Cartier Roadster
The Cartier Roadster: barrel-shaped classic
While the Cartier Roadster was only in production for ten years, it is still one of the most popular watches in the Cartier collection. The barrel-shaped case looks classic and takes its inspiration from sports cars from the 60s. The case and crown look like vintage Aston Martins or Alfa Romeo cars. While you can see the resemblance, the Cartier Roadster is a true sports watch.
All about the Cartier Roadster
With numerous case sizes on the Cartier Roadster, it’s the perfect watch for both men and women to wear. You can opt for a simple three-hand watch, but also a GMT or chronograph in the Cartier Roadster collection.
Most of the Cartier Roadster watches feature a stainless-steel case, but some pieces can be found in solid yellow gold or two-tone yellow gold with stainless-steel.
The Cartier Roadster isn’t in production anymore, making it a true classic and mostly available in a pre-owned state. Sometimes you will find a NOS (New Old Stock) watch, but these watches tend to sell at a higher priced compared to the pre-owned watches.
When you’re in the market for a women’s watch in the Roadster collection, the quartz-powered movement with a 37x31mm case size sells for around €3.000 on Wristler, which is pretty affordable.
There are some three-hand watches available for men as well, starting with a 43x38mm case in stainless-steel, costing a bit over €3.000. The solid gold versions of the Cartier Roadster start at €6.000 for the 37x31mm case while the diamond studded editions are priced at €26.000 or more.