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superdog · 9 February 2012, 01:36 PM

ok, i have a newly purchased polar expie 42mm. i like it, but just don't love it. had it in black and sold that too. i think they are both amazing looking in pics and on other people, not so much on me. i just can't love it like i love my Sub C LN. I am looking for something new and i like one of the cartier santos models very much (pic below).

so my question to you folks is: would you flip a rolex for a cartier?

A. yes, i realize this is a rolex forum
B. yes, i know that i need to buy what "sings" to me and it is my choice.
C. i realize that the resale (being a flipper) is not nearly as good on a cartier.
D. i can afford to keep both. i don't need to flip. it is just hard for me to justify buying another 6k+ watch that i really don't "need", but really do want.

i really hope to love and keep this watch. i hope to love it as much as i do my LN. i am simply curious of your thoughts. being a member of this WIS community, your opinions do help....

already talking to the great davidSW. great price and obviously a great seller. and here is the watch:

subfanatic · 9 February 2012, 01:39 PM

No, I wouldn't. Left Rolex too many times and always come back, I can only afford one at a time. In your case, you already have a Rolex and you seem to really like that the Cartier so go for it. I would personally look for a pre-owned Cartier so the hit would not be as bad if you decide it's not for you. I do like the looks of that watch btw.

toph · 9 February 2012, 01:40 PM

i here ya, flip the exp II ( i was totally underwhelmed by it in person too) No point have $6000+ stuck in a watch you dont like

dddrees · 9 February 2012, 01:42 PM

It's important to me that I like what I have. If I don't like it, there is no reason to keep it. I have a couple of watches, and some are from other manufactures than Rolex. There are a number of interesting watches out there.

However my first luv and my last luv is Rolex. It just fits me for a number of reasons. I can't see myself trading any of my Rolex watches for another manufacture though.

This is my opinion, so you need to do what works best for you.

FremStar · 9 February 2012, 01:42 PM

This might be another early April fools joke

personally speaking I would not flip a 216570 for that Cartier. In my opinion that is a downgrade, however, as you already know do what's best for you!

sub2004 · 9 February 2012, 01:42 PM

Please dont.

I suggest you sip a pepsi, order some pizza, take a seat on the couch and re-think.

Go for a GMT or Daytona or maybe go for Gold!!

Tools · 9 February 2012, 01:43 PM

If you're an enthusiast, you will have a number of watches over the years... get and do what you want.. just be aware of, and ready to accept the costs involved...

scl6118 · 9 February 2012, 01:43 PM

No!

donas · 9 February 2012, 01:43 PM

I wouldnt.

CarFreak · 9 February 2012, 01:44 PM

I wouldn't flip a Rolex for Cartier, unless you don't love the Rolex and gets no wrist time. I own a Cartier roadster Chrono and I get the most compliments on it than any watch I own. The only downside to owning it is the resale.

Good luck with your decision...either way you will end up with a nice watch! 😄

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 9 February 2012, 01:45 PM

If your going to flip for any cartier do yourself a favor and at least get the inhouse calibre

Tools · 9 February 2012, 01:46 PM

Closed..

Multiple identical posts on the Forum..

9 February 2012, 01:40 PM	#3
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	i here ya, flip the exp II ( i was totally underwhelmed by it in person too) No point have $6000+ stuck in a watch you dont like __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

9 February 2012, 01:42 PM	#4
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	It's important to me that I like what I have. If I don't like it, there is no reason to keep it. I have a couple of watches, and some are from other manufactures than Rolex. There are a number of interesting watches out there. However my first luv and my last luv is Rolex. It just fits me for a number of reasons. I can't see myself trading any of my Rolex watches for another manufacture though. This is my opinion, so you need to do what works best for you. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 February 2012, 01:42 PM	#5
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	This might be another early April fools joke personally speaking I would not flip a 216570 for that Cartier. In my opinion that is a downgrade, however, as you already know do what's best for you! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

9 February 2012, 01:43 PM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	If you're an enthusiast, you will have a number of watches over the years... get and do what you want.. just be aware of, and ready to accept the costs involved... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 February 2012, 01:43 PM	#8
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	No! __________________ Current: SS GMT IIC Former: Panerai 114 Former: Breitling Hercules :

9 February 2012, 01:39 PM	#2
subfanatic "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Eric Location: KANSAS CITY,MO Watch: 114060 Posts: 183	No, I wouldn't. Left Rolex too many times and always come back, I can only afford one at a time. In your case, you already have a Rolex and you seem to really like that the Cartier so go for it. I would personally look for a pre-owned Cartier so the hit would not be as bad if you decide it's not for you. I do like the looks of that watch btw.

9 February 2012, 01:42 PM	#6
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	Please dont. I suggest you sip a pepsi, order some pizza, take a seat on the couch and re-think. Go for a GMT or Daytona or maybe go for Gold!!

9 February 2012, 01:43 PM	#9
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	I wouldnt.

9 February 2012, 01:44 PM	#10
CarFreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Ben Location: New York Watch: AP/ROLEX/PANERAI Posts: 455	I wouldn't flip a Rolex for Cartier, unless you don't love the Rolex and gets no wrist time. I own a Cartier roadster Chrono and I get the most compliments on it than any watch I own. The only downside to owning it is the resale. Good luck with your decision...either way you will end up with a nice watch! 😄

9 February 2012, 01:45 PM	#11
ELITEVIDEOGAMES "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: Long Island NY Watch: me sell games Posts: 1,898	If your going to flip for any cartier do yourself a favor and at least get the inhouse calibre

9 February 2012, 01:46 PM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	Closed.. Multiple identical posts on the Forum.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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