CARTIER, CRASH, A RARE LIMITED EDITION ASYMMETRIC GOLD WRISTWATCH
Lot 77

CARTIER, CRASH, A RARE LIMITED EDITION ASYMMETRIC GOLD WRISTWATCH

CASE NUMBER: A 108316, 097/400

Closed4 May 2023

Price Realised

USD 189,000

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CARTIER, CRASH, A RARE LIMITED EDITION ASYMMETRIC GOLD WRISTWATCH
CASE NUMBER: A 108316, 097/400
CIRCA: 1991
CASE MATERIAL: 18k yellow gold, cabochon-set crown
CASE DIMENSIONS: 38 mm. x 22 mm.
STRAP MATERIAL: Black CROCODILE leather strap
DIAL: White
MOVEMENT: Manual-winding
FUNCTIONS: Time only
BUCKLE: Cartier 18k yellow gold deployant buckle
WITH: Cartier Certificate confirming 1991 as the year of production and limited edition number, presentation box

Ψ This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale.

Specialist note

Created by Cartier in 1967, the Crash model redefined the aesthetic codes of watch making through its asymmetrical case and dial. Inspired from a damaged Cartier timepiece retrieved from an executive of Cartier, the case will remind its owner of Salvador Dali surrealist paintings and amaze through its rarity and timeless looks. Cartier introduced a limited edition Crash in 1991, producing 400 pieces, the current example is number is 97.