question, I’m deciding between a Rolex and Cartier panthere watch.
I think Cartier looks more classy in my opinion… but Rolex I feel like is more recognizable and young,
Both are relatively classic. I’m older and remember when the two tone Rolex, particularly the jubilee band,*
and Cartier panthere were the two watches of choice in the 1980s. What goes around comes around. Both the
Rolex tool watches and the panthere are popular again today, with the Cartier being a bit more dressy.
Some of us no longer wear the all gold Rolex because of post covid issues with theft (Rolex is one of the most
popular targets). But, I agree with
@jellyv that nothing is better than trying things on IRL
ETA: the presidents band in your pic above was first released, I think, in the 1950s. There is another band called
the oyster which is popular for tool watches. The Rolex is perhaps the more classic choice, and this brand best retains value.
If you like the rugged quality of the Rolex, but think Cartier is more classy, perhaps also look at the Pasha /Pasha C line.
All of these watches are widely faked on the secondary market, so I would be careful. The rolex threads on dedicated watch forums may yieldsome recommendations as to authorized dealers and other sources.