Most would agree that the Crash is the most iconic wristwatch manufactured by Cartier due to its exceptionally good looks and ingenious case design. While its unique asymmetrical case design immediately connects one to Salvador Dali’s “Persistence of Memory”, its bold curves, blued steel hands and cabochon sapphire crown immediately declares "Cartier".

Initially introduced by Cartier London in 1967, the Crash has enjoyed various iterations since its launch with gem-set models and skeletonized versions. It was by far the most daring and spectacular model the manufacture produced during this period. The present watch is a highly limited version produced in the early 1990s and cased in platinum - the rarest case metal and most exclusive version of the 1990s Crash. To date, no more than a few handful of examples have graced the auction market. Furthermore, those who do own one hardly ever sell them due to the rarity of the model, which underlies the exceptional desirability of the present timepiece.