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dshanker · 4 August 2012, 08:02 AM

...for my little sister. She'll be graduating from a prestigious university come spring, and she wants a Cartier Tank Francaise.

Not a bad watch, and seems to be an ever popular trend with the girls, but I can't justify spending $5k on that piece, when I know she'd like a 36mm DateJust just as much - but is the woman wearing a men's DateJust just a fad?

Should I get her the cartier, or should I find her something a little more unique?

(as a side note, every time I see her, she wants to know if she can borrow my subc when she goes out)

NYCrussino · 4 August 2012, 08:03 AM

Girls cant seem to get enough of the Cartier tank series...my little sister has a Hermes watch with a similar look, very classic...and about half the price! hope this helps..

roger0770 · 4 August 2012, 08:07 AM

this is just personal opinion, so take it with a grain of salt. a cartier is a cartier, you can't possibly change a girl's mind about the brand image. since it is her once in a life time college graduation, i'd say get her what she deserves.

esm · 4 August 2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by roger0770

this is just personal opinion, so take it with a grain of salt. a cartier is a cartier, you can't possibly change a girl's mind about the brand image. since it is her once in a life time college graduation, i'd say get her what she deserves.

I agree

(btw - what watches are more unique? It certainly can not be a DJ...)

gwalker · 4 August 2012, 08:14 AM

If you do some research Cartier makes a damn good watch. I think many dismiss it because it's a designer brand but the quality is there. The comparison of a Hermes watch to a Cartier isn't a good comparison. Cartier makes a very high quality watch. At one time I thought they were just an over priced designer watch. After talking to some informed people and doing some research I was very surprised at what I learned. I know Cartier does use some cheaper quartz movements but they also use some great mechanical movements that perform very well and have been making watches for over 100 years. The Tank is a classic peice that she can enjoy decades just like a DJ. I wouldn't call it a fad personally.

Watchflair · 4 August 2012, 08:15 AM

I would say to ultimately get her what she wants. My girl has a 36mm datejust with diamond bezel and a stainless tank. They serve two different purposes to her. She does seem to favor the Rolex more although I suspect that's because of a little bling from the bezel :/

dshanker · 4 August 2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

I agree

(btw - what watches are more unique? It certainly can not be a DJ...)

was hoping someone could make a suggestion, but I had a feeling that was the response i was going to get - a cartier is, and always will be a cartier.

dshanker · 4 August 2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Watchflair

I would say to ultimately get her what she wants. My girl has a 36mm datejust with diamond bezel and a stainless tank. They serve two different purposes to her. She does seem to favor the Rolex more although I suspect that's because of a little bling from the bezel :/

right now the diamond datejust is priced out for me, but if that was an option for her she'd take it. and wear it with those damn shoes with the red bottoms (not even going to try to spell the name)

roger0770 · 4 August 2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dshanker

right now the diamond datejust is priced out for me, but if that was an option for her she'd take it. and wear it with those damn shoes with the red bottoms (not even going to try to spell the name)

christian louboutin... there you go

chicfarmer1 · 4 August 2012, 09:05 AM

Lovely gesture on your part.
If you wanted a SubC, and she knew that but got you a Cartier, would you be happy?

No.

So, get her what she wants.

AmbSteve · 4 August 2012, 09:10 AM

The good thing about this is that you can get help from the rest of the family to help pay for it if that is the issue. This way it will be a gift from everyone. You should be able to find this one quite a bit cheaper than $5K. Definitely go for the one she wants.

FremStar · 4 August 2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

If you wanted a SubC, and she knew that but got you a Cartier, would you be happy?

No.

So, get her what she wants.

Totally agree 110%! My wife wanted a J12 so I got her that then she jacked my Milgauss

! Get your sister what she wants!

esm · 4 August 2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dshanker

was hoping someone could make a suggestion, but I had a feeling that was the response i was going to get - a cartier is, and always will be a cartier.

Ladies wearing Reverso, that something you don't usually see in the wild

travisb · 4 August 2012, 10:00 PM

I also say get the Cartier.

Although you may like something different for her, she will be thrilled to get THE ONE that she has her mind on.
Nice gesture on your part.

sdg1871 · 4 August 2012, 10:05 PM

Cartier makes an excellent watch. You can pick up a lightly Preowned two tone Tank Francaise from one of this forum's trusted sellers for about $2600-$2700. I have a TT Santos in addition to my three Rolexes (18k YG Daytona with champagne Paul Newman Dial with black subdials, TT Sub with blue dial and TT GMT Master II with champagne dial).

SaddleSC · 5 August 2012, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

Lovely gesture on your part.
If you wanted a SubC, and she knew that but got you a Cartier, would you be happy?

No.

So, get her what she wants.

Perfect answer.

4 August 2012, 08:02 AM	#1
dshanker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Watch: SubC Posts: 50	In search of a Graduation Present... ...for my little sister. She'll be graduating from a prestigious university come spring, and she wants a Cartier Tank Francaise. Not a bad watch, and seems to be an ever popular trend with the girls, but I can't justify spending $5k on that piece, when I know she'd like a 36mm DateJust just as much - but is the woman wearing a men's DateJust just a fad? Should I get her the cartier, or should I find her something a little more unique? (as a side note, every time I see her, she wants to know if she can borrow my subc when she goes out)

4 August 2012, 09:10 AM	#11
AmbSteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: San Angelo, TX Watch: Rlx,Omega,JLC,Breg Posts: 1,699	The good thing about this is that you can get help from the rest of the family to help pay for it if that is the issue. This way it will be a gift from everyone. You should be able to find this one quite a bit cheaper than $5K. Definitely go for the one she wants. __________________

4 August 2012, 08:03 AM	#2
NYCrussino "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NYC Watch: 16610 Posts: 214	Girls cant seem to get enough of the Cartier tank series...my little sister has a Hermes watch with a similar look, very classic...and about half the price! hope this helps..

4 August 2012, 08:07 AM	#3
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	this is just personal opinion, so take it with a grain of salt. a cartier is a cartier, you can't possibly change a girl's mind about the brand image. since it is her once in a life time college graduation, i'd say get her what she deserves.

4 August 2012, 08:14 AM	#5
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	If you do some research Cartier makes a damn good watch. I think many dismiss it because it's a designer brand but the quality is there. The comparison of a Hermes watch to a Cartier isn't a good comparison. Cartier makes a very high quality watch. At one time I thought they were just an over priced designer watch. After talking to some informed people and doing some research I was very surprised at what I learned. I know Cartier does use some cheaper quartz movements but they also use some great mechanical movements that perform very well and have been making watches for over 100 years. The Tank is a classic peice that she can enjoy decades just like a DJ. I wouldn't call it a fad personally.

4 August 2012, 08:15 AM	#6
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	I would say to ultimately get her what she wants. My girl has a 36mm datejust with diamond bezel and a stainless tank. They serve two different purposes to her. She does seem to favor the Rolex more although I suspect that's because of a little bling from the bezel :/

4 August 2012, 09:05 AM	#10
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Lovely gesture on your part. If you wanted a SubC, and she knew that but got you a Cartier, would you be happy? No. So, get her what she wants.

4 August 2012, 10:00 PM	#14
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,414	I also say get the Cartier. Although you may like something different for her, she will be thrilled to get THE ONE that she has her mind on. Nice gesture on your part.

4 August 2012, 10:05 PM	#15
sdg1871 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Scott Location: New York, NY Watch: 18k YG Daytona Posts: 337	Cartier makes an excellent watch. You can pick up a lightly Preowned two tone Tank Francaise from one of this forum's trusted sellers for about $2600-$2700. I have a TT Santos in addition to my three Rolexes (18k YG Daytona with champagne Paul Newman Dial with black subdials, TT Sub with blue dial and TT GMT Master II with champagne dial).

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