New Cartier collection ecrou

[SpicyTuna13]

I also tried on the newer version of the Ecrou with the single bolt. Again, these photos of the new version of the Ecrou are in the size 16. Just FYI, the fit felt similar to the older Ecrou model. I like the clasp mechanism on this one much better….but liking the design of the older Ecrou better. Decisions!!

Hope this is helpful to those considering this piece.

 

[mmiller769]

Ecrou Sizing

I stopped by Cartier last week to do some preliminary research regarding Ecrou bracelet sizing.

My Cartier sizing for reference:
Love - 17
JUC - 16

I first tried on a size 17 — it was large enough on my wrist that the nuts overlapped my love bracelet which I do not care for. It’s a complete no-go for me. Then I tried on a size 16 — it was slightly too tight making removal more on the difficult side. Although it doesn’t overlap the adjacent love bracelet.

Photos of the size 16 for reference. Please note that this is a photo of my swollen wrist after walking over 10 miles just prior. It could also be why the size 16 was on the tighter side.

It would be awesome if there were in between sizes (i.e. size 16.5)….but alas, no such thing. If I do indeed get this bracelet, I am likely to get the size 16 just because I prefer a tighter fit that doesn’t overlap my stack.

I’m hoping this post helps others with the same dilemma.
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YES! I totally understand and can relate. I wear a size 17 Love and 16 Clash for my 15.5 cm wrist. Honestly, I didn’t feel like the size 17 Ecrou overlapped too much, so I chose that one. The actual bracelet part of Ecrou is sized just like JUC and Clash, but the motifs make it about .5 cm smaller so there’s no true apples-to-apples comparison for sizing. Like you, I really wish there was a half size available because size 16 Ecrou was too small.

 

[Starlights3]

Thanks for the photos
May I ask why you think the new clasp is better than the original ecrou? I really like my ecrou clasp it’s very sturdy unlike my JUC.

I also tried on the newer version of the Ecrou with the single bolt. Again, these photos of the new version of the Ecrou are in the size 16. Just FYI, the fit felt similar to the older Ecrou model. I like the clasp mechanism on this one much better….but liking the design of the older Ecrou better. Decisions!!

Hope this is helpful to those considering this piece.

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[SpicyTuna13]

May I ask why you think the new clasp is better than the original ecrou?

Just personal preference.

Putting the bracelet on was equally easy for me for both models. No issues there.

I find the original ecrou clasp a little more difficult to take off since I have to put my finger underneath the bracelet/mechanism to get it to unlatch. For some reason, I struggle with taking it off. Perhaps I’m a mutant. I agree, it is a sturdy mechanism.

The newer ecrou model’s clasp is on the bolt. Just a simple twist of the bolt without having to struggle. Again, perhaps a “me” issue.

 

[Starlights3]

Just personal preference.

Putting the bracelet on was equally easy for me for both models. No issues there.

I find the original ecrou clasp a little more difficult to take off since I have to put my finger underneath the bracelet/mechanism to get it to unlatch. For some reason, I struggle with taking it off. Perhaps I’m a mutant. I agree, it is a sturdy mechanism.

The newer ecrou model’s clasp is on the bolt. Just a simple twist of the bolt without having to struggle. Again, perhaps a “me” issue.

Thanks for that
No that’s very fair, it is not the easiest to get my finger under there to press it. But overall I think the sturdy mechanism is worth it and makes it feel very secure.
Cheers

 

[JogWalker]

Does anyone have thoughts on rhodium vs non-rhodium WG ecrou bracelet for a man as a stand-alone piece? The boutique did not have the non-rhodium to try and indicated that it was on the way out. The rhodium is a bit shiny, but it seems like the non-rhodium might look like I am actually wearing hardware, especially if it is going to be sold rhodium plated going forward.

 

[Starlights3]

Does anyone have thoughts on rhodium vs non-rhodium WG ecrou bracelet for a man as a stand-alone piece? The boutique did not have the non-rhodium to try and indicated that it was on the way out. The rhodium is a bit shiny, but it seems like the non-rhodium might look like I am actually wearing hardware, especially if it is going to be sold rhodium plated going forward.

I think the non rhodium one is a bit too literal (like you say, wearing actual hardware) and was probably not very popular so it’s on the way out - it hasn’t been around for long. I would prefer the WG rhodium one although I don’t own either. Over time even the normal WG will get scratches here and there and look more rustic and worn, while still maintaining its quality as fine jewellery. However, if you really like the non rhodium ones go for it! But it looks more costumey to me.

To me, overall the non rhodium one would seem less versatile.

 

[JogWalker]

I think the non rhodium one is a bit too literal (like you say, wearing actual hardware) and was probably not very popular so it’s on the way out - it hasn’t been around for long. I would prefer the WG rhodium one although I don’t own either. Over time even the normal WG will get scratches here and there and look more rustic and worn, while still maintaining its quality as fine jewellery. However, if you really like the non rhodium ones go for it! But it looks more costumey to me.

To me, overall the non rhodium one would seem less versatile.

Thanks for your thoughts! I didn’t have the chance to try on a non-rhodium Ecrou. I did try on a non-rhodium Love, which was a very close 2nd for me, but (1) the fit on my wrist wasn’t as comfy as the Ecrou, (2) as someone who hasn’t worn much jewelry, I was worried about not being able to take it off easily, and (3) I like that the Ecrou is a bit more obscure.

I will probably stick with the rhodium Ecrou for the reasons you noted. If I’m spending this kind of money, I don’t want it to look costumey or inauthentic. I’m just a bit self conscious wearing something so flashy as a guy who has never worn anything other than a watch and wedding ring, but I think that I will get used to it. It‘s not like my watches are particularly low key either.

 

[Starlights3]

Thanks for your thoughts! I didn’t have the chance to try on a non-rhodium Ecrou. I did try on a non-rhodium Love, which was a very close 2nd for me, but (1) the fit on my wrist wasn’t as comfy as the Ecrou, (2) as someone who hasn’t worn much jewelry, I was worried about not being able to take it off easily, and (3) I like that the Ecrou is a bit more obscure.

I will probably stick with the rhodium Ecrou for the reasons you noted. If I’m spending this kind of money, I don’t want it to look costumey or inauthentic. I’m just a bit self conscious wearing something so flashy as a guy who has never worn anything other than a watch and wedding ring, but I think that I will get used to it. It‘s not like my watches are particularly low key either.

I really don’t want to take away from your style if you really love the non rhodium version. Also not knowing your overall style or what you already have is hard to give specific advice on. Think about this - every time you look at it, would you wish you had the non rhodium version? If you saw someone else with it, would you wish you had it? To me, it is cool but it is too literal and it is something I would get only after I bought everything else I wanted.

To be honest for something like ecrou, even general Cartier fans do not really know of this model so there should be no issue of looking too flashy.

I think if you can,
1. speak to your SA and let them know you are really interested this collection. I think they will respond to it since it is not as popular as their loves. And see if they can order one in from another store.
2. If your SA is not someone you are connecting well, go upstairs to customer service/after sales and ask whether they can order one in for you.
3. You can also try calling the Cartier website number and ask which store has stock and get them to send it to your local one.

I have done that in Australia. I am in Sydney and have gotten pieces ordered in from Melbourne.

good luck!

 

[JogWalker]

Thanks! I’ll let you know what I decide this weekend. There is still a possibility that I might just go with the Love after all.

 

[Alexis1994]

Thanks! I’ll let you know what I decide this weekend. There is still a possibility that I might just go with the Love after all.

Hi, what did you get after all? I just purchased the ecrou from fashionphile and I was not aware the wg came in two variations.

 

[JogWalker]

Hi, what did you get after all? I just purchased the ecrou from fashionphile and I was not aware the wg came in two variations.

Hi, I ended up with a WG Love, as I loved it the second time I tried it on. Surprisingly, not being able to easily take it off has not been an issue for me yet. I do still really like the Ecrou’s design, though.

Which variation (rhodium vs non) did you get and how do you like it?

 

[jettsett]

i received the ecrou bracelet for christmas from dear hubby. i think it’s the right size but there’s this part of me that wishes it was one size bigger. personally i love the ecrou and all it’s edginess. it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. what do you guys think of the sizing? should i go up a size?

happy holidays!

 

[Yodabest]

i received the ecrou bracelet for christmas from dear hubby. i think it’s the right size but there’s this part of me that wishes it was one size bigger. personally i love the ecrou and all it’s edginess. it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. what do you guys think of the sizing? should i go up a size?

happy holidays!

I think you should definitely try the size up and see how you feel! From the pic it looks like a tight fit but only you know how it actually feels. I’d you’re questioning it, I’d go now to the boutique to compare sizes before you lose the opportunity to do an exchange. Looks great!

 

[jettsett]

I think you should definitely try the size up and see how you feel! From the pic it looks like a tight fit but only you know how it actually feels. I’d you’re questioning it, I’d go now to the boutique to compare sizes before you lose the opportunity to do an exchange. Looks great!

my only concern is that if i go up a size bigger, the bolts will overlap my love bracelet which would be a bummer but i could live with it. i don’t feel it is tight, i guess i just wish it would have more space to move up and down my wrist but being that it is held captive between my love and JUC, it’s got nowhere to go! it’s very comfortable. i can’t even tell i have it on.