From the Surreal to the Sophisticated: The Essence of the Cartier Crash in Montcerri Vision.
Learn about the legendary origins of the Cartier Crash and discover the Montcerri Époque - our timeless tribute to one of watchmaking's most disruptive icons.
The story behind a symbol of daring
In 1967, in the heart of the effervescent London of the 1960s, one of the most enigmatic and daring watches in history was born: the Cartier Crash. With its asymmetrical and almost surreal shape, the model shocked the world of traditional watchmaking, breaking with classic forms and bringing to the fore a rebellious, sophisticated and deeply artistic aesthetic.
It is said that its inspiration came from a car accident that deformed a Cartier watch, but what really matters is what it symbolized: creative freedom in an era of transformation. It was luxury no longer following rules but dictating narratives - with art, irreverence and precision.
Why has the Cartier Crash become so valued?
Few watches have such a unique history and are as limited in production as the Crash. This, coupled with its unmistakable design, has made it a cult object among collectors and lovers of fine watchmaking. With rare appearances at auctions and figures that exceed six figures, it has come to represent more than an accessory: it has become a work of art to be inherited.
Its value lies in what it represents: a historical moment frozen in precious metal - and a provocation to common aesthetics.
The inspiration behind the Montcerri Époque.
Driven by this disruptive legacy, Montcerri created Époque, a modern tribute to everything the Cartier Crash meant - and still means. It is not a copy, but a reinterpreted reverence, with its own signature.
The Montcerri Époque preserves the essence of the asymmetrical shape, but brings contemporary refinements and exclusive details that make it unique. It's a piece made for those who don't just wear watches, but carry stories and ideas with them.
Why choose the Montcerri Époque?
Choosing the Montcerri Époque is more than acquiring a watch with an authorial design - it's choosing to belong to a rare aesthetic lineage. It means wearing on your wrist a symbol of refined individuality, of someone who values the unexpected but demands consistency in every curve and material.
It is a choice for those who are not content with the ordinary, and who see time as a territory of style, art and identity.
Discover the Montcerri Époque and be part of this history.
At Montcerri, we believe that clocks don't just tell the time. They mark moments, mentalities and entire centuries of culture. The Époque is our invitation for you to be part of a chapter that began more than 50 years ago - and now has a new voice.
Discover Montcerri Époque. A new era for time. A new era for you.
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