OK. Rolex, yes; Tudor, yes; Omega, Panerai, respect; but Cartier?

[Benzsiam]

Originally Posted by old expat beast

well, cartier has been making wristwatches for longer than rolex, and in a room full of rolex fanboys, the cartier wearer is likely going to seem the classier guy in the room.

+1

[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Well, Cartier has been making wristwatches for longer than Rolex, and in a room full of Rolex fanboys, the Cartier wearer is likely going to seem the classier guy in the room.

Yup.

[madgpol]

Originally Posted by uniqueMR

Cartier is not really a watch brand.
There are all over the place.

Rolex, on the top.
Omega, 2nd.
Tudor, 3rd.

I'd love you to explain in more detail please. A quick search will tell you they have been making watches since early 1900's. Classic designs which imho show pure class.

[brandrea]

I like the Cartier brand.

In general I don’t find their aesthetic for me, but I do like them on others.

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by unknown

I understand that feeling and had the same long ago .... but we have to reconsider our thoughts ... things DO change
Cartier an Bvlgari are for jewels, right ? Go take a look at the Bvlgari Octo Finissimo. That is a lot more special than those other overhyped Genta designs like .. well you know which ones I refer too :-)

A question for another board, and one I’d like to discuss, I’m interested in a couple!

[Jackie Daytona]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I like the Cartier brand.

In general I don’t find their aesthetic for me, but I do like them on others.

That’s exactly where I stand as well. When I see someone else wearing one I can’t help but notice, and think that it’s a nice watch and very classy overall. Just the design aesthetic isn't for me personally.

[alllexandru]

Lot of history behind Cartier watches, I find them classy and timeless.

[Mushmouth Thomas]

My first good watch was a Cartier Tank. I also like the Santos DLC watch with the red second hand

[GST15]

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I have owned many watches, and for sure Cartier is among the best. Great history, classic and unique design. I enjoy the brands that are being compared, including Tudor and Panerai, but laughable that anyone would say that Cartier is not in a class above those two, and equal to the others IMHO.

[BLACKHORSE 6]

Cartier is an outstanding brand. If I was to get a dress watch, it would be a Cartier tank.

The problem is that I rarely wear suits for business or social occasions, and never wear a tuxedo. Rolex and the other brands mentioned fit way better in my lifestyle. So Cartier is one of those brands that’s a little aspirational for me in that I may have the purchasing power, but as I don’t frequent the night life in Monaco its not something that I can justify.