Manufacturer: Cartier Year: Circa 2020 Reference No: WHPA0007 Movement No: 9642MC Case No: 4282, 157’559AX Model Name: Pasha de Cartier Skeleton Material: Stainless Steel Calibre: Automatic, cal. 9624MC, 28 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Cartier Stainless Steel QuickSwitch bracelet, max length 200mm Clasp/Buckle: Cartier Stainless steel deployant folding clasp Dimensions: 41mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement, and bracelet signed. Accessories: Accompanied by Cartier International warranty dated 27th September 2020, additional strap and Cartier stainless steel deployant clasp, pin, cloth, loupe, instruction manual, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
The Pasha de Cartier was brought back to life by the master of distinguished watch designs, Gérald Genta in 1985. Designed with a sports-centric aesthetic in mind, the Pasha bore distinctive features like no other, and is one of Cartier’s most adorned best seller. The large round case, Vendome lugs, water-resistant chained screw down cap, and square minute track taking centre stage with four oversized Arabic numerals—12, 3, 6 and 9 are all unique personality of the model.
Synonymous with beauty and modern taste, the newly released Pasha de Cartier Skeleton at a bold 41mm diameter house the 9624MC self-winding calibre which is intricately showcased and cleverly integrated as part of the structure of the bridges.
Presented in excellent condition and accompanied with all its accessories, this is a perfect opportunity for collectors to own a contemporary rendition of a classic icon.
With the Constitution of 1848 came a new standard for luxury in France. Founded one year prior by Louis-Francois Cartier, the house of Cartier was one of the first to use platinum in jewelry making. This incredibly expensive material became the stepping-stone for Cartier to experiment in form, mechanisms and attitude. It helped men move from pocket watches to wristwatches, effectively making the watch much more functional and prominent in a man's overall wardrobe.
Cartier did not only touch on functionality. Inspired by a commissioned painting by George Barbier featuring a black panther at the feet of an elegantly bejeweled woman, Cartier began incorporating wild animals in his designs—most notably, Cartier Panthère rings, bangle bracelets and watches. Yet it wasn't until the late 1960s that the house of Cartier debuted their iconic yellow and rose gold LOVE collection, which includes the famous bracelet that only a special screwdriver can open.
