Cartier introduced the Roadster collection in 2001 as a tribute to 1950s sports cars. This stainless steel reference W62053V3 features a tonneau case measuring 30mm in width and is powered by a Swiss quartz movement.
The light blue dial displays white Roman numerals placed around a centralized circular railroad minute track, with a prominent date magnifier at three o'clock styled after a vintage automotive hood scoop.
Founded in Paris in 1847, Cartier approaches horology with the perspective of a master jeweler, prioritizing form, proportion, and aesthetic purity. The Maison was a crucial pioneer of the modern wristwatch, creating the purpose-built Santos-Dumont in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont and later the iconic Tank in 1917, whose "brancards" seamlessly integrated the case and lugs into a singular design.
While historically collaborating with ebauche movement suppliers, Cartier has since invested significantly in its own manufacture capabilities in Switzerland, developing a suite of in-house calibres. The brand's enduring significance lies not in technical innovation, but in creating a portfolio of iconic case shapes that are foundational to watchmaking itself.
Overall Grade: 8 / 10 | Great Condition, Visible Wear Production: Undated Contents: Full-set Genre: Dress Watch
Size: 30x36mm Thickness: approx. 9mm Lug Width: approx. 15mm
Case: Stainless steel, tonneau case, mirrored finish, visible wear Bezel: Fixed, stepped bezel, scewed corners, mirrored finish, visible wear Dial: Light blue dial, guilloche outer dial, printed markers and tracks Hands: Blue sword hands, lumed
Crown: Fluted radiator cap-style, push/pull crown, visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, integrated cyclops lens, visible wear Bracelet: Stainless steel, Roadster bracelet, visible wear Caseback: Stainless steel, solid, screwed-on, visible wear Movement: Quartz Caliber: Swiss Ebauche