Behind the HYPE: Why This Watch Sold For $1.6 Million Dollars

From frequently gracing the auction block at Sotheby's to appearing in Tyler The Creator's music video, as well as on the wrists of Kanye West, Jay-Z and more, the Cartier Crash has left its mark across industries, from fashion to music to art. First conceptualized at Cartier's flagship London boutique, the avant-garde watch made its debut via a limited production run in 1967. It quickly became one of the most recognizable pieces on the market, a title it still holds today thanks to its warped, ...