Not so long ago, Cartier already revisited this one of a kind model, embodied then by none other than Monica Belluci.
This year with the Crash skeleton watch, Cartier creates one of its first shaped movements: the calibre 9618 MC. It is thus not simply the case – as with the original Crash – that Cartier has subjected to radical transformations, but the entire movement which finds itself transformed, “crashed” in order to sit within the concave form of the case.
The calibre 9618 MC is not a traditional movement that has simply been modified to adjust to the shape of the case: it was designed from the outset as an openwork movement, conceived by watchmakers to achieve the best effect in
terms of arrangement and aesthetics. The result is spectacular. The plates are sculpted and the entire movement has
become the watch’s dial.
terms of arrangement and aesthetics. The result is spectacular. The plates are sculpted and the entire movement has
become the watch’s dial.
This aesthetic choice firmly places this watch in the world of Fine Watchmaking because the skeletonised movement
ranks among the most emblematic complications. Through the transparent case back, the gear trains of the
calibre 9618 MC with manual winding can be admired.
ranks among the most emblematic complications. Through the transparent case back, the gear trains of the
calibre 9618 MC with manual winding can be admired.
By adapting the arrangement of the Crash skeleton watch’s movement to its case, Cartier reaffirms its identity as an
artist and creator.
artist and creator.