Which is cheaper, the Cartier Roadster Large Model or the Grand Seiko SBGA385?

At MSRP the Cartier Roadster Large Model is the cheaper of the two at $10,200, against $53,000 for the Grand Seiko SBGA385 — a $42,800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Roadster Large Model or the Grand Seiko SBGA385?

The Grand Seiko SBGA385 wears larger at 40mm versus 38.7mm for the Cartier Roadster Large Model — a 1.3mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Cartier Roadster Large Model run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGA385?

The Cartier Roadster Large Model runs a automatic caliber (1847 MC), while the Grand Seiko SBGA385 runs a spring drive (9R15).

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Cartier Roadster Large ModelvsGrand Seiko SBGA385

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Cartier Roadster Large Model

WSRD0020

MSRP $10,200

See the full Roadster Large Model

MSRP $53,000

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Roadster Large Model38.7mm

SBGA38540mm

Power Reserve

Roadster Large Model—

SBGA38572h

Water Resistance

Roadster Large Model100m

SBGA385100m

MSRP

Roadster Large Model$10,200

SBGA385$53,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

38.7mm

40mm

Thickness

—

12.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46.2mm

Lug Width

—

19mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Platinum

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

1847 MC

9R15

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

—

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$10,200

$53,000

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