Which is cheaper, the Cartier Roadster Large Model or the Rolex 1908?

At MSRP the Cartier Roadster Large Model is the cheaper of the two at $10,200, against $28,850 for the Rolex 1908 — a $18,650 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Roadster Large Model or the Rolex 1908?

The Rolex 1908 wears larger at 39mm versus 38.7mm for the Cartier Roadster Large Model — a 0.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Roadster Large Model or the Rolex 1908?

The Cartier Roadster Large Model is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Rolex 1908.

What movement does the Cartier Roadster Large Model run compared to the Rolex 1908?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Cartier Roadster Large Model uses the 1847 MC and the Rolex 1908 uses the 7140.

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Cartier Roadster Large Model

WSRD0020

MSRP $10,200

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Rolex 1908

52508

MSRP $28,850

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Roadster Large Model38.7mm

190839mm

Power Reserve

Roadster Large Model—

190867h

Water Resistance

Roadster Large Model100m

190850m

MSRP

Roadster Large Model$10,200

1908$28,850

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

38.7mm

39mm

Material

Stainless Steel

18kt Yellow Gold

Finish

Stainless Steel

18 kt yellow gold

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

Dial Color

—

Black

Indices

—

Index

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

1847 MC

7140

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

—

67h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Small Seconds

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$10,200

$28,850

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