Which is cheaper, the Cartier Roadster Medium Model Yellow Gold or the Grand Seiko SBGW306?

At MSRP the Grand Seiko SBGW306 is the cheaper of the two at $17,900, against $51,500 for the Cartier Roadster Medium Model Yellow Gold — a $33,600 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Roadster Medium Model Yellow Gold or the Grand Seiko SBGW306?

The Grand Seiko SBGW306 wears larger at 36.5mm versus 34.92mm for the Cartier Roadster Medium Model Yellow Gold — a 1.6mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Cartier Roadster Medium Model Yellow Gold run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGW306?

The Cartier Roadster Medium Model Yellow Gold runs a automatic caliber (1899 MC), while the Grand Seiko SBGW306 runs a manual (9S64).

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Cartier Roadster Medium Model Yellow Gold

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MSRP $51,500

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MSRP $17,900

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Roadster Medium Model Yellow Gold34.92mm

SBGW30636.5mm

Power Reserve

Roadster Medium Model Yellow Gold—

SBGW30672h

Water Resistance

Roadster Medium Model Yellow Gold100m

SBGW306100m

MSRP

Roadster Medium Model Yellow Gold$51,500

SBGW306$17,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

34.92mm

36.5mm

Thickness

—

11.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

42.7mm

Lug Width

—

18mm

Material

Yellow Gold

Gold

Finish

Yellow Gold

—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

1899 MC

9S64

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$51,500

$17,900

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