Roadster Stainless Steel 38mm W62002V3

Description

The Cartier Roadster Stainless Steel 38 mm (Ref. W62002V3) fuses sleek automotive-inspired design with Cartier’s emblematic elegance. Featuring a tonneau-shaped case, sporty Arabic numerals, and a magnified date window, it delivers a bold yet refined statement suitable for everyday wear and driving enthusiasts alike.

Overview

Launched in the early 2000s, the Roadster line pays homage to the streamlined beauty of classic European sports cars, particularly the Porsche 356. The W62002V3, with its 38 × 43 mm stainless steel body, encapsulates this ethos through fluid lines, pronounced lugs, and a crown echoing a car wheel hub.

Design and Craftsmanship

• The polished tonneau (barrel) case with brushed accents measures 38 × 43 mm and just 10 mm thick, offering substantial wrist presence without excess bulk .
  
  

• A polished bezel is paired with a distinctive screw-down, oversized crown and date-magnifier—reminiscent of a windshield—reinforcing its automotive theme.
  
  

• The black dial showcases bold Arabic numerals, a railroad minute track, luminescent sword hands, and a date window at 3 o’clock.
  
  

• Paired with a brushed-and-polished steel bracelet and deployment clasp, the finish is sporty yet luxurious .
  
  

Movement and Performance

• Powered by an automatic movement derived from Caliber 3110, offering approximately 42 hours of power reserve.
  
  

• Water-resistant to 100 m (10 bar), equipped with sapphire crystal and a screw-down crown—built for daily life and active wear .
  
  

Features and Complications

• Timekeeping: Hours, minutes, central seconds.
  
  

• Date: Magnified window at 3 o’clock—legendary “windscreen” style.
  
  

• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire.
  
  

• Crown: Oversized, car-inspired screw-down design.
  
  

Specifications

Case Material, Diameter, Thickness, and Finish

• Material: Polished stainless steel
  
  

• Dimensions: 38 mm × 43 mm, ~10 mm thick
  
  

• Finish: Mix of polished and brushed surfaces
  
  

• Crown: Screw-down, oversized hub-style
  
  

• Water Resistance: 100 m / 10 bar
  
  

Dial Color, Markers, Hands, and Distinctive Elements

• Color: Black
  
  

• Markers: Bold Arabic numerals, railroad minute track
  
  

• Hands: Luminescent sword hands
  
  

• Feature: Date window with 3× magnification (“windscreen”) at 3 o’clock
  
  

Bracelet/Strap Material, Width, Clasp Type, and Adjustability

• Material: Stainless steel bracelet (brushed & polished links)
  
  

• Clasp: Deployant buckle
  
  

• Adjustability: Standard sizing via removable links
  
  

Movement Caliber, Power Reserve, Frequency, and Jewels

• Caliber: Cartier automatic (based on Cal. 3110)
  
  

• Power Reserve: ~42 hours
  
  

• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date