Think of any creature in the animal kingdom. When you strip away the muscles and sinews, the way we move is defined by the bones and joints in our skeletal framework. Angular structures flex and bend freely thanks to rounded joints that are set at visible and invisible points throughout our body. That is how Cartier’s Clash [Un]limited feels against your skin: an organic, flexible, and tactile jewellery watch which moves like a human being would, or perhaps, more aptly, how a panther would.
The design of the Clash syncs perfectly with its name. Angular, faceted industrial parts are combined with vintage-style cabochon cuts, which are braced against modern and, indeed, futuristic components. It’s jewellery and watch. Unorthodox while referencing Cartier’s rich history.
We’ll start with the spine of the watch, which…
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CROWN (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue 2 2023