Juste Un Clou Bracelet (JUC) Discussion

[kewave]

yes, but i would rather lose a screw than the bracelet. I don't wanna take any chances. Now I'm always checking the screw that keeps getting loose. Someone above said the screws can still fall out with the new mechanism. I read someone saying to put glue on it but I do not know if that will be a good idea.

No the screw won't come out completely, unlike the original design, the screw for the new closure is integrated to 1 half of the bracelet. But once the screw is loosen too much then half of the bracelet just get detached altogether, that's how some lost the bracelet. No one lose the screw alone in the new closing mechanism anymore.
Of course no one wants to take any chances to lose the bracelet. You may want to go to Cartier and raised your concerns since some posters had gone to Cartier to have the problem rectified.

 

[kewave]

I wear my "new system" 4 diamond Love with my "old system" diamond JUC, and my Love has come off accidentally several times. I think that my Love is most secure when worn alone, once I put the JUC next to it, they tap each other all day, everyday and it loosens the "new system" (Love) screws. It just happened again one week ago, luckily it was lost/found in my house, the other times in my car, but it's nerve-wracking and must be checked multiple times per day. This last lost and found episode came after not checking the screws for 24 hours (I forgot).

That's no good, this will just make me a nervous wreck fussing over the bracelet. Not cool at all!
Someone mentioned that the way it's screwed on makes a difference. After the bracelet is screwed lightly on both sides then tighten evenly on both sides may help. I read a poster sent her Love back 3 times and it was replaced before the problem went away.
I got the 4 diamonds Rose Gold Love Bracelet originally but returned it for the JUC. So glad I went with JUC cos I never have any problem with it!

 

[kelly girl]

Thanks for posting the video uhpharm01. I now know how my bracelet fell off with out my realizing it. I'm still hoping my jeweler can find me the older model.

 

[SPlovesluxe]

So the hole for the new version is smaller and more round than the new version. The old version has an elongated hole and the missing diamonds are in fact the ones that would be against my skin. I think you all make a very valid point. Safety first specially when so much money is at stake. I have the old love bracelet and I have never had a problem for the past 10 years. I just want Cartier to show me both bracelets in my size and with my requirements so I can make a decision. Thank you all for your support and suggestions I feel less confused because of you all.

 

[CartierLVer]

Went into my local boutique to see if they had the juc with the new lock (they didn't) so I tried on the thin loves instead. I really need to get my love cleaned/polished [emoji85].

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I love the combo stack you have! Why do you need to get your love polished?! Plz don't! It's only gonna get scratched up again and the polishing will take away some gold! Wear it in good health and fortune!

 

[uhpharm01]

Thanks for posting the video uhpharm01. I now know how my bracelet fell off with out my realizing it. I'm still hoping my jeweler can find me the older model.

You're welcome Kelly Girl! Good luck with your search. I hope that you can locate one.

 

[Miss CC]

I love the combo stack you have! Why do you need to get your love polished?! Plz don't! It's only gonna get scratched up again and the polishing will take away some gold! Wear it in good health and fortune!

Ohh I had no idea. I was thinking it looked a bit dull next to the new love but I guess that's just normal. Thanks for the info!! [emoji173]️

 

[CartierLVer]

Ohh I had no idea. I was thinking it looked a bit dull next to the new love but I guess that's just normal. Thanks for the info!! [emoji173]️

Yes. Mines looks dull with all the scratches but in certain dim lighting or other types of lighting it has a beautiful patina shine which I love.

 

[SPlovesluxe]

Kellygirl and kewave I would like to thank you for brainstorming with me on the JUC. I went to the Mansion today to check the new lock in my size and the old lock. I picked the old. Ultimately as you mentioned a couple of diamonds next to my skin didn't matter when compared to the piece of mind. I also have another observation and it's about heritage and legacy. People know cartier's designs but they don't know that love and JUC were designed by Aldo Cipullo an accomplished designer and jeweler. Your remarks made me remember that he must have put a lot of thought in what he designed. I trust Aldo Cipullo more than Cartier because he was not influenced by the customers' complaint regarding the locks or the need to cater to his customers (and profit from them too) .
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[hiri]

Kellygirl and kewave I would like to thank you for brainstorming with me on the JUC. I went to the Mansion today to check the new lock in my size and the old lock. I picked the old. Ultimately as you mentioned a couple of diamonds next to my skin didn't matter when compared to the piece of mind. I also have another observation and it's about heritage and legacy. People know cartier's designs but they don't know that love and JUC were designed by Aldo Cipullo an accomplished designer and jeweler. Your remarks made me remember that he must have put a lot of thought in what he designed. I trust Aldo Cipullo more than Cartier because he was not influenced by the customers' complaint regarding the locks or the need to cater to his customers (and profit from them too) .
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Do you know the JUC was discontinued back then? I agree, he was the pro! he died so young tho....

 

[SPlovesluxe]

Do you know the JUC was discontinued back then? I agree, he was the pro! he died so young tho....

Brilliant designer. I went to an exhibit at the mansion a few years ago and was blown away. I think his brother still works in New York

 

[kewave]

Kellygirl and kewave I would like to thank you for brainstorming with me on the JUC. I went to the Mansion today to check the new lock in my size and the old lock. I picked the old. Ultimately as you mentioned a couple of diamonds next to my skin didn't matter when compared to the piece of mind. I also have another observation and it's about heritage and legacy. People know cartier's designs but they don't know that love and JUC were designed by Aldo Cipullo an accomplished designer and jeweler. Your remarks made me remember that he must have put a lot of thought in what he designed. I trust Aldo Cipullo more than Cartier because he was not influenced by the customers' complaint regarding the locks or the need to cater to his customers (and profit from them too) .
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Glad you have finally come to a happy decision
I think most JUC owners struggled with the opening initially but you really need to use your index finger for support on the pointed side in lifting upward whilst the thumb pushes downward near the nail head. Once you practise a few times, you will get the hang of it. It becomes super easy and the best part is it's super secure, no one risks having it falls off one's arm unlike Love bracelet!
Enjoy your new JUC to the fullest ❤️

 

[CartierLVer]

I would love to see a comparison of the old and new JUC with diamonds to see where they added the extra diamonds on the new JUC! I mean, a couple of extra diamonds on the new JUC should've raised the price on the new one!

 

[SPlovesluxe]

I would love to see a comparison of the old and new JUC with diamonds to see where they added the extra diamonds on the new JUC! I mean, a couple of extra diamonds on the new JUC should've raised the price on the new one!

I posted a picture of the new and old lock. If you look at the new lock it's round not elongated like the old version. 2 additional diamonds are in fact at the bottom of the nail head next to the skin. They are invisible when the bracelet is worn and you can only see them if you take the bracelet off. In a way the new lock allows the bracelet to be more like the ring that has diamonds all over the nailhead. Hope my explanation makes sense.

 

[OlyUK]

Thanks for the picture of the new and old lock with the JUC. I am lucky as found a shop that still has one old lock JUC and supposed to be picking it up. Definitely think people prefer the old locking system, Hate idea of it falling off.