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In July, Sotheby’s released a Cartier tricolor gold bandana watch, which grabbed a lot of attention. This watch will be auctioned at the autumn sale. I don’t want to talk about the market, so let’s dive into this legendary Cartier Cheich, with only four pieces in the world.

The Cartier tricolor gold bandana isn’t a mass-produced model but a prize from the Paris Dakar Rally, making it very special. This auction features the prize awarded to the legendary Belgian champion motorcyclist Gaston Rahier.

The late Belgian legend Gaston Rahier had to go through a lot of effort to get this watch, as it was the prize for winning the Paris Dakar Rally.

Cartier was a sponsor of the race at the time, and they took inspiration from the Paris Dakar Rally to create the Cheich model. They also started the Cartier Challenge, saying that if a racer could win back-to-back championships in the same category, a Cheich watch would be given as a commemorative prize.