Which is cheaper, the Cartier Roadster Large Model or the Grand Seiko SLGB001?

At MSRP the Cartier Roadster Large Model is the cheaper of the two at $10,200, against $39,000 for the Grand Seiko SLGB001 — a $28,800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Roadster Large Model or the Grand Seiko SLGB001?

The Cartier Roadster Large Model wears larger at 38.7mm versus 37mm for the Grand Seiko SLGB001 — a 1.7mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Cartier Roadster Large Model run compared to the Grand Seiko SLGB001?

The Cartier Roadster Large Model runs a automatic caliber (1847 MC), while the Grand Seiko SLGB001 runs a spring drive (9RB2).

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Cartier Roadster Large ModelvsGrand Seiko SLGB001

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Cartier Roadster Large Model

WSRD0020

MSRP $10,200

See the full Roadster Large Model

MSRP $39,000

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Roadster Large Model38.7mm

SLGB00137mm

Power Reserve

Roadster Large Model—

SLGB00172h

Water Resistance

Roadster Large Model100m

SLGB001100m

MSRP

Roadster Large Model$10,200

SLGB001$39,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

38.7mm

37mm

Thickness

—

11.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

44.3mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Platinum

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

1847 MC

9RB2

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

—

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$10,200

$39,000

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