Let’s get this out of the way. I am a Cartier stan. Sure, I’ve got love for the Vacheron Constantin 4500V/110A-B126, might lust after the occasional Patek Phillipe 6104R-001, and when I am feeling adventurous, I will ogle a Ressence Type 1 or Type 3. But my first love is and will always be Cartier, with my WSSA0037 being my first step toward constructing a watch collection.
Often shadowed by its kingly and longstanding reputation in jewelry making, Cartier is slowly but surely getting some love for its contributions to the world of horology. More recently, Cartier has been turning the heads of even the most rigid watch enthusiasts.
The French brand was the bell of the ball at 2023’s Watches and Wonders, blessing us with some of the best watches to come out of the international watch exhibition in years. But, today, as you probably guessed, we will look at a more historical piece in Cartier’s line-up — the trippy and elusive Cartier Crash.
You may have encountered the Cartier Crash watch in your endless scrolling across fashion TikTok and your favorite rapper’s Instagram post. Amid the reinvigorated interest in Cartier’s watch-making and history, vintage Cartier Crashes are easily one of the most recognizable and coveted watches in the industry, popping up on the wrists of Tyler the Creator, Kanye West, and Jay-Z.
Upon first seeing the watch, you probably have some questions like “Why does the Cartier Crash look like a Salvador Dali painting?”, “Why is it called the crash?” or “Where can I get my hands on one”? Today, I will answer these questions and many more, whether you are curious about this horology black sheep or want to add the Cartier Crash watch to your current timepiece rotation.
Everything you need to know about the Cartier Crash and its origins.
What is the origin story of the Cartier Crash?
The Cartier Crash’s distorted case is iconic, to say the least. Tracking how it got that design is a bit complicated. Let’s explore.
The Cartier Crash watch’s first…
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