Which is cheaper, the Cartier Roadster Large Model or the Grand Seiko SLGA009?

At MSRP the Grand Seiko SLGA009 is the cheaper of the two at $9,800, against $10,200 for the Cartier Roadster Large Model — a $400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Roadster Large Model or the Grand Seiko SLGA009?

The Grand Seiko SLGA009 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 SLGA009?

The Cartier Roadster Large Model runs a automatic caliber (1847 MC), while the Grand Seiko SLGA009 runs a spring drive (9RA2).

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Cartier Roadster Large ModelvsGrand Seiko SLGA009

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Cartier Roadster Large Model

WSRD0020

MSRP $10,200

See the full Roadster Large Model

MSRP $9,800

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Roadster Large Model38.7mm

SLGA00940mm

Power Reserve

Roadster Large Model—

SLGA009120h

Water Resistance

Roadster Large Model100m

SLGA009100m

MSRP

Roadster Large Model$10,200

SLGA009$9,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

38.7mm

40mm

Thickness

—

11.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

47.9mm

Lug Width

—

22mm

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

1847 MC

9RA2

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

—

120h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$10,200

$9,800

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