Browsing: Cartier

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.

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The Cartier “Crash” has emerged as one of the hottest watches on the market in recent years, with prices soaring, and seen on the wrists of celebrities and influencers. In fact the popularity of Crash, has single-handedly lifted interest and prices across the entire Cartier vintage range. This is a complete turnaround for a watch that was almost unsellable 10 years ago. Let’s take a deep dive into the history of this fascinating watch. What do you think? is the meteoric rise of Crash and Cartier sustainable, or merely another hype phenomenon? Share your comments below. Click here for the…

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Double signed dials such as the Patek Philippe Tiffany can sell at a premium of +200% or more. Why are collectors willing to pay so much more to get an extra logo on their dial? And is it worth it? Let’s take a deep dive into the world of the double sIgned dial… During the twentieth century, the most important jewelers played a critical role in the marketing and popularity of brands like Patek Philippe, and Rolex, and other top watch brands. We lived in an era in which official retailers could decide the fate of certain models and even the manufacturers themselves. This…

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