Measuring 48mm x 43mm, the tonneau-shaped case of the Roadster XL is crafted from polished solid 18k white gold, lending the watch a substantial yet refined presence on the wrist. A sapphire crystal protects the dial, while the solid case back and polished solid 18k white gold bezel complete the case with consistent attention to material quality. Water resistance extends to 100 meters / 330 feet.
The walnut burl brown dial is one of the most distinctive elements of this reference, its rich wood-grain surface framed by Roman numeral hour markers that speak to Cartier's long heritage of blending natural materials with classical design. A date complication adds a practical dimension to the watch's character without disrupting the visual harmony of the dial.
Powering the Roadster XL is a self-winding automatic movement. The polished solid 18k white gold bracelet, distinguished by walnut burl center links that echo the dial's texture, fastens securely via a folding clasp deployment buckle in white gold — a considered finishing detail that unifies the watch from case to clasp.
