Which is cheaper, the Cartier Roadster Large Model or the Grand Seiko SBGA293?

At MSRP the Grand Seiko SBGA293 is the cheaper of the two at $5,200, against $10,200 for the Cartier Roadster Large Model — a $5,000 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Roadster Large Model or the Grand Seiko SBGA293?

The Grand Seiko SBGA293 wears larger at 40.2mm versus 38.7mm for the Cartier Roadster Large Model — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Cartier Roadster Large Model run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGA293?

The Cartier Roadster Large Model runs a automatic caliber (1847 MC), while the Grand Seiko SBGA293 runs a spring drive (9R65).

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Cartier Roadster Large ModelvsGrand Seiko SBGA293

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Cartier Roadster Large Model

WSRD0020

MSRP $10,200

See the full Roadster Large Model

MSRP $5,200

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Roadster Large Model38.7mm

SBGA29340.2mm

Power Reserve

Roadster Large Model—

SBGA29372h

Water Resistance

Roadster Large Model100m

SBGA293100m

MSRP

Roadster Large Model$10,200

SBGA293$5,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

38.7mm

40.2mm

Thickness

—

12.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

48.5mm

Lug Width

—

19mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

1847 MC

9R65

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

—

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$10,200

$5,200

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