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The AAA Luxury Replica Cartier Crash Watches For Canada — La Maison’s Most Desirable And Expensive Creation

The Cartier Crash, often incorrectly called the Dali watch, dates back to 1967. That is just 55 years ago, which isn’t that long ago at all considering what this watch brought about. When the watch was launched, Cartier New York, Cartier Paris, and Cartier London were still designing their own models. The high quality Cartier Crash replica watches was one of the Cartier London designs and, therefore, only sold in the UK at that time. International sales would have been difficult since only a few pieces of the first version were made.

Interestingly, Cartier London designed and released many different models featuring their own typography style. Among them were several versions of the Tank. Despite the fact that, of course, the famous Roman numerals were used, the British designers preferred typography that looked bolder than we see today. The result was often a very strong and recognizable style, and though it differed from Cartier Paris’s look and still does, it was always unmistakably Cartier.

How did the Crash come to be?

There have been several stories regarding the inception of the 1:1 Canada fake Cartier Crash watches. For a long time, many people (including yours truly) believed that the origins stemmed from a customer who brought a watch to the London New Bond Street boutique for repair after the timepiece was involved in a car crash. However, Francesca Cartier-Brickell, the granddaughter of Jean-Jacques Cartier (head of Cartier London at the time), finally set the story straight.

In her bestselling book The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire, she explains that her grandfather came up with the idea to modify the Maxi Oval case design to look as though it had been in a crash. He then worked closely with Cartier designer Rupert Emmerson to make his vision a reality. I think it’s safe to say that this is how the now-famous perfect replica Cartier Crash watches came to life, and I am thrilled that the mystery is finally solved with the help of the most trusted source we can think of. Thank you, Francesca Cartier-Brickell!

For a long time, the London Crash watch could still be found for decent prices. I remember that watch dealer/collector Eric Ku saw the beauty of the watch at an early stage. He was probably the first contemporary watch collector to add the original London model to his private collection.

Believe it or not, the Cartier London Crash faced a “copycat” fairly soon after its release. In the 1960s, the small British watch brand Churchill Watch Co had the courage to release its own version of the best Cartier Crash copy watches in both yellow and white gold. And while this much larger (and actually really good-looking) watch didn’t appeal that much to collectors, it was, with its 52mm length, a perfect men’s size that looked extremely good on the wrist. Only a few years ago, these watches could still be picked up for around $5K on eBay and Chrono24. But collectors learn fast, and the Churchill Crash is impossible to find through these channels nowadays.

Honey, I shrunk the Crash

About 25 years later, in 1991, the high quality Cartier Crash replica watches was internationally re-released by Cartier Paris in a slightly smaller case. The release saw a batch of 300 pieces. One of the last times that Cartier Paris officially released a very small run of the Crash watch was in 1997. That year, La Maison released 13 Crash watches in yellow gold to mark the re-opening of the flagship store at 13 Rue de la Paix in Paris. Other than that, Cartier only produced the Crash now and then as a special order set with diamonds and presented as a ladies’ model. And don’t forget the most recent diamond-set version that was shown at Watches And Wonders 2022 (pictured above). Despite the Paris version’s 22.5mm × 38mm dimensions, the original London version was slightly larger, measuring 23mm × 43mm. Yes, the Crash watch was originally created as a men’s model!

At that time, the difference between the men’s and women’s collections was much more important than it is today. Thank God that men nowadays are slowly daring to wear a watch this small and funny-shaped. It may surprise you, but the Crash is still bought mostly by men. For the real collector, a London Crash watch was the only version to get. Some men, however, waited for the long-rumored launch of a newer and more massive Crash. This finally happened in January 2015 at SIHH in Geneva when Cartier presented a limited edition of 67 pieces in platinum.

The release was quite a surprise because it was a Cartier Crash Skeleton. It featured an in-house caliber that had been specially redesigned to fit the bizarre shape of the super clone Cartier Crash watches for sale. The overwhelming success caused Cartier to decide to launch another batch of 67 pieces, but now in pink gold. This happened just one year later in 2016. Of course, I absolutely adored the platinum model, which, unfortunately, did not fit within my budget. I often regret that I could not have found a way to make it work. In 2018, Cartier launched a new model called the Crash Radieuse in a limited edition of 50 pieces.

London calling

With its unconventional dial and diamond-set crown, it was a model that focused more or less on the women’s market. Of course, the Radieuse sold out pretty quickly, but it didn’t garner the exorbitant success that all other models experienced. But 2019 was a very important year for the Crash. I will never forget the moment that Philippa Samii Rosenschein, head of the New Bond Street boutique’s watch department, showed me a new version of the London Crash in yellow gold that was about to become available in early 2019. It was a great re-design of the original London model in yellow gold, but now with “Swiss Made” on the dial instead of the magic word “London.”

Many collectors lament the “Swiss Made” on the dial, but this is a formal and unavoidable marking. This new Cartier Crash replica watches wholesale was presented as a limited edition of 67 pieces in yellow gold with a creamy guilloché dial. However, this great reissue was only available from the London boutique, and the watches were not available all at once. Every month, the London boutique would have one piece available for one of its lucky clients who had placed an order for it. As you can imagine, it did not take long before all the 67 pieces were spoken for. Many of my Instagram watch friends got the piece, and I have seen them wearing it proudly. But some other others who did not order during the first weeks are still waiting for delivery of theirs.

How did the Crash become so popular?

Whether we like it or not, Instagram was and still is very important for watches and especially the Crash models. When a US watch dealer posted their brand-new 2019 London Crash “reissue” for sale to make a profit, it created quite a tumult among collectors. It was the first new London Crash that was offered on Chrono24 for a much higher price than retail. But the hype got real when well-known collectors Eric Ku and Roni M posted their custom-order 2019 London fake Cartier Crash watches paypal on Instagram.

Eric’s yellow gold version sported a metallic blue dial, gold Roman numerals, and a sapphire cabochon in the crown. His white gold version showed his signature engraved on the back, a black dial, and a jade cabochon. Roni’s custom Crash was also equipped with a black dial and an onyx cabochon in the crown. And even more custom pieces began showing up after that, like the one that Wei Koh ordered with Super-LumiNova numerals. All these amazing-looking pieces created quite a demand for the Custom Order Department at Cartier. In my previous article about custom orders, you can see a collection of amazing Tank Cintrée, Santos Dumont, and other models that were ordered as custom pieces.

What made the Crash the most wanted Cartier watch

Due to the hype, shortage, and subsequent unavailability of the Crash, the business instinct of some collectors comes to the fore, and now and then, China Cartier Crash replica watches comes up for auction. The results have ranged from amazing to extraordinary. It is safe to say that Cartier’s shaped watches have broken unexpected auction records in the last few years. For a short time, the most expensive watch was a Cartier Crash that went for $816,158 at a Geneva auction. It was about three-and-a-half times the price of another Crash offered by Christie’s, which had hammered for $225,000 (before premiums). But the bomb exploded when Erik Ku auctioned a vintage London Crash for one of his clients. It fetched an astonishing $1,500,000.

These astronomical figures certainly make the watch desirable to a questionable group of people. However, let’s not forget that the extreme exclusivity of the model is actually more important and makes the watch so attractive for serious collectors. This is why it’s so important that Cartier itself treasures the Crash and should aim to keep it as exclusive as possible.

Where is the Crash today, and what are your chances of getting one?

This is a tough question that I get very often. The Crash is not available from any of the Cartier boutiques worldwide, and since the 67 pieces that Cartier London released in 2019 are all sold out, auctions at Phillips, Sotheby’s, LoupeThis, Christie’s, and Antiquorum are your only option. Unfortunately, this is not an easy route to take if you’re unfamiliar with this way of buying art or jewelry.

Were auctions more straightforward 15 years ago than they are today? Has the audience and the way the auctions are being organized changed dramatically? More and more people are investing in cheap fake Cartier watches, serious collectors seemingly have unlimited budgets, and following an auction and bidding online is now as easy as playing cards. Besides that, every “grail” watch offered for sale at an auction is seen by collectors all over the world, and pictures of the watch have often been posted and promoted on Instagram many times before the auction even opens.

My suggestion

I honestly think that aiming for other shaped Cartier models — the Tank Asymétrique or the Cloche, for example — is a much better, less stressful, and almost equally satisfying solution. These top Cartier replica watches come close to the eye-catching effect that the Crash has, and in daily life, they are more wearable.

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Canada Top Cartier Fake Watches’ Marie-Laure Cérède: ‘Humility And Doubt Are Creation’s Best Allies’

My personal style signifier is always my watch. Currently I switch between my luxury replica Cartier Libre bracelet watches and the Crash watches – a design I fell for even before I joined the company. It’s original and singular, a quintessential Cartier design. The Crash was inspired by AAA Canada fake Cartier watches that had been crushed in an accident, and the Radieuse is an especially creative piece because we “crashed” it twice. It makes me proud to wear it.

The last thing I bought and loved was a natural sapphire, which has an intoxicating blue colour. I like stones that are imperfect. I’m not always a fan of sapphires but this one has such an intense, incredible blue – I didn’t hesitate at all when I bought it.

The place that means a lot to me is Talloires on Lake Annecy in France. I’m a Cancer and I like water; this place, where some of my family live and where I have roots, is especially meditative. There is an old church with views onto the lake where I like to sit, for the silence. It’s simple and easy. Everything is static. Cézanne painted the lake and it always feels like a work of art to me.

My style icon is “La Panthère”, Jeanne Toussaint [best super clone Cartier watches’ artistic director of high jewellery from 1933 to 1970]. She was eccentric and visionary and dared to do things that nobody had done before. The genesis of perfect Cartier replica watches is all about this audacity. Toussaint was the first to mix diverse influences and colours, creating harmony with antagonistic elements.

The best gift I’ve received is pastries from Yann Brys, who was once named France’s best craftsman. His pastries are so beautiful and refined. He creates not only the recipes and pastry, but also the moulds. He’s an artist and sculptor.

The last music I downloaded was “Le Jeune” by QuinzeQuinze, for the hypnotic drum beats, and “Feather” by Nujabes, for its flow and the introspective mood it creates. My tastes and inspirations change often, but these two songs remain in heavy rotation.

In my fridge you’ll always find niche red wines from Languedoc, some Cantal cheese for nibbling and 10 varieties of mustard. My grandmother served Cantal at every meal. The wines I like for their generous and fruity notes but also the small domaines such as Le Loup dans la Bergerie. As for the mustard, I’ve always been a fan – I grew up eating spicy African food and when I returned to France I wanted to find something to compete with these flavours. It’s fun to see how inventive the French can be with a simple product.

The best book I’ve read in the past year is Sur les Chemins Noirs by Sylvain Tesson, a story about resilience, returning to nature and silence. It’s a metaphor about accidents and the path life can sometimes take. Tesson writes like a poet with so much humility. It gives you faith for the future.

I’ve recently rediscovered the pleasure of a morning coffee at the counter of a French bistrot. So simple, so satisfying. My favourite is Le Saint-Gervais – it’s authentic and close to a pretty square. 96 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75003 Paris

An indulgence I would never forgo is curiosity. It lets me indulge in discovery – and in life. I try to let my curiosity run wild as often as possible, whether that’s visiting a museum or plunging myself into nature. I’ve set up my studio to be a place that welcomes a spirit of inquiry. It is calm and full of light, with a warm atmosphere.

The podcast I’m listening to is Le Masque et la Plume by France Inter. I like the critics’ vast knowledge – on art, theatre, everything – but if I’m honest, I really love the scathing humour. It’s very Parisian. It’s caustic, politically incorrect and makes me laugh.

In another life, I would have been a dancer. I danced six hours a week until I was 30. Dance elevates emotion in a way that has always moved me. It’s in you – it’s a way to express and to test many things.

The last accessory I added to my wardrobe was an embroidered headband made by my good friend Aurélie Lanoiselée. She’s a genius in terms of embroidery, and has really invented her own techniques. The headband has two sides and you can wear it in multiple ways. It’s a small piece of fabric but so precious in how it’s made.

An object I would never part with is my books, and Le Penseur, by Kouka, a young French-Congolese contemporary artist. His work centres on the quest for identity and origin, with his thinker a Bantu warrior who represents universal man.

My favourite location is Jeanne Lanvin’s bathroom at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Created in the 1920s by Armand-Albert Rateau, it reveals the artist’s taste for Persian antiquity by mixing rare materials, like the marble that recalls hammams and ancient baths. I like its eclecticism; for me, beauty resides in the ability to create harmony with elements of various – and sometimes antagonistic – origins. Every detail in this bathroom has meaning. It’s the definition of chic.

The one artist whose work I would collect if I could is Claire Tabouret. She was my first art crush when I came across her about 20 years ago. Her work hit me like a thunderbolt. It was old-fashioned in a way, her portraits going beyond the simple face of the subjects. They create an emotion that combines seriousness with beauty, plus she works on themes close to my heart, such as her Migrants series.

The best bit of advice I ever received was that humility and doubt are creation’s best allies. You must question yourself and imagine all the options. This is how I try to create with my team. Only after trying everything can I say yes. It’s not just about creating something decorative but about adding sense to what you make.

The thing I couldn’t do without is silence. Most days it is a precious commodity, so I have to seek it out. I need silence to reflect and create.

The works of art that changed everything for me were Pierre Soulages and his “Beyond Black” paintings. To create so many different emotions, paintings and textures around one colour is incredible. I draw a parallel with Swiss made Cartier copy watches, which is about creating under constraints. Soulages took on a complex challenge – to create something new every time on the same subject.

I have a collection of jewellery from all over the world. I buy them on my travels – I love vintage pieces, especially rings from the art deco period and the 1970s, but it’s more about how it’s made. And the stone.

Some of my best ideas have come in the middle of the night. My creative process kicks into gear during my sleep. I think my brain analyses the day’s experiences then rearranges them like a puzzle. I try not to question the process too much, and instead appreciate that it happens.