Watch of the Day · 2026-09-23 · from the archive
Cartier Crash
Ref. Crash Platinum · Platinum — one documented result from the 1,183-lot MostExpensiveWatches auction record, featured today.
An incredibly rare platinum version of the Crash from 1992, representing the most exclusive metal choice for the 1990s limited series.
The 2020 sale of this 1992 Cartier Crash ref. Crash Platinum for $284,130 at Phillips Geneva matters to collectors due to its material rarity. Representing the most exclusive metal choice for the 1990s limited series, this platinum piece stands out among the 66 documented Cartier auction results in the corpus. While the brand record is $3,413,124 for the Cheich Unique Piece in 2026, this transaction highlights the market standing of rare Crash executions.
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About this series
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Compiled: 2026-09-23T00:15:27.545062+00:00