Cartier Roadster

Cartier With A Motor-Sport Edge

Roadster is one of Cartier's most distinctive shaped watches. Its tonneau case, speedometer-style dial, conical crown, date magnifier and visible screw details give it a more mechanical, automotive feel than most Cartier collections.

That makes it a very different proposition from Tank or Ronde. Roadster is still polished, but it has more weight and attitude. It suits shoppers who want Cartier design without choosing the obvious dress-watch route.

Choosing A Roadster

Roadster is the shaped Cartier for buyers who want more sports-watch presence without leaving the brand’s dressy side. Cartier Santos is the more established square bracelet watch; Cartier Pasha gives a similarly confident feel in a round case.

Roadster has returned to Cartier's current watch world, which makes older examples more relevant to compare. Browse men's Cartier watches if you want to judge it beside Santos, Tank and Pasha.

Condition is especially important. Check the case edges, bracelet fit, crown area, date magnifier and dial clarity, because Roadster's design details are part of the appeal.