Cartier Grail Watch Accessibility Update

andrea~ · 2023-07-01T08:03:17Z

Explore the buzz around the Cartier Crash platinum London boutique edition. Andrea~ and the WatchProSite community discuss its accessibility, market impact, and unique design.

Andrea~'s original post highlights Cartier's strategic release of a non-limited platinum Crash for its London boutique, a move that makes this highly coveted reference theoretically more accessible. This article explores the community's reaction to this significant launch, examining whether 'non-limited' truly translates to 'available' for such an iconic and in-demand timepiece. Andrea~'s perspective as a long-time collector offers valuable insight into the nuances of luxury watch accessibility.

A beautiful platinum version of the crash, non-limited edition, for the london boutique. If I had the budget for it I would be on a flight to london to reserve one right now (and I still wouldn't get it 😂). The waitlist is probably going to be insane.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Cartier Crash stands out as a uniquely shaped watch, with few comparable designs in the market, though some draw parallels to the Hamilton Ventura.
Despite being a non-limited edition, the platinum Crash is already commanding extremely high prices on the secondary market, indicating its immediate status as an exclusive and highly sought-after model.
While the Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 is appreciated for its distinctive form, some collectors find other brands like JLC Polaris Memovox appealing for their movements and sound, despite potential size concerns.
A common desire among collectors is for brands to offer iconic models, such as the Crash, in more accessible materials like steel, though this is often seen as unlikely for exclusive references.

The Discussion

amanico

Jul 1, 2023

Not bad, indeed. The red cabochon is a superb detail.

andrea~

Jul 1, 2023

It's a really nice touch

Credor

Jul 1, 2023

Great news. Now make it in yellow gold too please

andrea~

Jul 1, 2023

I actually am a huge fan of white metals, so this is perfect for me

LiftAngle51

Jul 1, 2023

A remarkable form

I guess, Cartier is the only one with this kind of watch. It remembers me of a Hamilton Ventura. It is not my kind of, but if i must chose a remarkable watch form, the Vacheron Constantin Americana 1921 heritage is my choice, and i really like to collect it, wear. But first my very special wish is Christian’s way to wear a Bovet 19 Thirty.

andrea~

Jul 1, 2023

Form watches are underrated

Only wearing round watches can get boring after a while, at least for me The 1921 is fantastic

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