Cartier Yellow Gold Crash Tigree Watch Ref. HPI01529
Brand: Cartier
Model: Crash
Reference: 4441
Material: 18k YG
Dial Color: Champleve Enamel and Diamond-set Dial with Blue and Green Tiger Stripes
Dimensions: 24 mm
Watch Movement: Manual-Wind
Bracelet/Strap: Signed Green Strap and Tigree Buckle
Box/Paper: Watch Only
Condition: Excellent Condition with Very Minor Wear
SKU: 216326
The Cartier Crash is among the most recognizable and unconventional designs in the history of watchmaking. First introduced by Cartier London in 1967, its distinctive asymmetrical case has since become an enduring symbol of the maisons creative independence. The Crash Tigree takes this celebrated design in an entirely different direction, combining the familiar distorted silhouette with the elaborate gem-setting and decorative craftsmanship of Cartiers high jewelry creations.
Produced in a limited edition of just 50 pieces, the reference HPI01529 is executed in yellow gold and features an extraordinary combination of brilliant-cut diamonds and richly colored enamel. Its sculptural case and dial are decorated with an intricate tiger-stripe motif, with flowing ribbons of pave-set diamonds interspersed with deep blue and turquoise-green enamel. The pattern extends across the curved surfaces of the case, creating a remarkably cohesive design in which the dial and case appear almost inseparable.
The watch is particularly impressive for the complexity of its construction. The irregular contours of the Crash are already challenging to execute, and the addition of precisely arranged diamonds and enamel across its three-dimensional surfaces requires an exceptional degree of craftsmanship. Viewed from different angles, the interplay of color, polished gold, and diamonds reveals the depth and intricacy of the design.
One of only 50 examples produced, the Crash Tigree represents a particularly expressive interpretation of Cartiers most celebrated unconventional wristwatch. It is a remarkable example of the maisons ability to bring together watchmaking, jewelry, and decorative artistry in a single creation.
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