Discovering the Charm of Cartier’s Pasha Series
The Cartier Pasha series, named after a Moroccan prince and renowned for its pioneering wa
Discovering the Charm of Cartier’s Pasha Series
The Cartier Pasha series, named after a Moroccan prince and renowned for its pioneering waterproof technology since 1943, epitomizes durability blended with elegance. Initially designed to meet the prince’s passion for swimming, Pasha’s waterproof feature was a groundbreaking achievement of its time, eventually leading to its adoption by the French military. A distinctive characteristic of this series is its large crown cover, ensuring water resistance, alongside some models sporting a protective “grid” overlay on the crystal, which evolved into a decorative element for diamond embellishment over time.
In recent years, the Pasha series has seen no new introductions, adhering to Cartier’s tradition of spacing out new releases over decades. A variety of Pasha models exist, ranging from the stainless steel Pasha C without gemstones on the crown cover, featuring ETA quartz movements for its smallest diameter, to ETA automatic movements for medium sizes, some with “big date” functions. The standard Pasha stainless steel chronograph employs a Frederic Piguet (FP) automatic chronograph movement, reflecting the high craftsmanship synonymous with the Cartier brand.
At the pinnacle of the Pasha collection is the “Paris Private Collection CPCP” level Pasha tourbillon watch. This marvel houses an automatic tourbillon movement derived from Girard-Perregaux’s famed Three Golden Bridges tourbillon, subtly reimagined by Cartier with designs like double C or grille replacing the bridges. This blend of heritage and innovation cements the Pasha series as a collector’s gem, showcasing Cartier’s legacy of combining functionality with luxurious aesthetics.
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