Which is cheaper, the Cartier Roadster Large Model or the Formex Essence ThirtyNine?

At MSRP the Formex Essence ThirtyNine is the cheaper of the two at $2,390, against $10,200 for the Cartier Roadster Large Model — a $7,810 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Roadster Large Model or the Formex Essence ThirtyNine?

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine wears larger at 39mm versus 38.7mm for the Cartier Roadster Large Model — a 0.3mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Cartier Roadster Large Model run compared to the Formex Essence ThirtyNine?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Cartier Roadster Large Model uses the 1847 MC and the Formex Essence ThirtyNine uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Cartier Roadster Large ModelvsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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Cartier Roadster Large Model

WSRD0020

MSRP $10,200

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Formex Essence ThirtyNine

MSRP $2,390

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Roadster Large Model38.7mm

Essence ThirtyNine39mm

Power Reserve

Roadster Large Model—

Essence ThirtyNine41h

Water Resistance

Roadster Large Model100m

Essence ThirtyNine100m

MSRP

Roadster Large Model$10,200

Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

38.7mm

39mm

Thickness

—

10mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

45mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Space Ghost

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

1847 MC

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

—

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$10,200

$2,390

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