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RaZCaL · 6 March 2021, 01:26 PM

Are Cartier love bracelets on men too feminine? My wife sure thinks so but I kind of like it

JodyHighroller · 6 March 2021, 01:32 PM

I find it’s one of those things that’s 50/50 with most people. I personally think they’re good looking, but some of their options offered (colored stones) may be too feminine for most men. All comes down to what you feel comfortable with. It’s funny because the bracelet is originally designed to be for both men and women to show a commitment to love. (That’s why they’re designed to be difficult to remove).

With that being said, I’m planning on picking up the standard one in rose gold end of year. It’s been on my list forever, but I always get side tracked with adding new watches lol.

Richard Hammond rocks one with a Rolex in most of his shows!

huncho · 6 March 2021, 01:40 PM

got the yellow gold one last year, get a lot of compliments on it

sgwatchguy · 6 March 2021, 01:44 PM

The WG models are great, understated.

sleddog · 6 March 2021, 01:51 PM

Richard Rawlings wears them, so they have to be masculine!

JodyHighroller · 6 March 2021, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

Richard Rawlings wears them, so they have to be masculine!

I ran into him in the Cartier Dallas boutique when I was trying them on for size lol. He had a stack of them on in every color.

DLRIDES · 6 March 2021, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RaZCaL

My wife sure thinks so

There’s your answer, just let it go. Why are you asking us ?

sleddog · 6 March 2021, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

I ran into him in the Cartier Dallas boutique when I was trying them on for size lol. He had a stack of them on in very color.

Nice.!
He is an acquired taste, but I respect his business acumen!

DLRIDES · 6 March 2021, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

Needs multiple facial piercings to complete the look.

gtnator · 6 March 2021, 02:02 PM

Anything called “love bracelet” sounds like it belongs on a young girl.

Now if it was called “ass kicker” or “money maker” or “man maker” “name taker” “deal maker” “mountain climber”, then it would be masculine and you’d see Arnold or Sly wearing it. But Love Bracelet? I don’t think so.

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sleddog · 6 March 2021, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

Needs multiple facial piercings to complete the look.

Sure?!
That helps complete the look....for you.

I think it could work for both genders, but it's a fine line on the male side.
Just my 2c, in the spirit of the OP's thread intent.

Buy what you like, that has always been my motto!

DLRIDES · 6 March 2021, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

Sure?!
That helps complete the look....for you.

Well, a neck tattoo and quite possibly a green mohawk couldn’t hurt.

TK-710 · 6 March 2021, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gtnator

Anything called “love bracelet” sounds like it belongs on a young girl.

Now if it was called “ass kicker” or “money maker” or “man maker” “name taker” “deal maker” “mountain climber”, then it would be masculine and you’d see Arnold or Sly wearing it. But Love Bracelet? I don’t think so.

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It’s funny as that was along the line of my first thoughts. Love bracelet? Name says it all. But after google images I was surprised at the look. If you look at all the examples without diamonds, as those with diamonds fall in line with what I was expecting, your left with basically a band of metal with screw heads. That does not necessarily scream feminine (although they are labeled as such) or love. For the price it should be called the getting screwed bracelet.

daveathall · 7 March 2021, 03:56 AM

I just had a look on the Cartier site at "Mens Love Bracelets," I looked at a selection, all were modelled by ladies.

RaZCaL · 7 March 2021, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TK-710

...For the price it should be called the getting screwed bracelet.

that made me chuckle!

I will need to try it on to see how it feels. I think they look great in photos!

enjoythemusic · 7 March 2021, 04:17 AM

You love it, you get it.

Style is a personal preference and if I had $1 for all the style haters over the decades...

Get it!

PS: Wife and I share the Tank Solo XL and love it, yet I've been eyeing changing my wedding band plus getting a matching Bvlgari bracelet.

emersm · 7 March 2021, 04:19 AM

Personally, I would not wear one.

77T · 7 March 2021, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

I just had a look on the Cartier site at "Mens Love Bracelets," I looked at a selection, all were modelled by ladies.

Just correcting the record - not a rant but only want to center the convo.

https://www.cartier.com/en-us/collec...acelet-sm.html

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daveathall · 7 March 2021, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Just correcting the record - not a rant but only want to center the convo.

https://www.cartier.com/en-us/collec...acelet-sm.html

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Yes, I agree, I did say I looked at a selection because I knew someone would check.

It is strange, I followed your link and I got a lady, maybe they advertise differently for different countries. It's semantics, your point is taken though.

zengineer · 7 March 2021, 06:22 AM

They act as if they invented love bracelets...nonsense.

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77T · 7 March 2021, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

Yes, I agree, I did say I looked at a selection because I knew someone would check.

It is strange, I followed your link and I got a lady, maybe they advertise differently for different countries. It's semantics, your point is taken though.

Yep, agree different countries may get different images for same product.

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sgwatchguy · 7 March 2021, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by zengineer

They act as if they invented love bracelets...nonsense.

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Jay (Eire) · 7 March 2021, 11:08 AM

It was originally designed and intended to be his and hers. It’s an iconic design, timeless in my mind. If you like it buy it.

Once it’s on the wrist for a few months that shiny newness will dull. Always thought a Titanium or Tantalum one would do very well because it’d be a little more dull.

huncho · 7 March 2021, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay (Eire)

It was originally designed and intended to be his and hers. It’s an iconic design, timeless in my mind. If you like it buy it.

Once it’s on the wrist for a few months that shiny newness will dull. Always thought a Titanium or Tantalum one would do very well because it’d be a little more dull.

i read that white gold dulls the fastest/most. from what i've seen and from my personal experience, the yellow (and prob rose, but i only have yellow) doesn't dull that fast, assuming you're not reckless and don't beat it up, it should take years. i wore it from july to feb and obviously there are scratches but the shinyness is like it was on day 1. also it does take a bit of getting used to

also cartier offers a free "shining" service, which from my understanding is much more gentle than polishing and restores it to a brand new look

Lol-x · 7 March 2021, 11:48 AM

I'm not into wearing rings/bracelets but I'm fine with whoever wants to do so.

Cartier = $$$ so I expect these cost a pretty penny

Gab27 · 7 March 2021, 12:19 PM

I just looked at the pricing on these things and nearly pooped myself. Quite a few are more than my Sub, and some are even more than a (grey market) Daytona!

Jay (Eire) · 8 March 2021, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by huncho

i read that white gold dulls the fastest/most. from what i've seen and from my personal experience, the yellow (and prob rose, but i only have yellow) doesn't dull that fast, assuming you're not reckless and don't beat it up, it should take years. i wore it from july to feb and obviously there are scratches but the shinyness is like it was on day 1. also it does take a bit of getting used to

also cartier offers a free "shining" service, which from my understanding is much more gentle than polishing and restores it to a brand new look

That’s right, based on experience with WG and RG. The WG dulled within a month or two of daily wear. But I like it that way.

RaZCaL · 8 March 2021, 12:26 AM

Can anyone share some wrist shot photos?

brandrea · 8 March 2021, 12:34 AM

You’re either a bracelet kind of guy or you’re not ... there’s no in between IMHO.

That said, to each their own but I prefer the look of a watch and that’s it.

briboxer · 8 March 2021, 12:58 AM

Well, I truly believe it is personal taste. Just as if I chose to wear a 34mm vintage OP one day and you say it's a ladies size. Jewelry is an accessory. I wear none, but that doesn't mean I would never. How about the Just en Clos or "Nail" bracelet. A more masculine design? I know a guy in the roofing business. He thought a big nail wrapped around his wrist could be cool. He didn't seem to be the bracelet kinda guy, but hey.
I have seen many love's on guys. Looks great on some, and then looks feminine on others. Guess you have to look at the wearer;)

6 March 2021, 01:26 PM	#1
RaZCaL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 116500,116610,VCO Posts: 844	Cartier Love Bracelet for Men Are Cartier love bracelets on men too feminine? My wife sure thinks so but I kind of like it

6 March 2021, 01:44 PM	#4
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	The WG models are great, understated. __________________

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sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,903	Richard Rawlings wears them, so they have to be masculine! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

7 March 2021, 03:56 AM	#14
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I just had a look on the Cartier site at "Mens Love Bracelets," I looked at a selection, all were modelled by ladies. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

7 March 2021, 04:17 AM	#16
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,439	You love it, you get it. Style is a personal preference and if I had $1 for all the style haters over the decades... Get it! PS: Wife and I share the Tank Solo XL and love it, yet I've been eyeing changing my wedding band plus getting a matching Bvlgari bracelet. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

6 March 2021, 01:32 PM	#2
JodyHighroller Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 2,149	I find it’s one of those things that’s 50/50 with most people. I personally think they’re good looking, but some of their options offered (colored stones) may be too feminine for most men. All comes down to what you feel comfortable with. It’s funny because the bracelet is originally designed to be for both men and women to show a commitment to love. (That’s why they’re designed to be difficult to remove). With that being said, I’m planning on picking up the standard one in rose gold end of year. It’s been on my list forever, but I always get side tracked with adding new watches lol. Richard Hammond rocks one with a Rolex in most of his shows!

6 March 2021, 01:40 PM	#3
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,330	got the yellow gold one last year, get a lot of compliments on it

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gtnator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: DSSD, SD43, Pepsi, Posts: 2,064	Anything called “love bracelet” sounds like it belongs on a young girl. Now if it was called “ass kicker” or “money maker” or “man maker” “name taker” “deal maker” “mountain climber”, then it would be masculine and you’d see Arnold or Sly wearing it. But Love Bracelet? I don’t think so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 March 2021, 04:19 AM	#17
emersm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,479	Personally, I would not wear one.

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zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,559	They act as if they invented love bracelets...nonsense. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

7 March 2021, 11:08 AM	#23
Jay (Eire) 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: @jb.watching Location: NYC Posts: 1,469	It was originally designed and intended to be his and hers. It’s an iconic design, timeless in my mind. If you like it buy it. Once it’s on the wrist for a few months that shiny newness will dull. Always thought a Titanium or Tantalum one would do very well because it’d be a little more dull.

7 March 2021, 11:48 AM	#25
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,238	I'm not into wearing rings/bracelets but I'm fine with whoever wants to do so. Cartier = $$$ so I expect these cost a pretty penny __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 March 2021, 12:19 PM	#26
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	I just looked at the pricing on these things and nearly pooped myself. Quite a few are more than my Sub, and some are even more than a (grey market) Daytona!

8 March 2021, 12:26 AM	#28
RaZCaL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 116500,116610,VCO Posts: 844	Can anyone share some wrist shot photos?

8 March 2021, 12:34 AM	#29
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,668	You’re either a bracelet kind of guy or you’re not ... there’s no in between IMHO. That said, to each their own but I prefer the look of a watch and that’s it.

8 March 2021, 12:58 AM	#30
briboxer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: SoCal Watch: forever changing Posts: 25,028	Well, I truly believe it is personal taste. Just as if I chose to wear a 34mm vintage OP one day and you say it's a ladies size. Jewelry is an accessory. I wear none, but that doesn't mean I would never. How about the Just en Clos or "Nail" bracelet. A more masculine design? I know a guy in the roofing business. He thought a big nail wrapped around his wrist could be cool. He didn't seem to be the bracelet kinda guy, but hey. I have seen many love's on guys. Looks great on some, and then looks feminine on others. Guess you have to look at the wearer;)

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