Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #703 in Watches
• Brand: Cartier
• Model: W62025V3
• Band material: stainless-steel
• Bezel material: stainless-steel
• Case material: stainless-steel
• Clasp type: deployment-buckle
• Dial color: silver
• Dial window material: scratch-resistant-sapphire
• Movement type: Swiss Automatic
• Water-resistant to 330 feet

Features

• Swiss Made watch with Cartier Calibre 3110 Swiss-automatic movement; Functions without a battery; Powers automatically with the movement of your arms
• Scratch-resistant-sapphire crystal; Case diameter: 38 mm
• Solid barrel-shaped stainless steel case and triple-link polished stainless steel bracelet with brushed center links
• Luminous black-outlined sword-shaped hands; Stainless steel circular crown; Date window at 3 o'clock with magnifier
• Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)

Amazon.com Product Description
With curving, contemporary lines and a distinctive face, the Cartier Men's Roadster Stainless Steel Automatic Watch is a sophisticated accessory. Its rhodium-plated silver sunray effect dial features Roman numeral indices, sword shaped hands crafted from black oxidized steel, luminescent accents, and a convenient date window at three o'clock. A tonneau case, stationary bezel, and bracelet band held in place by a deployment buckle--all precision crafted from stainless steel--and a scratch-resistant sapphire window help ensure the luxurious look and feel of this timepiece. This watch is water resistant to 330 feet.

The Cartier Story
The name Cartier is synonymous with luxury, quality, and style. Founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier, the company became renowned worldwide for its design and production of beautiful jewelry and opulent objets d'art. A royal commission in 1904 made Cartier a supplier to Europe's Crowned Heads of State and led England's King Edward VII to describe Louis Cartier, grandson of the founder, as the jeweler of Kings, the King among jewellers.

By the early 20th century, Cartier had expanded its collection to include watches. At a time when pocket watches were still considered de rigueur for the distinguished gentleman, Cartier helped popularize the wristwatch, making it a bold fashion statement for men and women as well as a status symbol among the well-to-do. Louis Cartier is credited with creating the first men's wristwatch, the Santos, in 1904. He developed and named the watch for his client and friend, the Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who needed a device that would allow him to read the time without taking his hands off the controls of his airplane.

Other classic designs followed, including Cartier's signature timepiece--the Tank--which debuted in 1917 during the First World War and was inspired by the tough new war machine the Americans introduced to the fighting in Europe. Cartier's first water-resistant watch was named after the Pasha of Marrakesh, who requested that Cartier create watch that he could wear while in his swimming pool and not lose track of time.

And while it is known more for its luxurious design, Cartier is also credited with creating the highly functional deployment folding clasp in 1910, which is now used by watchmakers around the globe.

Modern Cartier watchmakers still base their watch designs on the early fundamentals developed by Louis Cartier. Treasured by collectors, Cartier watches are distinguished by their impressive variety of shapes (round, square, oval, Tank, Tortue and Tonneau), by their exceptional materials and workmanship, and by their recognizable Cartier aesthetic, an elegant blend of classic and modern design.

Customer Reviews

Awesome Awesome Watch
So I have been reading some negative reviews about this watch on-line and I want to set the record straight. First of all, the thing turns heads. It is simple, yet perfect. It's not so big (light those obnoxious Breitling watches with 6 knobs) that it feels uncomfortable or gaudy. If you are willing to pop down $5000 for a watch, this is the one for you. Although it scratches easily, the Cartier Roadster really is a timeless classic.

Impressed
I have only had the watch now for 2 months but so far so good. Very impressive, simple and elegant. Much better price than in Switzerland for the same watch.

Cartier meets Fossil
There is no shortage of praise for this watch. And that is the problem. This is a mass advertised watch unlike other Cartiers of the past. The result? Any status conscious person with a job is buying one and making this Cartier a common sight. One of the things that makes Cartier watches special, besides the understated elegance is that they are less ubiquitous than Rolex. Not anymore. Also, this model is a little too bulky looking for my taste in a Cartier; Breitling and Rolex maybe, Cartier, no.