Want a two-tone watch but...

[Phillyfan]

I don't know which two-tone to put on my wish list for next watch purchase! I am hard on things as I bang stuff carelessly or accidentally. I'm always in a rush and I think that is part of the problem. I was heavily leaning towards the two-tone jubilee ladies rolex but then I became a little swayed to the two-tone Cartier tank francaise. Both have advantages and disadvantages. I actually prefer quartz but does anyone know how much servicing a Cartier cost? Which do you think best of the two choices? I feel dings and scratches won't be as visible on jubilee bracelet of rolex and I can also do diamond markers. I'm so confused!

 

[krystl]

Yup - dings and scratches aren't as visible on a rolex's jubilee bracelet. I've a two-tone Cartier Santos chrono - the scratches are visible there compared to my silver Rolex with jubilee bracelet. Can't post pic of the two side-by-side now because the Rolex is in the workshop - I forgot to tighten the crown after I adjusted the time and water got in
Sorry - can't help you with the cost to service a Cartier - have yet to send mine in for servicing.

 

[Phillyfan]

Thank you. You proved my point! I really like the Cartier watches but if I'm OCD with marks on my watches, I might be better off with the jubilee bracelet. I'm curious to hear what others have to say!

 

[chessmont]

I like the Oyster bracelet, but yes, it will show scratches more easily. Whatever Rolex you get, you can always have the AD polish it up for you when it starts to drive you nuts! Not sure if you have to send it into the NY main Rloex for this. MY AD has an authorized craftsman there, so I think they could probably do it there for me...

Just a thought.