Cartier Crash
With the pink gold Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 becoming the most valuable timepiece ever sold at auction in Asia.
Leading a historic $42.3 million USD Geneva auction, an ultra-rare 1990 “London Crash” model set a new world standard, alongside massive sales for F.P. Journe and Patek Philippe.
Headlining Sotheby’s $52.9 million USD “Shapes of Cartier” collection, this record-breaker anchored Asia’s most valuable watch sale in history.
Featuring standout timepieces from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin and more.
Showcased alongside new Santos-Dumont, Myst de Cartier, Baignoire and Roadster revival models.
Paired with a Cartier Crash watch, the Puerto Rican superstar wears a dramatic faux-fur coat with sharp tailoring prior to his Halftime performance.
Wearing a Louis Vuitton suit to match.
A deep dive into the history of the highly-coveted Cartier Crash and the recent story of a 1967 model’s record-breaking auction.
The Christie’s auction also saw $50,000 USD paid for a “Coral Red” example.
Prices for vintage Cartier continue to climb.
