The Cartier Crash was launched in 1967 and is one of the most fascinating and disruptive designs to be found in watchmaking. The Crash design was neither accidental nor inspired by Dali’s surrealist paintings, two unproven but popular theories, but comes from a "twisted" reinterpretation of the Cartier Oblique, created in the 1930s. Whatever the true story, the Crash became one of the most in-demand and collectible Cartier wristwatches. Visit phillipswatches preview of The Hong Kong Watch Auction: SIX, now open at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong through 28 May. Learn more on phillips.com/watches. . The Hong Kong Watch Auction: SIX is on view at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong from 24-28 May ahead of the 29 May auction. . . . #phillipsauction #phillipswatches #watchesofinstagram #hautehorology #cartier #cartiercrash #salvadordali #watches # hongkong