Cartier Roadster Large Model Yellow GoldvsFlux Watches Quadras
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Measurements
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Roadster Large Model Yellow Gold
Quadras
Diameter
38.7mm
41mm
Thickness
10.1mm
lowest
11.8mm
Water Resistance
100m
highest
70m
Power Reserve
n/a
68h
MSRP
$20,000
$2,800
lowest
Movement
Cartier 1847 MC
La Joux-Perret G101
Case
7 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Cartier Roadster Large Model Yellow Gold for its unique, masculine tonneau shape, comfortable contoured bracelet with a quick-swap system, and its sports car-inspired design with dial elements resembling an odometer or speedometer. The "bullet-like" crown guard and elegant case silhouette are also noted as distinctive features. However, the crown is not screw-down, and some owners find the bracelet sizing difficult due to large links and a lack of micro-adjustment, with one owner describing it as a "nightmare." The cyclops date magnifier offers minimal magnification, and one reviewer found the overall design not to their personal preference. The Cartier Roadster Large Model Yellow Gold is powered by the 1847 MC automatic movement and is water-resistant to 100 meters.
Owners praise the Flux Watches Quadras for its unique design, highlighting the "Flux Capacitor" dial that sequentially illuminates digits for time display, and the visually striking "levitating" indices. On balance, owners rate the Flux Watches Quadras highly for its innovative dial presentation and distinctive aesthetic.
The tool-less bracelet adjustment system with Nano-Adjust clasp is a consensus strength. Reviewers did not reach consensus on any weaknesses.
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