WHY WE CURATED IT:
At first glance, a Cartier Crash proxy. But really its own thing with its own origin story, cult following and cultural phenomenon. First launched in 1990 by Swiss brand Exaequo as a nod to the soft melting clocks in Salvador Dali’s paintings. As iterations progressed, the brand got bolder and printed Dali’s signature on the dial, which was both the company’s downfall and the mistake that inadvertently triggered its collectability. Not surprisingly, the estate of Dali sued Exaequo, leading to its closure. The version here is a 2nd Series with said coveted Dali signature, better ergonomics with a curved caseback, and slightly larger for full wrist presence. Check out the cohesive design carry-through in the strap tail and buckle! A super fun, solidly built, discontinued collectible, never to be repeated exactly this way due to legalities. A unique “wearable art” experience and true conversation starter. With a seldom-found navy blue dial and stark white details, made even rarer by the fact that this comes with its original box and papers!
CONDITION:
9.5/10 with some signs of use mostly on the caseback). Crystal, dial, printing, indices and hands are clean. Original strap is stiff but in good condition and will conform with wear. Original buckle has surface patina. Movement in excellent health and is quartz-accurate.
DIMENSIONS:
27.5mm width (widest point)
47.5mm case length
8.5mm thickness (thickest point)
16mm lug width
Visual dial width ~19mm (widest point)
Wrist in photos is 15.8cm in circumference
CRYSTAL:
Acrylic
CASE:
Steel
WATER RESISTANCE:
Assumed none, as per vintage watches
STRAP:
Original strap, original 14mm buckle
CALIBRE:
Swiss two-hander quartz
COMES WITH:
Watch, original strap and buckle, original box, original papers
TERMS OF SALE:
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