Rolex or Cartier love bracelet?

[qookymonster]

Sorry mods, started my own thread!

Hi ladies, I've been thinking of getting a Rolex recently. I'm eyeing a vintage all-gold oyster perpetual datejust with diamond markers. I would likely have to trade in my 4-diamond yg Cartier love bracelet to get this though. And besides, I probably wouldn't wear a love together with the Rolex. Do you think the Rolex is worth giving up my love for? I should add that I'm not usually a watch person, but there is something just so sophisticated about a Rolex. TIA!

 

[emilymg]

I think it depends on which one you like best, and which one you would get the most use out of. Do YOU think it is worth it to trade your Love bracelet for a Rolex, especially if you're not a watch person?

As for myself I would pick the Rolex, however I am a watch person. I don't carry my cell phone with me so I'm always in need of the time lol. I also recently had the option to trade my Tudor for a Rolex but I couldn't do it - my Tudor is so "me", it just wouldn't have been worth it to let go of it for the sake of just having a Rolex.

Also consider the servicing of the Rolex. This needs to be done every number of years and can go from $500-800. Yours is vintage so hopefully it's been taken great care of, but may need additional work. Also is it automatic movement? Winding a watch gets old for some people after a while.

Good luck!

 

[Onebagtoomany]

Great advice from emilymg. Personally I say keep your Love but then I am not a watch person, at least not to the extent where I would be happy to pay any additional maintenance costs at intervals after the initial outlay to buy the watch. I have a Love and adore it.

If you really love the Rolex could you perhaps save for it separately and/or sell some unwanted or unused items to help fund it?

 

[Carnel]

I would save until I can get the watch and keep the bracelet...

 

[avonlea]

I'm contemplating a trade-in too, but a Rolex for another Rolex. I would say hang on to the bracelet and wait for the right time to purchase the watch.

 

[Lux_Mommy]

I would save until I can get the watch and keep the bracelet...

This makes the most sense to me. But I am a rolex and love girl. I love both of my collections and could never part with any part of it.

 

[qookymonster]

Also consider the servicing of the Rolex. This needs to be done every number of years and can go from $500-800. Yours is vintage so hopefully it's been taken great care of, but may need additional work. Also is it automatic movement? Winding a watch gets old for some people after a while.

Great advice! I hadn't even considered that I would need to factor in maintenance costs... The Rolex I'm eyeing is at least 20 years old, so I guess more maintenance might be needed... This Might change my decision...

 

[qookymonster]

If you really love the Rolex could you perhaps save for it separately and/or sell some unwanted or unused items to help fund it?

I could certainly do this... I could probably get rid of 3 purses I don't use to fund the Rolex after all it did take me a while to acquire my love and it was my first big-ticket jewellery item

 

[stmary]

save for rolex and keep the love.

 

[Onthego]

i would save until i can get the watch and keep the bracelet...

+1

 

[KKhloe]

I'd sell the bags if you are not in love with them and start the Rolex fund with that and keep the Love.

 

[Storm Spirit]

For me it depends on how rare the vintage Rolex is - you can always get another Love bracelet but if you miss out on a model you really like, you may not find another.

 

[dialv]

I would keep the love bracelet. Clean out your closet and go from there. The 4 diamond love bracelet is such a keeper.

 

[Bitten]

Save for the Rolex - you'll miss your Love if you trade it

 

[lara0112]

well by the rate of Cartier price increases holding on to your love is perhaps the best policy. I would probably also rather sell your unused purses in order to get the Rolex. for me both are important pieces.