Cartier
Roadster, reference 2510 Montre bracelet en acier avec date | Stainless steel wristwatch with date Vers 2002 | Circa 2002
Lot Closed
September 30, 09:55 AM GMT
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Cartier
Roadster, reference 2510
Montre bracelet en acier avec date |
Stainless steel wristwatch with date
Vers 2002 |
Circa 2002
Cadran: argenté
Calibre: cal. 3110 automatique, 21 rubis
Numéro de mouvement: 289'2A2
Boîtier: acier, fond sécurisé par 8 vis
Numéro de boîtier: 38'518'3CD
Fermoir: bracelet Cartier en acier et double boucle déployante
Dimensions : 44 x 37 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: oui
Papiers: oui
Accessoires: certificat, manuel d'utilisation, 4 bracelets additionnels avec chacun une boucle déployante Cartier, pochette de voyage et écrin avec surboîte Cartier
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 3110 automatic, 21 jewels
Movement number: 289'2A2
Case: stainless steel, back secured by 8 screws
Case number: 38'518'3CD
Closure: Cartier stainless steel bracelet and double-folding clasp
Dimensions: 44 x 37 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Cartier certificate, instruction manual, a additional straps each with a Cartier deployante buckle, travel pouch and presentation case with outer packaging
Poids brut 152.30 g |
Gross weight 152.30 g
The Roadster collection was launched in 2001 and was part of the Cartier catalogue for only 10 years.
The model took its inspiration from the mid-century cars, especially the Porsche 356, with rounded curves and the four screws reminding the car's headlights. The magnifying glass for the date is an evocation of the intake opening on the hood, while the crown is reminiscent of the cooling fins. The dial remind a speedometer with the hash marks and the concentric circles underneath the traditional concentric Roman numerals.
The Roadster also stayed faithful to the roots of the brand with the tonneau-shape case, reminding the celebrated Tortue.
Cartier conceived it as their sport model and mainly produced it in stainless steel.
On some pieces like this lot, Cartier fitted luminescent hands to re-enforce the sport spirit of the watch.
The Roadster further was the first Cartier with the quick release bracelet function.
The combination of the stainless steel case and bracelet, magnifying glass and luminescent hands, makes this piece a very attractive sport watch.
This example further comes with an impressive set of additional quick release straps and deployante buckles, making this lot even more desirable.