Important Watches I

Important Watches I

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Cartier

Crash A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 2000 | 卡地亞 | CRASH 型號2659 | 黃金腕錶,約2000年製

Auction Closed

October 4, 09:30 AM GMT

Estimate

650,000 - 900,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER

Cartier

Crash

A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 2000

卡地亞

CRASH 型號2659

黃金腕錶,約2000年製


Dial: silvered

Calibre: cal. 160 mechanical, 17 jewels 

Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by 4 screws

Case number: 122'419

Closure: black Cartier alligator strap and 18k yellow gold folding clasp

Size: 38 mm length x 22 mm width

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: Cartier Certificat de Garantie and presentation box

附帶證書及盒子

When discussing distinctive case designs, the Cartier Crash is undoubtedly one of the first models that comes to mind. This extraordinary timepiece was brought to life during the vibrant era of the 1960s in London, a time of newfound freedom and boundless creativity in the realms of art, music, and fashion.


The spirit of liberation and the desire to explore innovative ideas inspired the Cartier team, led by Jean-Jacques Cartier, to conceive a watch that defied convention and embraced non-traditional aesthetics. While the watch movement is limited to displaying hours and minutes, the true complexity lies in the asymmetrical and avant-garde design of the case itself. This unconventional form embodies the notion of time as uncertain and unrestricted, further enhanced by the distorted fonts used on the dial - all of which contribute to the Crash's iconic status as a product of the swinging sixties.


Considering its historical significance, the Cartier Crash stands as a testament to the Maison's enduring legacy. Acquiring such a signature timepiece from this collection is a rare opportunity and a remarkable representation of Cartier's ongoing influence in the world of horology.