are thinking of getting another thin to create a trio for balance?