I am a big Kelly fan and I would still vote for either the Rolex or Love bracelet for you. Also, I agree with others who think you don't need to be gifted a Love.
Rolex or Cartier love or Hermes Kelly
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Great advice everyone. I think I was really originally leaning towards the Kelly, but you have helped sway me. I am going to with the Rolex or the love. I can actually get the love new if I want but the Rolex would have to be preloved. I think I probably should go for the watch because it's so useful. However, I am concerned about purchasing such an expensive watch preowned. How can assure they didn't change any of the mechanics with non Rolex parts? I am going to have to do Alittle more research and thinking. I have also noticed Cartier watches seem to be priced lower in the preloved market. I can always look into a preloved Cartier watch and love but if I get a watch I would want to wear it all the time and I don't think Cartier watches are waterproof or as durable as Rolex watches. Thank you so much for all of your help. I am hoping to decide soon. I find if I have the money unspent for too long I will start slowly spending it on silly little things.
Rolex or Love!! I love both the same because I wear both 24/7. Go to AD and look at rolex and ask what the best price they can do if you pay cash. Be very careful buying used. Sometimes you can ask your local AD if any of their customers are selling to upgrade or they can search for an authentic used one. I thought I was going to buy used Rolex but my AD convinced me and helped me get a new one instead. i could not be happier. Good luck!!
I found this website `swissluxury.com`really usefull, when I was looking for a watch myself. It has rolex list prices.
Bear in mind, Swissluxury is not an AD - more like greymarket. And I would rather buy at an AD
Also If you like stainless steal rolex and can wait till nov, you should have a look on the rolex website at the new oyster in black 2015. Their price are around 6000 swiss franc. They are soo gorgeous
Bear in mind, Swissluxury is not an AD - more like greymarket. And I would rather buy at an AD
Also If you like stainless steal rolex and can wait till nov, you should have a look on the rolex website at the new oyster in black 2015. Their price are around 6000 swiss franc. They are soo gorgeous
I found this website `swissluxury.com`really usefull, when I was looking for a watch myself. It has rolex list prices.
Bear in mind, Swissluxury is not an AD - more like greymarket. And I would rather buy at an AD
Also If you like stainless steal rolex and can wait till nov, you should have a look on the rolex website at the new oyster in black 2015. Their price are around 6000 swiss franc. They are soo gorgeous
In black. Oh wow! Sounds great.
If you are not looking for a gold Rolex and instead want a stainless steel (ether men's or women's) or even stainless and gold combo (in the women's sizes) you should be able to get one in your budget at an AD. Some will knock off up to 20% for cash payment AND if you ship out of state where they don't have a boutique, I think they are not required to collect sales tax. I would not go preloved on a nice item for myself (but that is just me).
Thank you so much for the advice. I so always worry about authenticity with preloved.
i've been in the same dilemma like you (torn between love, rolex and birkin). but in the end, i decided for a Rolex as it's more functional and practical for everyday use.
my only advice is to buy only from an authorized dealer as Rolex will not provide a repair service if your watch comes from the grey market
my only advice is to buy only from an authorized dealer as Rolex will not provide a repair service if your watch comes from the grey market
Yes I bought mine out of state and had it shipped so no sales tax! You can get a new one from 5000 and up depending on style. I suggest you go to an AD and ask lots of questions and start figuring out what you like! Take your time because I ended up getting something very different from when I started looking! Not sure where you live but on the east coast there are AD all over.
Sorry to say but in my very honest opinion, if a Kelly is available and the color is something u like, I will vote for the Kelly hands down. The Kelly and Birkins are the hardest bags to get in the world and if you are able to locate one at a boutique that will be sold to you, I will say its a no brainer decision on the 3 choices you are considering.
First of, I am a guy and I am a BIG watch lover and therefore not into bags however, I do appreciate the high level and exclusivity of Hermes. In my opinion, a lady would look much more substantial carrying a Birkin/Kelly compared to wearing a Rolex wrist-watch or a Cartier Love Bracelet (Unless it has diamonds). I would say between the Love and Rolex, put the Love on hold first. Why I would recommend you to get the Kelly over a Rolex is:
1. Rolexes are all over the place. It is something pretty much everybody can save up to afford it and it is a product worth justifying the price is commands.
2. I'm not sure where you live and how it applies but Rolex is the No. 1 most famous and popular watch in the world and many many people own Rolexes.
3. While a Rolex is a nice watch, it is no longer really considered a status symbol anymore as mentioned in 1st & 2nd reasons (I wear my Richard Mille if I want people to see that I belong to a different class). With that being said, Rolex is a brand not really considered to be a haute horological time piece rather, an entry level to the world of luxury watches.
4. Many people will not be able to justify the price of a Kelly bag as most people would rather spend it on more practical things even after saving enough for it so the fact that you are carrying one immediately puts you at a different level of social status. I would even still vote the Kelly over the Rolex even if the Rolex was a full gold model.
Trust me, Cartier and Rolex will forever be around. I'm not sure if you are a frequent or VIP customer of Hermes but if not it is literally impossible to get a Kelly and since there is one made available to you right now, it is the smartest choice to get it. People WILL look at you differently when you have a Kelly compared to a Rolex and while Rolex makes very good durable nice watches, my strong advice is stretch out your budget slightly more and consider a Piaget, Audemars or even a Cartier watch (after your Kelly purchase).
At the end of the day, to each it's own but my advice is based on how I judge someone when I see what they wear/carry and most people who own Kelly/Birkins belong to the elite social group wearing watches on a whole different level such as Richard Mille, or blinged out watches from other high end watch brand easily costing 6 figures. Be it any of the 3 choices you are considering, it really depends on what you want the item to do for you
Best of luck in your decision!
Note: should you decide to get the Rolex or Cartier Love, buy it brand new from the Boutique or (in the case of a Rolex), and Authorized dealer. The process of buying a used on on the secondary market and trying to authenticate it is just too troublesome, time consuming, and worrying with uncertainty as there are too many good fakes out there.
First of, I am a guy and I am a BIG watch lover and therefore not into bags however, I do appreciate the high level and exclusivity of Hermes. In my opinion, a lady would look much more substantial carrying a Birkin/Kelly compared to wearing a Rolex wrist-watch or a Cartier Love Bracelet (Unless it has diamonds). I would say between the Love and Rolex, put the Love on hold first. Why I would recommend you to get the Kelly over a Rolex is:
1. Rolexes are all over the place. It is something pretty much everybody can save up to afford it and it is a product worth justifying the price is commands.
2. I'm not sure where you live and how it applies but Rolex is the No. 1 most famous and popular watch in the world and many many people own Rolexes.
3. While a Rolex is a nice watch, it is no longer really considered a status symbol anymore as mentioned in 1st & 2nd reasons (I wear my Richard Mille if I want people to see that I belong to a different class). With that being said, Rolex is a brand not really considered to be a haute horological time piece rather, an entry level to the world of luxury watches.
4. Many people will not be able to justify the price of a Kelly bag as most people would rather spend it on more practical things even after saving enough for it so the fact that you are carrying one immediately puts you at a different level of social status. I would even still vote the Kelly over the Rolex even if the Rolex was a full gold model.
Trust me, Cartier and Rolex will forever be around. I'm not sure if you are a frequent or VIP customer of Hermes but if not it is literally impossible to get a Kelly and since there is one made available to you right now, it is the smartest choice to get it. People WILL look at you differently when you have a Kelly compared to a Rolex and while Rolex makes very good durable nice watches, my strong advice is stretch out your budget slightly more and consider a Piaget, Audemars or even a Cartier watch (after your Kelly purchase).
At the end of the day, to each it's own but my advice is based on how I judge someone when I see what they wear/carry and most people who own Kelly/Birkins belong to the elite social group wearing watches on a whole different level such as Richard Mille, or blinged out watches from other high end watch brand easily costing 6 figures. Be it any of the 3 choices you are considering, it really depends on what you want the item to do for you
Best of luck in your decision!
Note: should you decide to get the Rolex or Cartier Love, buy it brand new from the Boutique or (in the case of a Rolex), and Authorized dealer. The process of buying a used on on the secondary market and trying to authenticate it is just too troublesome, time consuming, and worrying with uncertainty as there are too many good fakes out there.
This is 100% correct.
You can always find a love bracelet or a watch.
A kelly is much more exclusive and rare to find.