Legendary musician Elton John, an absolute G.O.A.T. in his field, notably has a heap of his possessions heading to the Christie’s auction block. The first batch of lots was hammered off this week which included three high quality replica watches – with many more to go in upcoming auctions. Probably the most mouth-watering, beyond just the provenance, was Elton’s 1:1 fake Cartier Crash Paris Limited Edition from the ’90s.
The perfect replica Cartier Crash UK has appeared on everyone’s radars, watch enthusiast or not, as an absolute “it” watch due to many celebrity sightings and its warped form that showcases why Cartier is the master of shapes when it comes to watches. At almost four times the low estimate of US$70,000, Elton’s luxury fake Cartier Crash ultimately sold for US$277,200. Considering the exact same model, albeit without the Elton John provenance, sold for US$304,700 on Loupe This in May 2022, whoever won it presumably got a solid deal. Is the Swiss made copy Cartier Crash losing its status as a top-ranking grail in its mainstream crossover?
Maybe. But, to have a Swiss movement replica Cartier Crash, and one owned and worn by Elton John, is an excellent story for the winner’s next watch meetup. Also sold was his distinct gem-set top quality fake Cartier Tank Normale, landing at US$176,400 – almost nine times over its laughably low estimate of US$20,000. Like, is that a joke? If it was US$20,000 I would have, in eBay terms, hit “buy it now” and worried about the finances later.