The Cartier Crash is one of the most recognizable pieces in the watch market. Vintage pieces have soared in popularity as theories surrounding the watch continue to circulate. Valued at up to 800,000 dollars before its sale, a 1967 Cartier London Crash shattered auction records last May with a bid of over 1.5 million dollars. Here’s how a 50-year-old watch gained a reputation for its mysterious origins and became one of the most coveted pieces in the modern watch market.

00:00 Intro
01:24 Recent Sales
01:53 Salvador Dali
02:03 Car Crash Theory
02:32 Celebrity Endorsements
03:01 Origin
03:13 Baignoire Allongée
03:30 Paris
03:49 Crash Skeleton
04:03 Current Hype
04:23 Expert Interview
04:35 Close

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