The Watch of Achievers: Pasha de Cartier Returns
The Pasha de Cartier was first created in 1943, as a 1 of 1 unique piece, upon special request from the “Pasha of Marrakesh” who desired a bespoke timepiece that would be a perfect fit for his active lifestyle. Louis Cartier answered this request with the Pasha de Cartier, the first ever water resistant timepiece, that would allow the Prince to swim, and simultaneously be elegant for his royal duties
The unique piece created for the Prince, remained an elusive watch until 1985 when the Pasha first became available for purchase. The launch of the Pasha collection stemmed from Cartier’s decision to introduce a new sports watch. To create this collection Cartier engaged the legendary Gerald Genta who used The 1 of 1 Pasha developed for Prince El Glaoui as the primary source of inspiration and conceived this sporty yet extremely elegant range in 1985.
Pasha designed by Gerald Genta and launched in 1985.
On 4th September 2020, one of Cartier’s most historical and successful models made its comeback with a bang. The Pasha has now been relaunched with much of its classic and iconic design such as the “Square inside a circle” but with a modern touch. The New Pasha is equipped with the recently developed and patented to Cartier “Smartlink” which allows the owner to adjust the bracelet length themselves. The models are also equipped with the QuickSwitch system allowing the owners to interchange between the leather straps and metal bracelets swiftly
The new 2020 Pasha de Cartier collection comprises men's and women’s timepieces from steel, yellow gold, pink gold to high jewellery and skeleton versions. Let us have a look at the new offering in detail.
Steel Offering
Left: WSPA0012 (35mm) Right: WSPA0010 (41mm)
Automatic movement (Calibre 1847).
Fluted crown cap and crown set with synthetic spinels.
Silvered flinque dial with blued-steel diamond-shaped hands.
2 Alligator straps equipped with the “Quick-Switch” system.
Water-resistant up to 100m.
Left: WSPA0013 (35mm) Right: WSPA0009 (41mm)
Automatic movement (Calibre 1847).
Fluted crown cap and crown set with synthetic spinels.
Silvered flinque dial with blued-steel diamond-shaped hands.
Steel Bracelet with “SmartLink” adjustment system.
Additional alligator strap and deployant buckle fitted with the “QuickSwitch” system allowing for an easy change from the metal bracelet to leather strap
Water-resistant up to 100m.
Gold Offering
WGPA0014
Available in 35mm.
Automatic movement (Calibre 1847).
18K rose gold case with a fluted crown cap and crown set with sapphires.
Silvered flinqué dial with Blued-steel diamond-shaped hands.
2 alligator straps equipped with the "QuickSwitch" system.
Interchangeable 18K rose gold folding buckle.
Water resistant up to 100m.
WGPA0007
Available in 41 mm.
Automatic movement (Calibre 1847).
18K yellow gold case with a 18k yellow gold fluted crown cap and crown set with sapphire.
Silvered flinqué dial with Blued-steel diamond-shaped hands.
2 alligator straps equipped with the "QuickSwitch" system.
Interchangeable 18K yellow gold folding buckle.
Water resistant up to 100m.
Jewellery Offering
WJPA0012
Available in 35 mm.
Automatic movement (Calibre 1847).
18k rose gold case fluted crown cap and crown set with sapphires
Bezel set with 48 brilliant-cut diamonds
Silvered flinqué dial with Blued-steel diamond-shaped hands.
2 alligator straps equipped with the "QuickSwitch" system.
Interchangeable 18K rose gold folding buckle.
Water resistant up to 100m.
WJPA0013
Available in 35 mm.
Automatic movement (Calibre 1847).
18k rose gold case fluted crown cap and crown set with sapphires
Bezel set with 48 brilliant-cut diamonds
Silvered flinqué dial with Blued-steel diamond-shaped hands.
18K Rose Gold Bracelet with “SmartLink” adjustment system.
Additional alligator strap and 18K rose gold folding buckle fitted with the “QuickSwitch” system allowing for an easy change from the metal bracelet to leather strap.
Water resistant up to 100m.
Fine Watchmaking Offering
WHPA0007
Available in 41 mm.
Automatic Skeleton Movement.
Fluted crown cap and crown set with sapphires
Silvered flinqué dial with Blued-steel diamond-shaped hands.
Steel Bracelet with “SmartLink” adjustment system.
Additional alligator strap and deployant buckle fitted with the “QuickSwitch”
system allowing for an easy change from the metal bracelet to leather strap..
Hours and minutes with skeletonised bridges forming Arabic numerals.
Movement consisting of 172 parts including 28 jewels.
Water resistant up to 30m.
WHPA0006
Available in 41 mm.
Tourbillon & Skeleton mechanical movement (Calibre 9466).
18K Rose Gold case fluted crown cap and crown set with sapphires
Silvered flinqué dial with Blued-steel diamond-shaped hands.
2 alligator straps with "QuickSwitch" interchangeable system.
Interchangeable 18K rose gold folding buckle.
Hours and minutes with skeletonised bridges forming Arabic numerals.
Movement consisting of 180 parts including 19 jewels.
Water resistant up to 30m.
High Jewellery Offering
WJPA0014
Available in 35 mm.
Automatic movement (Calibre 1847).
Rhodium-finish 18k white gold case, bezel, bracelet and crown protector set with 488 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 8.78 carats
Crown set with a sapphire, silvered flinqué dial with Blued-steel diamond-shaped hands
Rhodium-finish 18K White Gold Bracelet.
Water resistant up to 100m.