Why This Watch Sold For $1.6 Million Dollars | Behind The HYPE: Cartier Crash

The Cartier Crash is one of the most recognizable pieces in the watch market. Vintage pieces have soared in popularity as theories surrounding the watch continue to circulate. Valued at up to 800,000 dollars before its sale, a 1967 Cartier London Crash shattered auction records last May with a bid of over 1.5 million dollars. Here’s how a 50-year-old watch gained a reputation for its mysterious origins and became one of the most coveted pieces in the modern watch market. Special Thanks: Mike Nouveau 00:00 Intro 01:24 Recent Sales 01:53 Salvador Dali 02:03 Car Crash Theory 02:32 Celebrity Endorsements 03:01 Origin 03:13 Baignoire Allongée 03:30 Paris 03:49 Crash Skeleton 04:03 Current Hype 04:23 Expert Interview 04:35 Close Read more about the Cartier Crash https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/world-record-1650000-usd-paid-for-vintage-cartier-crash-loupe-this https://hypebeast.com/2023/2/lvmh-reportredly-interested-in-richemont-takeover-news-info View more HYPEBEAST videos: https://hypebeast.com/videos Stay connected with us on your favorite social media platform: http://www.hypebeast.com http://www.facebook.com/hypebeast http://www.twitter.com/hypebeast http://www.instagram.com/hypebeast #hypebeast #fashion #watches #cartiercrash