Santos de WSSA0015 replica

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 auction. I don’t want to dive into market talk, so let’s check out 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 for the Paris-Dakar Rally, making it very special. This auction features the watch awarded to the famous Belgian motorcyclist Gaston Rahier. The late Belgian legend earned this watch after a tough effort, as it was the prize for winning the Paris-Dakar Rally.

At that time, Cartier was a sponsor of the race. They got the idea from the Paris-Dakar Rally to create the Cheich watch and then started the Cartier Challenge. The rule was that if a racer could win the championship in the same category for two years in a row, also known as defending their title, they would receive the Cheich watch as a keepsake.