The Record Ledger · updated October 2026 · 14 documented results
The 10 Most Expensive Cartier Crash Watches Ever Sold
The most expensive Cartier Crash ever documented by MostExpensiveWatches is the Cartier Crash ref. London Crash, which realized $2,028,800 at Christie's Geneva in 2026 — the top of 14 documented results totaling $8,545,625.
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Cartier Crash
$2,028,800 · 2026 · Christie's Geneva
A world auction record for the model, this 1990 example features the 'JC' mark for Jacques Cartier and original London hallmarks, representing the pinnacle of Cartier London's avant-garde design.
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Cartier London Crash
$1,500,000 · 2022 · Sotheby's Geneva
An original 1967 London-hallmarked Crash, the most coveted iteration of the surrealist design. This example achieved a record price for the model, driven by the provenance of the London workshop and its untouched aesthetic.
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Cartier London Crash (original 1967)
$1,490,000 · 2022 · Phillips New York
Original 1967 London-produced Crash — Cartier's most iconic 20th-century design. Fewer than 10 known examples from the original London Crash run.
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Cartier Crash
$819,000 · 2024 · Christie's New York
A supremely rare and highly coveted London-made Crash model from 1990, featuring the iconic asymmetrical case and original 'Crash' deployant clasp.
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Cartier Crash London
$453,600 · 2022 · Phillips New York
An extremely rare and historically important early London Crash, hallmarked for 1970 and offered directly from the family of the original owner, Daphne Farago.
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Cartier Crash "Paris" Limited Edition (Diamond Set)
$357,651 · 2026 · Antiquorum Monaco
Verified result from Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces (Antiquorum Monaco), concluded 2026-06-28. Reported by the MostExpensiveWatches auction desk with primary sources on file.
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Cartier Crash "Yellow Gold and Diamond Set"
$351,669 · 2026 · Antiquorum Monaco
Verified result from Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces (Antiquorum Monaco), concluded 2026-06-28. Reported by the MostExpensiveWatches auction desk with primary sources on file.
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Cartier Crash
$339,152 · 2026 · Antiquorum Monaco
Verified result from Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces (Antiquorum Monaco), concluded 2026-06-28. Reported by the MostExpensiveWatches auction desk with primary sources on file.
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Cartier Crash
$284,130 · 2020 · Phillips Geneva
An incredibly rare platinum version of the Crash from 1992, representing the most exclusive metal choice for the 1990s limited series.
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Cartier Crash
$274,700 · 2023 · Bonhams London
A rare 1991 Paris Boutique limited edition of the iconic Crash, numbered 017 of 400. It achieved a significant price reflecting the surging global demand for vintage Crash models.
How the record was set
Every documented result that beat all before it.
| Year | New record | Watch |
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| 2017 | $175,000 | Cartier Crash · Phillips New York |
| 2020 | $225,000 | Cartier Crash · Christie's New York |
| 2020 | $284,130 | Cartier Crash · Phillips Geneva |
| 2022 | $453,600 | Cartier Crash London · Phillips New York |
| 2022 | $1,490,000 | Cartier London Crash (original 1967) · Phillips New York |
| 2022 | $1,500,000 | Cartier London Crash · Sotheby's Geneva |
| 2026 | $2,028,800 | Cartier Crash · Christie's Geneva |
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