Cartier Roadster Large Automatic 2510 Black Dial Stainless Steel
While Cartier have a slew of iconic designs that any watch enthusiast will know like the back of their hand, they have also produced some lesser known watches that exist as rather under-the-radar offerings from the French Maison, one of which is the Roadster. Released in 2001 as an homage to the golden age of sports cars the Cartier Roadster is one of the brand’s most versatile sports watch offerings. Sporting the distinctive tonneau-shaped case that helped to elevate Cartier’s popularity at the turn of the 1900’s, the Roadster sets itself apart from the normal sports watch with its elegant take on the automotive world. Featuring an exaggerated and curved date magnification lens that is directly inspired by the curved windshield of cars from the 50’s and 60’s and a distinctive winding crown that contributes so much to the overall aesthetic of the watch by closely mimicking both car radiators and wheel covers, the Roadster lives and breathes automotive design. Offered with a selection of dials, the example we have here boasts a black dial within its 38mm stainless steel construction, with Arabic numerals atop a slew of white rings that look racetrack-inspired and a blocky handset, this Roadster is still unapologetically Cartier by design, even if it is a lesser-known model and more on the sportier side of things.
Brand : Cartier
Dimensions : 38mm
Model : Roadster
Movement : Automatic Cartier cal. 3110 (based on the ETA cal. 2892A2)
Reference : 2510
Bracelet : Stainless steel quick-release bracelet
Year : Circa 2000s
Condition : Very Good
Material : Stainess steel
Included : Watch only
Dial Color : Black
THE DIAL Boasting a black dial with Arabic numerals and a chunky handset, this variant of the Roadster leans out from Cartier's elegantly-inspired design choices and into the model's sportier influences.
THE CONSTRUCTION Made of stainless steel and measuring 38mm in diameter, the Roadster wears fantastically on the wrist thanks to its tonneau shape and handsome stepped bezel. Additionally, the Roadster has four exposed screws on its case that add to its automotive design language as they are set at an angle to closely mimic the headlights of a vintage Jaguar E-Type.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
