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buddenfan · 26 February 2023, 06:40 AM

I see alot of love for Santos understandably and the tank and especially now for them in vintage but the beautiful discontinued Roadster doesnt seem to get much love in watch circles. Why is that?

Blansky · 26 February 2023, 07:45 AM

It was always sort of an odd duck in the Cartier line up. If I remember correctly it had also had a rather unique quick strap/bracelet change.

The magnified date design was pretty cool how it worked seamlessly into the case. I think the very latest one did away with that. Not sure

I had one and loved it though, it was the older version like your bottom picture.

I've often thought of getting the newer version of it.

MrGoat · 26 February 2023, 08:19 AM

Your top picture probably flopped because the sub dial is intruded upon by the date.

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BLACKHORSE 6 · 26 February 2023, 02:29 PM

Cartier watches have a design language that’s all about the shape, but imho it works best when the design is based on art deco and is simple/streamlined.

The Cartier Tortue has a similar case shape, but seems to be better executed because of its simplicity.

Aferrariguy · 2 March 2023, 07:15 AM

My fathers bracelet disconnects itself from the watch and falls off pretty often when he wears it. Mostly when wearing the black leather strap that they also came with. He sent it back to Cartier several times and had no luck, also looked at by my independent watchmaker.

It seems like no one has ever been able to pin down exactly what it’s happening, probably just a poor design.

It’s a shame because it looks super shard on the black leather strap.

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brandrea · 2 March 2023, 07:21 AM

It’s a cool looking watch, but that crown looks like it’d poke a whole in your wrist depending …

JR16 · 2 March 2023, 08:07 AM

I thought it was the coolest watch in the mid-2000s. When I had no money to buy nice watches. Now I couldn’t imagine buying it - just don’t think the design language aged well.

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dshin525 · 3 March 2023, 04:50 PM

Because the watch is fugly. Had a buddy who had one and it looked just as fugly in person (this is my humble opinion). That crown, specifically the tip at the end, looks like an erect nipple.

buddenfan · 4 March 2023, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dshin525

Because the watch is fugly. Had a buddy who had one and it looked just as fugly in person (this is my humble opinion). That crown, specifically the tip at the end, looks like an erect nipple.

lmaoooooo now I can't unsee it

EEpro · 4 March 2023, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dshin525

Because the watch is fugly. Had a buddy who had one and it looked just as fugly in person (this is my humble opinion). That crown, specifically the tip at the end, looks like an erect nipple.

Gotdangit now I'm sitting here eyes watering laughing my ass off.

Now try not to laugh while hand winding it.

JR16 · 4 March 2023, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dshin525

Because the watch is fugly. Had a buddy who had one and it looked just as fugly in person (this is my humble opinion). That crown, specifically the tip at the end, looks like an erect nipple.

Thanks for reminding me I need to use the word fugly more often. It’s been a while, and I miss it . Fugly fugly fugly!

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RaZCaL · 4 March 2023, 03:56 AM

Wow! Lots of hate for the Cartier Roadster Chronograph XL but I loved this watch ever since I was younger. I love the quick interchangeable bracelet to straps. They were one of the first to do it.

Here is my larger version without the cyclops on the date that was gifted by my wife so it has sentimental value to me. I would never get rid of it. Although, I must admit, I rarely wear it anymore as my collection grew. Couple of shots below:

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thetinkercompanies · 5 March 2023, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by buddenfan

I see alot of love for Santos understandably and the tank and especially now for them in vintage but the beautiful discontinued Roadster doesnt seem to get much love in watch circles. Why is that?

1. design design design...just doesn't do it for me
2. it's just not available anywhere even if you wanted one

WatchEater666 · 6 March 2023, 02:41 AM

My Dad has one and it is so bulky IMO. Kind of an ok design...but just fundamentally ugly lol

26 February 2023, 07:45 AM	#2
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,744	It was always sort of an odd duck in the Cartier line up. If I remember correctly it had also had a rather unique quick strap/bracelet change. The magnified date design was pretty cool how it worked seamlessly into the case. I think the very latest one did away with that. Not sure I had one and loved it though, it was the older version like your bottom picture. I've often thought of getting the newer version of it. __________________ OlllllllO

26 February 2023, 08:19 AM	#3
MrGoat 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Goat Location: Southwest Florida Watch: 16613 Posts: 5,324	Howcome the Cartier Roadster doesnt get much love? Your top picture probably flopped because the sub dial is intruded upon by the date. Sent from my Apple privacy invasion product

26 February 2023, 02:29 PM	#4
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,676	Cartier watches have a design language that’s all about the shape, but imho it works best when the design is based on art deco and is simple/streamlined. The Cartier Tortue has a similar case shape, but seems to be better executed because of its simplicity.

2 March 2023, 07:15 AM	#5
Aferrariguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: USA Posts: 56	My fathers bracelet disconnects itself from the watch and falls off pretty often when he wears it. Mostly when wearing the black leather strap that they also came with. He sent it back to Cartier several times and had no luck, also looked at by my independent watchmaker. It seems like no one has ever been able to pin down exactly what it’s happening, probably just a poor design. It’s a shame because it looks super shard on the black leather strap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 March 2023, 07:21 AM	#6
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,539	It’s a cool looking watch, but that crown looks like it’d poke a whole in your wrist depending …

2 March 2023, 08:07 AM	#7
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,245	I thought it was the coolest watch in the mid-2000s. When I had no money to buy nice watches. Now I couldn’t imagine buying it - just don’t think the design language aged well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

3 March 2023, 04:50 PM	#8
dshin525 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: David Location: Seoul Watch: 16710 Pepsi Posts: 331	Because the watch is fugly. Had a buddy who had one and it looked just as fugly in person (this is my humble opinion). That crown, specifically the tip at the end, looks like an erect nipple.

4 March 2023, 03:56 AM	#12
RaZCaL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 116500,116610,VCO Posts: 847	Wow! Lots of hate for the Cartier Roadster Chronograph XL but I loved this watch ever since I was younger. I love the quick interchangeable bracelet to straps. They were one of the first to do it. Here is my larger version without the cyclops on the date that was gifted by my wife so it has sentimental value to me. I would never get rid of it. Although, I must admit, I rarely wear it anymore as my collection grew. Couple of shots below: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 March 2023, 02:41 AM	#14
WatchEater666 Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,940	My Dad has one and it is so bulky IMO. Kind of an ok design...but just fundamentally ugly lol

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