Need help for first luxury watch-- Rolex or Cartier?

[freshie2096]

Hi all tPF members,

I need your help please.

As you can see from the title, I'm going to getting my first luxury watch, how exciting but I wasn't sure should get Rolex or Cartier?

Cartier ballon bleu de Cartier in 33mm

Rolex oyster ever rose in 36mm

Any advise please? Thanks in advance!

 

[pree]

Hi!
Even though I love the ballon bleu, I think that you should get the Rolex. The ever rose is gorgeous and the oyster bracelet is sophisticated. The Rolex is also more hard wearing- more water resistant and automatic

 

[Trekkie]

Personally I like the Cartier one better, because its so interesting.

 

[Lovefour]

Rolex I love it! I just got one and I am so happy with it. I wear it 24/7. SO durable!

 

[freshie2096]

Rolex I love it! I just got one and I am so happy with it. I wear it 24/7. SO durable!

Hi guys, thanks for the input !

 

[freshie2096]

Rolex I love it! I just got one and I am so happy with it. I wear it 24/7. SO durable!

Hi lovefour, would you be able to share a modelling pic of your Rolex watch? Thanks

 

[LovingDiamonds]

If you are going to spend this much on a watch, then certainly the Rolex Daydate in Everose is THE choice! Although the Ballon Bleu is a beautiful watch, a gold Rolex Daydate is...well, a gold Rolex daydate...there is nothing more to say...
I envy you

 

[Backe]

Definitely Rolex!

 

[ame]

Hi!
Even though I love the ballon bleu, I think that you should get the Rolex. The ever rose is gorgeous and the oyster bracelet is sophisticated. The Rolex is also more hard wearing- more water resistant and automatic

I am in agreement. And adding to these reasons, it has a date. Now that I have a watch with a date... I can't go back.

 

[calliesun]

I have both brands and Rolex is by far my favorite of the two. I love the quality of the watch and the movement of the second hand is just beautiful. If I could have only one watch it would be a Rolex hands down. It is also lighter on my wrist and more comfortable to wear. Definitely try both of these models out for yourself. [emoji6]

 

[MimiCat]

As much as I love the Cartier, my vote goes to the Rolex hands down . Congrats in your new watch

 

[Lovefour]

Hi lovefour, would you be able to share a modelling pic of your Rolex watch? Thanks

10 char.

 

[Lovefour]

Sorry It's posted sideways!

 

[aerinha]

Much as I love my ballon bleu in SS, the watch in rose doesn't do it for me. Between the two I prefer the Rolex in rose.

 

[colorado]

I think Rolex has more experience in watch making but personally I tend more to Cartier. I own almost 20 Cartier watches and think about more extensions for my Cartier collection. I think it's more a matter of taste. Cartier and Rolex are great companies but if it comes to discuss techniques, Rolex is probably the better choice.