The Basics
The Cartier Crash Skeleton was introduced in 2014 as a contemporary and highly limited take on the iconic Crash watch – one the brand’s most sought-after classics. Limited to just 67 pieces, the sculpted case was made of platinum, housing an equally sculpted movement whose bridges were hollowed out to form the brand’s signature Roman numerals. The size of the case is approximately 28.15*45.32 mm. A pink gold Crash Skeleton, also limited to 67 pieces, was introduced in 2016.
| Brand: | Cartier |
| Family: | Crash de Cartier |
| Reference: | W7200001 |
| Name: | Crash Skeleton Platinum |
| Produced: | 2014 – 2015 |
| Limited: | Yes, 67 units |
Below is a detailed look at Cartier’s model W7200001 from Crash de Cartier watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Cartier’s Crash Skeleton Platinum (W7200001) was originally released in 2014 – 2015. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph ( 4 Hz) to provide a 72-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The platinum case measures 28.15mm in diameter and roughly 9.62mm thick. The case is paired with a skeleton color dial with sword-shaped hands, and a roman numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a mineral glass. Cartier’s Crash de Cartier model W7200001 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Platinum |
| Glass: | Mineral |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | |
| Diameter: | 28.15mm |
| Height: | 9.62mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Crash de Cartier W7200001 movement is a powered by caliber 9618 MC made by Cartier. The 35-jewel hand-wound movement is 21.2mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 72-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Hand-Wound |
| Brand: | Cartier |
| Caliber: | 9618 MC |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 21.2mm |
| Jewels: | 35 |
| Reserve: | 72 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: | Skeleton |
The Price
How much does the Cartier’s Crash de Cartier W7200001 cost? This watch was introduced in 2014 and has been in Cartier’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 67 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: $76,000
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Specifications:
- Brand: Cartier
- Model: Crash Skeleton Platinum
- Reference Number: W7200001
- Limited: Yes, 67 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Platinum
- Glass: Mineral
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 28.15
- Thickness: 9.62
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Skeleton
- Indexes: Roman Numerals and Sword-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Hand-Wound
- Brand: Cartier
- Caliber: 9618 MC
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 21.2mm
- Jewels: 35
- Power Reserve: 72 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes
About Cartier
Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by master jeweler Louis Francois Cartier. His son Alfred took over in 1874, but it would be the grandsons Louis, Pierre and Jacques lay the foundation for to building the brand into what it is today. The company would remain in hands of the family until 1972. While primarily a jewelry brand, Cartier has a rich and deep history when it comes to watches. It … introduced its ladies wristwatch well before the end of the 19th century, while the first men’s watch was designed in 1904 at the request of famous aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. The latter would serve as the inspiration for the 1911 Santos wristwatch, one of many icons of the Parisian brand. Cartier is part of the Richemont group.
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