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After reading a post about the story behind the cartier tank i got thinking how people perceive cartier as a watch maker.
I'm a big fan and have 3 cartier watches and various literature about the brand and I am a watch fan with 18 in the collection to date.
When you see a cartier being worn what do you think?
I'm a big fan and have 3 cartier watches and various literature about the brand and I am a watch fan with 18 in the collection to date.
When you see a cartier being worn what do you think?
Personally I think posh, expensive, but not necessarily that the person (owning or commenting) knows or cares about watches.
I have a Calibre de Cartier and my opinion reflects how others seem to think of it, the only comments I have received are similar to "nice" or "that looks posh/ expensive", not a tiny bit of interest in history/ movement/ etc.
I have a Calibre de Cartier and my opinion reflects how others seem to think of it, the only comments I have received are similar to "nice" or "that looks posh/ expensive", not a tiny bit of interest in history/ movement/ etc.
DS3R said:
Personally I think posh, expensive, but not necessarily that the person (owning or commenting) knows or cares about watches.
I have a Calibre de Cartier and my opinion reflects how others seem to think of it, the only comments I have received are similar to "nice" or "that looks posh/ expensive", not a tiny bit of interest in history/ movement/ etc.
So when you wear a Rolex or Omega people talk to you about the movement? Wow nice calibre 45 36 jewel 3million bob watch you have!I have a Calibre de Cartier and my opinion reflects how others seem to think of it, the only comments I have received are similar to "nice" or "that looks posh/ expensive", not a tiny bit of interest in history/ movement/ etc.
While Rolex, Patek or Omega are watchmakers (each of them in their own market), Cartier is both a watchmaker and jewellery maker. The designs of the watches are often a bit more extrovert, refined or "special" compared to PP or Rolex. They are much more a women's brand than Patek.
I love Cartier - especially the 1920ies and contemporaty stuff. Is is very French, like Hermes or Chanel. Stylish, gaudy, expensive.
I love Cartier - especially the 1920ies and contemporaty stuff. Is is very French, like Hermes or Chanel. Stylish, gaudy, expensive.
Bought a Tank Solo this year to wear as dress watch. It's function is to look good with black tie etc, so I am happy to accept it's strength lies in a classic aesthetic appeal, which overrides a requirement for mechanical substance or creativity - as such does not bother me in the slightest that it is a quartz movement, if anything it aids the case being super slim.
I've had a Tank Basculante (lovely classic Cartier style) and two Roadsters, thought both models were great, the only criticism of the Roadster I had was how quickly the bracelet scuffs up. Cartier do make some watches that really don't do anything for me but when they get it right, I love them.
I like Cartier watches a lot. Few complications, elegant design and not that obvious a choice. Some would argue that they are more jewellery than the paragon of watch sophistication, but I like to see someone wearing a Cartier more than any other make of watch. Something to do with an appreciation of style, I think.
obob said:
So when you wear a Rolex or Omega people talk to you about the movement? Wow nice calibre 45 36 jewel 3million bob watch you have!
People who are in to watches, who know I am in to watches do, yes. Although I don't currently have either a Rolex or Omega, but plenty of interesting vintage pieces purchased specifically because of their movements, thanks to a phase I had (as the wife calls it).delays said:
I like the Tank.
Before I knew the history of Cartier, I had them down as a fashion brand. More fool me, there's actually some decent substance behind them and I wouldn't mind owning one as a dressier piece.
I think this is the feeling of most it’s a dress watch, My newest is a roadster and it looks just as good with the rubber strap as it does the steel bracelet so the watch has two guises dress and sport,Before I knew the history of Cartier, I had them down as a fashion brand. More fool me, there's actually some decent substance behind them and I wouldn't mind owning one as a dressier piece.
I also have a explorer 2 looks good with a suit but much better with a t shirt and shorts around a pool.
I would agree with the quality of the steel used my roadster less than a year old and the bracelet is scratched to death
I have always been a big fan of Cartier watches since I was a small boy, to me it implied sophistication & style. When I could afford one I went for a 21, which I loved & have regretted "upgrading" for a Panthere ever since I did it. I did intend to then move on to a two tone Tank Francaise, or perhaps a Roadster, but I miss my 21 so much if I can find a nice two tone older style with the rice bracelet I will have another.
It might not be the last word in watchmanship, far from it, but it is very cool & stylish to my eyes.
It might not be the last word in watchmanship, far from it, but it is very cool & stylish to my eyes.
I haven't posted for a couple of months and apologies for resurecting an old thread...
I'm considering the purchase of a Cartier Santos Galbee XL to add to the collection.
Have always been drawn to the classic square dial and the watch would certainly be different from those I currently own.
Any views?
I'm considering the purchase of a Cartier Santos Galbee XL to add to the collection.
Have always been drawn to the classic square dial and the watch would certainly be different from those I currently own.
Any views?
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