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C.anderson · 8 November 2012, 12:32 AM

Since Christmas is right around the corner, I'm starting on my hunt to find my girlfriend a watch. Here are the two watches (obviously I'm going to get a lot of folks pushing for Rolex, but lets try to make this fair):

-Cartier Tank; She loves this watch and is dazzled by the brand. I've never owned a Cartier watch before, nor do I know of the actual quality of the watch making. To me, they don't seem worth the money.

-Rolex Women's DateJust (Diamond bezel and markers); This would be my choice of the two. Most likely the better quality of the two as well, IMO. She loves this watch as well.

This seems like a no brain-er, but I'm really not sure what to do. I guess I'm here on the Rolex forums to get reassurance that I'm making the right choice getting her the DJ.

-C.

The Joker · 8 November 2012, 12:34 AM

Rolex

justdate · 8 November 2012, 12:36 AM

In my family it was always Cartier for the girls, Rolex for the boys! So I guess i'm somewhat used to that ... I think Cartier are more elegant designs for women which suits them better (generally).

AK797 · 8 November 2012, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by justdate

In my family it was always Cartier for the girls, Rolex for the boys! So I guess i'm somewhat used to that ... I think Cartier are more elegant designs for women which suits them better (generally).

Yup Cartier for women, Rolex for men in my family too.

kilyung · 8 November 2012, 12:38 AM

Get her what SHE likes.

subtona · 8 November 2012, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Get her what SHE likes.

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A.Sharp · 8 November 2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by subtona

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Agreed. My friend had this choice for her graduation. She went with the Cartier, and it looked a bit underwhelming to me. But def get her the one she prefers. Carter's are good watches.

Castor · 8 November 2012, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Get her what SHE likes.

agree

Mephist · 8 November 2012, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Get her what SHE likes.

f*** that, give her a Rolex! Sometimes people do not know their own best interest. If the Rolex Women's DateJust (Diamond bezel and markers) is not the watch she wants the most, then I believe this is a case were you got to do what is best for her. In the long run she will thank you!

But seriously, I would choose the Rolex

neoh4x · 8 November 2012, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Get her what SHE likes.

Ya, I would have to agree as well, even though I am with you in saying that Rolex is a higher quality watch. But in the end, she is most definately going to enjoy and appreciate the watch that she likes most, even if it is....Cartier

bigwatchman · 8 November 2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Get her what SHE likes.

What he said.

Roller07 · 8 November 2012, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Get her what SHE likes.

You can't go wrong with this advice

C.anderson · 10 November 2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Roller07

You can't go wrong with this advice

Haha.Thanks everyone..That's why I'm asking...She doesn't know if she wants the Cartier or the Rolex..

DiamondJack · 8 November 2012, 12:58 AM

The Cartier Tank is an absolute classic and is both fashionable stylish and a great watch. My favourite is the mid-size Tank Francaise model and with the automatic movement as some of the smaller sized tanks only came with a Quarz movement.

But I have also recently bought a TT Lady Date Just for my wife and it's a similarly classic piece and has the option of a dial change for minimal cost whenever she gets bored...........

But in the end, as others have said, it just comes down to what SHE prefers .... unless you're thinking about resale value (which Rolex wins hands down).

Tools · 8 November 2012, 02:29 AM

Those two watches have distinctly different looks.

I would get my wife the watch she wants to wear, not the one I want her to wear..

mannyv11 · 8 November 2012, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Those two watches have distinctly different looks.

I would get my wife the watch she wants to wear, not the one I want her to wear..

x2

impalass · 8 November 2012, 03:16 AM

I always wanted to get my wife a TT DJ for our twenty year wedding anniversary. She prefered a mens size "French Tank" and has been happy with it for the last thirteen years.

mocheen · 8 November 2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by impalass

I always wanted to get my wife a TT DJ for our twenty year wedding anniversary. She prefered a mens size "French Tank" and has been happy with it for the last thirteen years.

Are those Cartier rings I see?

77T · 8 November 2012, 03:32 AM

It's a narrow A-B choice. Tank or Round.

Outside of technical data, the Tanks look nice, but a Round Rolex is better IMHO.

JGX · 8 November 2012, 03:34 AM

Have a look at the ROLEX FESTIVE COLLECTION for some inspiration?

subtona · 8 November 2012, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JGX

Have a look at the ROLEX FESTIVE COLLECTION for some inspiration?

just browsed through the "festive collection" not sure if i understand how a DSSD fits in

marketing

vintagewaferthin · 8 November 2012, 04:29 AM

id say rolex, but get her what she likes.

ManUtd · 8 November 2012, 04:43 AM

You say she loves both but it seems like she prefers the Cartier more. Make her really happy by getting her what she wants more.

Vincent65 · 8 November 2012, 04:47 AM

nothing festive about them - if it was Easter, it would be the Easter Bunny collection - same watches. I'd get her what she wants.

Kyu · 8 November 2012, 05:38 AM

does she not like hublots?

I got my gf a hublot big bang with white rubberband strap on Diamond bezels,
and she loves it. says it's easy to wear with any outfit flashy yet casual.

Hublots have a femine design so girls do like them.
I can post pics of my hublots if it helps

she likes it more than the rose gold chocolate dial President II i just got her

joe100 · 8 November 2012, 06:34 AM

Let her decide!

newbieincali · 8 November 2012, 06:42 AM

Best thing to do is give her the options... buy both and let her wear the one she likes then flip the other towards a watch you want!

slvrbulletv6 · 8 November 2012, 06:43 AM

Wow...what an awesome gift for a "girlfriend!" I understand if it was for the wifey, but wow! I like the roman numerals dials on the ladies for some reason; I vouch for a cartier tank for your girlfriend.

Kyu · 8 November 2012, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by slvrbulletv6

Wow...what an awesome gift for a "girlfriend!" I understand if it was for the wifey, but wow! I like the roman numerals dials on the ladies for some reason; I vouch for a cartier tank for your girlfriend.

depends on people i suppose.
my gf's get the same treatment and there is a 1.5 year probation. but wifey will be platinum
told my gf worst case scenario, we break up i sell it

newbieincali · 8 November 2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyu

depends on people i suppose.
my gf's get the same treatment and there is a 1.5 year probation. but wifey will be platinum
told my gf worst case scenario, we break up i sell it

is that why there is no wifey?
lol j/k

8 November 2012, 12:32 AM	#1
C.anderson Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA & Germany Posts: 177	Christmas Is Right Around the Corner.. Since Christmas is right around the corner, I'm starting on my hunt to find my girlfriend a watch. Here are the two watches (obviously I'm going to get a lot of folks pushing for Rolex, but lets try to make this fair): -Cartier Tank; She loves this watch and is dazzled by the brand. I've never owned a Cartier watch before, nor do I know of the actual quality of the watch making. To me, they don't seem worth the money. -Rolex Women's DateJust (Diamond bezel and markers); This would be my choice of the two. Most likely the better quality of the two as well, IMO. She loves this watch as well. This seems like a no brain-er, but I'm really not sure what to do. I guess I'm here on the Rolex forums to get reassurance that I'm making the right choice getting her the DJ. -C.

8 November 2012, 02:29 AM	#15
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Those two watches have distinctly different looks. I would get my wife the watch she wants to wear, not the one I want her to wear.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 November 2012, 03:16 AM	#17
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	I always wanted to get my wife a TT DJ for our twenty year wedding anniversary. She prefered a mens size "French Tank" and has been happy with it for the last thirteen years. Attached Images

8 November 2012, 03:32 AM	#19
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	It's a narrow A-B choice. Tank or Round. Outside of technical data, the Tanks look nice, but a Round Rolex is better IMHO. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

8 November 2012, 06:34 AM	#26
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Let her decide! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

8 November 2012, 12:34 AM	#2
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Rolex

8 November 2012, 12:36 AM	#3
justdate "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: RJ Location: UK Coast Watch: PP/AP/Rolex Posts: 1,359	In my family it was always Cartier for the girls, Rolex for the boys! So I guess i'm somewhat used to that ... I think Cartier are more elegant designs for women which suits them better (generally).

8 November 2012, 12:38 AM	#5
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Get her what SHE likes.

8 November 2012, 12:58 AM	#14
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	The Cartier Tank is an absolute classic and is both fashionable stylish and a great watch. My favourite is the mid-size Tank Francaise model and with the automatic movement as some of the smaller sized tanks only came with a Quarz movement. But I have also recently bought a TT Lady Date Just for my wife and it's a similarly classic piece and has the option of a dial change for minimal cost whenever she gets bored........... But in the end, as others have said, it just comes down to what SHE prefers .... unless you're thinking about resale value (which Rolex wins hands down).

8 November 2012, 03:34 AM	#20
JGX "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Wales, UK Posts: 789	Have a look at the ROLEX FESTIVE COLLECTION for some inspiration?

8 November 2012, 04:29 AM	#22
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	id say rolex, but get her what she likes.

8 November 2012, 04:43 AM	#23
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	You say she loves both but it seems like she prefers the Cartier more. Make her really happy by getting her what she wants more.

8 November 2012, 04:47 AM	#24
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	nothing festive about them - if it was Easter, it would be the Easter Bunny collection - same watches. I'd get her what she wants.

8 November 2012, 05:38 AM	#25
Kyu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: yes.. it's Kyu Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116759SANR Posts: 1,499	does she not like hublots? I got my gf a hublot big bang with white rubberband strap on Diamond bezels, and she loves it. says it's easy to wear with any outfit flashy yet casual. Hublots have a femine design so girls do like them. I can post pics of my hublots if it helps she likes it more than the rose gold chocolate dial President II i just got her

8 November 2012, 06:42 AM	#27
newbieincali Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 411	Best thing to do is give her the options... buy both and let her wear the one she likes then flip the other towards a watch you want!

8 November 2012, 06:43 AM	#28
slvrbulletv6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: "City of Angels" Watch: 116613LN serti Posts: 214	Wow...what an awesome gift for a "girlfriend!" I understand if it was for the wifey, but wow! I like the roman numerals dials on the ladies for some reason; I vouch for a cartier tank for your girlfriend.

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