Which is cheaper, the Cartier Roadster Large Model or the Grand Seiko SBGH281?

At MSRP the Grand Seiko SBGH281 is the cheaper of the two at $6,300, against $10,200 for the Cartier Roadster Large Model — a $3,900 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Roadster Large Model or the Grand Seiko SBGH281?

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 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 SBGH281?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Cartier Roadster Large Model uses the 1847 MC and the Grand Seiko SBGH281 uses the 9S85.

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Cartier Roadster Large ModelvsGrand Seiko SBGH281

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Cartier Roadster Large Model

WSRD0020

MSRP $10,200

See the full Roadster Large Model

MSRP $6,300

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Roadster Large Model38.7mm

SBGH28140mm

Power Reserve

Roadster Large Model—

SBGH28155h

Water Resistance

Roadster Large Model100m

SBGH281100m

MSRP

Roadster Large Model$10,200

SBGH281$6,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

38.7mm

40mm

Thickness

—

13.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46.2mm

Lug Width

—

19mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

1847 MC

9S85

Power Reserve

—

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$10,200

$6,300

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