One watch that lives in a different realm from my own is the aaa quality fake Cartier Santos Galbée XL ref. 2823. It is my preferred version of an iconic, historic design. This is the exact reference that my colleague Daan rocks. Fascinatingly, he almost single-handedly popularized this Swiss made replica Cartier on Instagram. Some people now even refer to it as “the Daan watch.”
Although you might argue, as Daan did, that this is also a GADA watch, it wouldn’t serve that purpose for me. To me, it is a landmark design. I love the signature Swiss movement replica Cartier dial layout, one of the few on which I appreciate Roman numerals. The case and bracelet teleport me to early 20th-century Paris. I also love the size and stance on my 17cm wrist.
I came close to buying one in 2023. It was either the cheap super clone Cartier or the Panerai. It remains on my wish list for 2024. I am quite sure that I will purchase one at some point, and if not this year, then sometime soon after.
Throughout the 1990s and into the early 2000s, perfect replica Cartier introduced diamond-set versions in the same 38.5mm by 22.5mm dimensions, beginning with yellow gold. The watch featured three rows of pavé set diamonds and a beaded crown set with a brilliant-cut diamond.
This was later followed by 50-piece white gold limited edition that was launched for yet another re-opening of 13 rue de la Paix in 2005. In between, diamond luxury fake Cartier Crasheswere produced as a special order in small quantities in all three colours of gold as well as platinum.
It is worth noting that best 1:1 replica Cartier presented an alternative interpretation of a distorted Maxi Oval in 2009 with the Baignoire S. It bore a resemblance to the original aaa quality fake Cartier Crash but had an elongated S shape with numerals that were even more dramatically skewed. Its dimensions were also bolder at 48 mm by 22 mm, providing the stage its design needed.
In 2013, Swiss movement fake Cartier unveiled the first Crash on a metal bracelet in both pink and white gold, each limited to 267 pieces. Additionally, there were diamond bracelet variations in both metals, with each of these limited to just 67 pieces.
To date, the diamond-set Crash watches have emerged 52 times at auction. Interestingly, within the realm of diamond-set Crash watches, value is determined more by objective attributes than by their production year, diverging from the valuation dynamics observed across the sans-diamonds versions. While the idea of a gendered watch is increasingly antiquated, the Crash Diamonds, due to its dimensions and presence of diamonds, is quite squarely a ladies’ watch. As such, the trend might suggest that female buyers have a different and arguably more practical set of priorities when it comes to Crash collecting.
Diamond-set white and yellow gold examples from the 1990s to the early 2000s reached a pinnacle of US$192,635 at Christie’s in May 2022 but it has since experienced a substantial dip, going for US$105,119 at Christie’s in November, notably falling behind the 2013 bracelet version, which fetched US$153,928 the same month.
Meanwhile, the absence of platinum examples is noteworthy. Examples featuring pink diamonds are extremely rare, having surfaced only twice at auction – once at Christie’s in 2015, and more recently at Sotheby’s in October, fetching a price of US$137,839.
Prigigallo asserts, “Today, apart from the metal bracelet version, all diamond Crash watches, including special and colourful editions, exhibit modest performance. Nevertheless, they maintain a lower-than-average unsold rate, indicating a level of appreciation among collectors.”
Before deciding to apply the rule of avoiding perfect replica watches in my collection, I had included my beloved Omega Seamaster Professional 300M reference 2254.50 at this point in the list. However, as I am sticking to the rules, I’ll go with a dress watch instead. And that watch is the cheap fake Cartier Tank Must reference WSTA0041. Now, the options for a dress(y) watch at around €3,000 are many. But I’m taking inspiration from what works in my collection without directly taking from it.
Swiss made replica Cartieralso seems like a perfect choice given the brand’s heritage and the undeniably iconic style of the Tank’s case, rectangular dial, and Roman numerals. A JLC Reverso would have also been a good option, but keeping budget restrictions in mind, the top copy Cartier Tank Must is the way to go.
I own a high quality replica Cartier Tank Solo with a slightly larger size and a less rounded case. It’s a watch I often wear in the colder months, on dressier occasions, or if I’m feeling particularly “fancy” in the summer. Its quartz movement, like the one found in the Tank Must, keeps it running reliably on time during long spells of not being worn. My day-to-day routine, hobbies, and individual style don’t make me a dress-watch guy. Other than on rare occasions, I’ll wear a sports copy watch of some description. However, with €25,000 to spend, I can pack my horological arsenal with all the tools I might need. My next two picks Cartier super clone watches for sale will also reflect this approach. So, that’s another €3,350 down. On to the last two picks!
