Which is cheaper, the Cartier Roadster Large Model or the Grand Seiko SBGW257?

At MSRP the Cartier Roadster Large Model is the cheaper of the two at $10,200, against $38,000 for the Grand Seiko SBGW257 — a $27,800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Roadster Large Model or the Grand Seiko SBGW257?

The Cartier Roadster Large Model wears larger at 38.7mm versus 38mm for the Grand Seiko SBGW257 — a 0.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Roadster Large Model or the Grand Seiko SBGW257?

The Cartier Roadster Large Model is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGW257.

What movement does the Cartier Roadster Large Model run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGW257?

The Cartier Roadster Large Model runs a automatic caliber (1847 MC), while the Grand Seiko SBGW257 runs a manual (9S64).

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Cartier Roadster Large Model

WSRD0020

MSRP $10,200

See the full Roadster Large Model

MSRP $38,000

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Roadster Large Model38.7mm

SBGW25738mm

Power Reserve

Roadster Large Model—

SBGW25772h

Water Resistance

Roadster Large Model100m

SBGW25730m

MSRP

Roadster Large Model$10,200

SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

38.7mm

38mm

Thickness

—

10.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

45.8mm

Lug Width

—

19mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Platinum

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

100m

30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

1847 MC

9S64

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$10,200

$38,000

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