Cartier “Crash” prices have been rocketing over the past few years, and this fever has trickled down to other vintage Cartier shaped cases. The question is can the hype last? Here is an informative article behind the Cartier Crash story and it’s price history at auction.
It’s worth noting that the Cartier Crash has ignited collector interest in other “funky” case shapes, of the 60’s and 70’s and this is lifting prices, for watches like the Patek Philippe Ellipse and others.