Case #0070 — Cartier Roadster Quartz 31mm (Ref. W62016V3)
Price: $1,975

🧭 Character

Cartier’s Roadster blends classic Parisian charm with early-2000s sports chic. The 31mm midsize quartz wears elegantly on the wrist with its flowing tonneau curves and unmistakable “road-inspired” crown guard. Perfect for collectors who want Cartier DNA without the Santos or Tank price tags.

🧾 Provenance

• Reference: W62016V3

• Case Size: 31mm

• Movement: Cartier Caliber 688 Quartz

• Material: Stainless Steel

• Dial: Silver guilloché with Roman numerals

• Bracelet: Stainless steel, currently sized to >6" wrist (no extra links included)

• Condition: Good pre-owned (light surface wear consistent with age)

• Inclusions: Cartier Box only (no papers)

🧑🎤 Celebrity Provenance

The Roadster was a favorite of early-2000s style icons, often spotted in celebrity wardrobes as Cartier pushed the line into both men’s and women’s collections. Though overshadowed today by the Tank and Santos, the Roadster stands as a time capsule of Cartier’s adventurous design era.

🕵️ Story

Case #70 from the BST Desk — an overlooked Cartier reference that balances elegance and sport. At under $2k, it’s one of the most accessible entry points into the maison. A true “under the radar” pick for a collector who appreciates Cartier history with a contrarian twist.

BST Files Note

"Sometimes the best evidence is the piece everyone else overlooked — a Cartier Roadster waiting for its next drive."