Cartier. A very rare 18ct white gold and diamond set asymmetrical wristwatch, Signed Cartier Paris, Crash model, Numbered A111456, c.1998 silvered asymmetric dial with printed elongated Roman numerals, secret signature at 7, blued steel hands...
Cartier. A very rare 18ct white gold and diamond set asymmetrical wristwatch, Signed Cartier Paris, Crash model, Numbered A111456, c.1998 silvered asymmetric dial with printed elongated Roman numerals, secret signature at 7, blued steel hands, manual wind 17 jewel nickel finished lever movement, the asymmetric case numbered inside 7379, with pavé-set diamond bezel, diamond-set crown, the back secured by four screws, together with an 18ct white gold and diamond-set Cartier deployant clasp, European Convention hallmarks, with five additional Cartier fabric and leather straps, case, dial and movement signed 38 mm. long Once featuring in Christie's Important watches Hong Kong, on the 27th October 2003, this watch has been worn and treasured ever since. Popular urban legend suggests that the idea for the Crash came when a client of Cartier brought in his damaged Baignoire from an car accident to the London Maison in 1967 for repair. Likewise, a popular story is that the inspiration came from the watches in Dali's The Persistence of Memory, however the design of the Cartier Crash really has no connection to the surrealist painting. It's generally accepted now that the design was simply a reflection of the flamboyant designs that emerged during the free spirited and exuberant 1960's London.
The case and buckle are clean, with some small and light surface scratches from wear. The screws are all intact and in good order. The watch is sold with 5 additional Cartier straps in various coloured fabrics, and all show evidence of general wear. The dial is clean and in good order, and has very possibly very slightly discoloured with age but if so, only gently and evenly. The glass has a few light scratches from gentle wear.The watch ticks when wound but has not been tested for timekeeping.Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee working order or time keeping of any automatic, mechanical, quartz or other timepiece. Please note that the watch straps for this lot will be removed at the time of purchase
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Cartier. A very rare 18ct white gold and diamond set asymmetrical wristwatch, Signed Cartier Paris, Crash model, Numbered A111456, c.1998 silvered asymmetric dial with printed elongated Roman numerals, secret signature at 7, blued steel hands, manual wind 17 jewel nickel finished lever movement, the asymmetric case numbered inside 7379, with pavé-set diamond bezel, diamond-set crown, the back secured by four screws, together with an 18ct white gold and diamond-set Cartier deployant clasp, European Convention hallmarks, with five additional Cartier fabric and leather straps, case, dial and movement signed 38 mm. long Once featuring in Christie's Important watches Hong Kong, on the 27th October 2003, this watch has been worn and treasured ever since. Popular urban legend suggests that the idea for the Crash came when a client of Cartier brought in his damaged Baignoire from an car accident to the London Maison in 1967 for repair. Likewise, a popular story is that the inspiration came from the watches in Dali's The Persistence of Memory, however the design of the Cartier Crash really has no connection to the surrealist painting. It's generally accepted now that the design was simply a reflection of the flamboyant designs that emerged during the free spirited and exuberant 1960's London.
The case and buckle are clean, with some small and light surface scratches from wear. The screws are all intact and in good order. The watch is sold with 5 additional Cartier straps in various coloured fabrics, and all show evidence of general wear. The dial is clean and in good order, and has very possibly very slightly discoloured with age but if so, only gently and evenly. The glass has a few light scratches from gentle wear.The watch ticks when wound but has not been tested for timekeeping.Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee working order or time keeping of any automatic, mechanical, quartz or other timepiece. Please note that the watch straps for this lot will be removed at the time of purchase
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