Description

Cartier Crash in Rose Gold – (NSO) New Special Order

The present watch is the Cartier Crash reference WGCH0052, a special-order execution in 18K rose gold that distills the icon’s surreal asymmetry into a warm, contemporary palette. The sinuously contoured case measuring 22.5 × 42.5 mm adds a touch of opulence to an already incredible design.

The dial of the Cartier Crash is a study in elegance and simplicity, featuring sleek, elongated Roman numerals and sword-shaped blued steel hands that contrast beautifully against the golden backdrop. The minimalist dial design ensures that all attention remains on the distinctive case, yet provides crisp legibility. One can spot the discreet signature “Cartier” on the seven o’clock hour marker (VII).

Inside is a manual‑winding movement delivering hours and minutes—true to the Crash’s purist ethos and svelte wrist presence. Presented brand new from 2022, this special-order piece embodies the model’s cult status: audacious yet elegant, unmistakably Cartier, and coveted for its rarity and sculptural form.

Cartier – Bio

Founded by Louis-Francois Cartier in 1847, the house of Cartier is the luxury jewellers by reference in France.
Jewellers of the royal family and their prominent entourage, they quickly acquired fame in Europe.
Later Louis Cartier gave a second life to old watchmaking traditions with pieces like the mystery clocks, gem-set watches and other flamboyant pieces.
One of their iconic models called the Santos was made in 1904 for his friend and client the aviator from Brazil, Alberto Santos-Dumont.   Followed by other successful models like the Tonneau in 1906, the Tortue in 1912 and the famous Tank in 1919 to mention few.
The brand stayed in the family until 1964 and is now owned by a Swiss watch group.