"Gifts" from Cartier SAs

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#93
Thank you for sharing the images! I only received cleaning kits, the travel box, and a travel pouch for my tank when I purchased it. The first time I had it cleaned and the battery replaced, they gave me another cleaning kit.
 
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#96
pupee said:
I don't have any special gifts so far.

I have bought these items from local Cartier stores since 2015:
1. Rg love bracelet (SA Male 1)
2. Two love rings (SA Female 1)
3. White gold 4 diamonds love bracelet (SA Male 2)
4. Ecrou Rg with diamonds (yesterday with SA Female 1)

I only recieved travel pouches, cleaning kits, travel pouches with pillow.
Moon cakes during Chinese moon cake festival (once) and meat slices during Chinese New Year (once)
Chinese red empty packets for a few years during CNY.
And requested for a glass of champagne once when I purchased the white gold love bracelet.
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I think if you really care about receiving the more "special" gifts, definitely work with one SA exclusively. :yes:
 
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#97
Have yet to receive a gift. I purchased my juc bracelet and love ring from my first SA. She was ok. A few weeks later, I purchased another love ring and the juc ring from another SA. The second SA was much more engaged and we text on and off. The first time I didn’t have an appointment with the original SA- they just gave me whoever was available. The second time, I requested an appointment and they gave me the better SA. Somehow, I am not sure that even if I had purchased all four pieces from the original SA- she would’ve given me anything. I am hoping the second SA gifts me something when I return!
 
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dove221 said:
Have yet to receive a gift. I purchased my juc bracelet and love ring from my first SA. She was ok. A few weeks later, I purchased another love ring and the juc ring from another SA. The second SA was much more engaged and we text on and off. The first time I didn’t have an appointment with the original SA- they just gave me whoever was available. The second time, I requested an appointment and they gave me the better SA. Somehow, I am not sure that even if I had purchased all four pieces from the original SA- she would’ve given me anything. I am hoping the second SA gifts me something when I return!
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Usually, when I have received gifts it is around a birthday, anniversary, or Christmas and I make all of my purchases from the same SA. Stick with your second SA who seemed to have a better relationship with you, and maybe in the future you will receive some gifts. In the mean time, enjoy your JUC and Love rings.
 
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Jetsetmax said:
Usually, when I have received gifts it is around a birthday, anniversary, or Christmas and I make all of my purchases from the same SA. Stick with your second SA who seemed to have a better relationship with you, and maybe in the future you will receive some gifts. In the mean time, enjoy your JUC and Love rings.
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Jetsetmax said:
Usually, when I have received gifts it is around a birthday, anniversary, or Christmas and I make all of my purchases from the same SA. Stick with your second SA who seemed to have a better relationship with you, and maybe in the future you will receive some gifts. In the mean time, enjoy your JUC and Love rings.
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Thank you for letting me know! The second SA is very nice and I think she is going to be my go to SA for good. Couple of questions for you- what do you think of the love cuff versus the entire bracelet?
 
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dove221 said:
Thank you for letting me know! The second SA is very nice and I think she is going to be my go to SA for good. Couple of questions for you- what do you think of the love cuff versus the entire bracelet?
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A friend in the medical field who constantly has to wash her hands, put on rubber gloves and sometimes has to take off her jewelry, has the cuff. She reasoned she can take it off more easily for work or other things, but in reality I noticed she never wears it.

I greatly prefer the traditional full Love bracelet, and I have one in all three colors. I love the look, the feel, and the history behind it. I do like the "Extra thick Love cuff", but I wish they offered it as a full extra thick bracelet. If they did, I'd buy one of those too ! So for me the full Love bracelet is the way to go. Wishing you luck with your decision!
 
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Jetsetmax said:
A friend in the medical field who constantly has to wash her hands, put on rubber gloves and sometimes has to take off her jewelry, has the cuff. She reasoned she can take it off more easily for work or other things, but in reality I noticed she never wears it.

I greatly prefer the traditional full Love bracelet, and I have one in all three colors. I love the look, the feel, and the history behind it. I do like the "Extra thick Love cuff", but I wish they offered it as a full extra thick bracelet. If they did, I'd buy one of those too ! So for me the full Love bracelet is the way to go. Wishing you luck with your decision!
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Thank you for the insight! I appreciate your response. Would you pick VCA Alhambra over Love? Curious!
 
#102
dove221 said:
Thank you for the insight! I appreciate your response. Would you pick VCA Alhambra over Love? Curious!
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VCA make great pieces to wear! Have the vintage Alhambra necklace and bracelet, and a few variations. If comparing an Alhambra bracelet to a Love bracelet, the Love bracelet is much more durable and rugged. So it might be the better choice if you have an active lifestyle and might bang it around quite a bit. The Love will get scratched, and show scratches (the first few are tough to take ;)), but then you get used to them and the bracelet doesn't look quite so shiny and its part of it's personality. The Alhambra you could wear everyday, but it is more delicate due to the small links between the motifs. Personally, I'd choose a Love for everyday. The Alhambra more if you are more cautious and not so active, or if it is going to be a piece you would wear for dinner out and somewhat less strenuous activities. I love VCA and Cartier so you can't go wrong with either. Have fun trying them on and let me know which you choose! Good luck!
 
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Jetsetmax said:
VCA make great pieces to wear! Have the vintage Alhambra necklace and bracelet, and a few variations. If comparing an Alhambra bracelet to a Love bracelet, the Love bracelet is much more durable and rugged. So it might be the better choice if you have an active lifestyle and might bang it around quite a bit. The Love will get scratched, and show scratches (the first few are tough to take ;)), but then you get used to them and the bracelet doesn't look quite so shiny and its part of it's personality. The Alhambra you could wear everyday, but it is more delicate due to the small links between the motifs. Personally, I'd choose a Love for everyday. The Alhambra more if you are more cautious and not so active, or if it is going to be a piece you would wear for dinner out and somewhat less strenuous activities. I love VCA and Cartier so you can't go wrong with either. Have fun trying them on and let me know which you choose! Good luck!
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Thanks! I was looking at the cuff, the bracelet and then VCA. VCA definitely is gorg and looks delicate. I would love a piece- Alhambra or Perlee and keep debating to go that route or just add the Love Bracelet. Then I was thinking I wanted a Tank Solo watch until I decide which bracelet I wanted. The cost for the Love Bracelet is what gets me going back and forth. The small Love Bracelet is almost too thin and the cuff seems incomplete...decisions decisions! Chatting with you is helping me sort through the options
 
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dove221 said:
Thanks! I was looking at the cuff, the bracelet and then VCA. VCA definitely is gorg and looks delicate. I would love a piece- Alhambra or Perlee and keep debating to go that route or just add the Love Bracelet. Then I was thinking I wanted a Tank Solo watch until I decide which bracelet I wanted. The cost for the Love Bracelet is what gets me going back and forth. The small Love Bracelet is almost too thin and the cuff seems incomplete...decisions decisions! Chatting with you is helping me sort through the options
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If going VCA, go for the Alhambra - it's a classic. To me the Perlee is fine, but just another bangle in a world of many bangles that want to be a Love bracelet, but are not. If you want a Love, get a Love. Prices only go up, and if you are like me, a substitute will never satisfy the desire. You will still want a Love until you finally get one. I agree, with your assessment of the thin Love and the cuff. Anyway, the most important thing is to have fun and buy the pieces that really put a smile on your face!
 
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