Which Cartier watch?

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LVoeletters

LVoeletters

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Aug 13, 2011
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A jeweler is interested in buying some of my unmarked pieces and between the list of things im planning to sell, I wanted to get myself one nice good watch. Went looking today, everything but the ballon bleu is estate. And I can add bracelets or straps to any of them and they are all suited for everyday in my life. So I'm going on the face aesthetic moreso than the whole combination of face x bracelet.

As for my everyday jewelry, I wear pink gold love and pink gold atlas on one hand,(eventually want to add a metro band) and the other hand is just my eternity band (might add a love ring and a good yellow or green stone right hand ring eventually). Necklaces I have a variation of different metals as well as earrings, although I am planning on long term wise of adding a pink gold or yellow gold single motif vca necklace. And of course I have my various bracelets and such that I mix in pearls beads evil eye and what not. I don't want to buy a new watch any time soon after this... If anything I'd pick up a vintage little dress watch and a pink MK fashion watch when I dont want to wear a nice watch. So I want this one to be able to last me through all events (going into the medical field). What would you suggest I choose?

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Obviously I can get what ever colored strap. I enjoyed the blue strap with the yellow gold and I also enjoyed the steel bracelet as well. I have negotiated it so the ballon bleu new and the estate blue/gold is in the same price range. The black and gold is more expensive and obviously the tank is cheaper. Thanks for your help!
 
#4
I like the 1st one most of all, followed by the 2nd watch. But thats because i prefer a rectangular face on a watch. Which one are u more inclined towards?

Tbh they are all beautiful so u cant go wrong!
 
#7
Between the first two I would always prefer the Tank Americaine - first picture, because the Tank solo looks so dated to me. And between the last two I would choose the Tank Francaise - I just don´t like the ballon bleu.
Then between my two winners I would think of what I want most in a watch and of course which color will be better with my other jewelry.
So I would either go with the Francaise - if you like an all metal bracelet and a classic, but young and sophisticated look. Or the Americaine with which you can switch up bracelet colors. Looks a bit more understated because of the gold and the leather strap.
For me personally a leather bracelet is a classic of course, but always looks a bit dated. Also it´s never going to be as versatile as a full metal bracelet watch, because of the color.
So finally I would pic the Tank Francaise, because it´s a timeless and versatile piece. Closely followed by the Americaine, because I love gold and this watch is simply stunning, also a classic and if you like leather straps maybe your watch to go.
If it had an all gold bracelet I would go with the Tank Americaine, but it hasn´t so...
 
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