True to its first iteration in 1985, the Pasha de CARTIER is amplified by originality and uniquely powerful bringing together elements that allow it to break free from classic watchmaking: a square filigree “rail-track” within a circular case, chained crown, oversized Arabic numerals and a sapphire crystal case back to reveal its movement.
Here is a Pasha Chronograph, rendered in a big case at 38 mm (though that is considered to be small in modern days). The design cannot be mistaken, even well-spotted. The dial is quite distinctive, giving a grey hue like a pencil’s tip. Decorated with guilloché blooming from the centre, this watch visually shows something traditional watchmaking. On the case side there is what we should expect, the chained crown. For this bears a chronograph function, the crown is not alone, but with other 2 push buttons. All have synthetic black cabochon spinels which blend perfectly well with the grey dial.
Turning the watch over unveils the meticulously high-graded Frédéric Piguet movement. This movement on its heydays was utilised by some of the best manufactures such as VACHERON CONSTANTIN, AUDEMARS PIGUET, BLANCPAIN, BREGUET to name a few. In this case, CARTIER finished it in-house with double C logo. Clearly visible, the column wheel chronograph and vertical clutch help the function operate with such ease.
BEZEL | Steel rotating bezel |
CASE | Stainless steel |
DIAMETRE | 38 mm |
THICKNESS | 11 mm |
LUG WIDTH & LUG TO LUG | 20 mm & 45 mm |
DIAL | Guilloche grey dial |
BUCKLE | Original folding clasp |
BRACELET | New leather strap |
MOVEMENT | Automatic movement |
CRYSTAL | Sapphire crystal front and back |
YEAR | 2000s |
ACCESSORIES | No |