Lot #AN3183A – Cartier Pasha Watch W31017H3

$2,000.00

Gents stainless steel Cartier Pasha wristwatch with date, ref #1040-1.  Circa 1990’s.  Gray Cartier textured dial with applied bar hour markers and Arabic 12.  Luminous lozenge hands.  Engraved uni-directional rotating bezel.  Vendome style lugs.  Blue cabochon crown protector.  Swiss made, automatic self winding movement.  Case back stamped Pasha de Cartier.  Comes on a blue Cartier alligator strap with a stainless steel Cartier deployant clasp.  Approximate diameter is 38mm.

The paint on the bezel is absent.  The strap has wear and areas of discoloration and is in fair condition.  The watch has superficial scratches due to normal wear and age.  Overall condition of the watch is good.  Running at the time of inspection, however not checked for accuracy nor water resistance/proofness.  An overhaul is always recommended for used watches.

In 1847, Cartier was founded by Louis-François Cartier.  Cartier become the favorite among celebrities and aristocrats, aptly named the “King of Jewellers.”  They introduced some of their most iconic models in the early 1900’s such as the Cartier Santos in 1904, The Cartier Tank in 1919, and The Cartier Tortue chronograph in 1928.  In later years, they introduced the Santos de Cartier, Pasha de Cartier, Cartier Tank Americaine, Cartier Tank Francaise, Cartier Roadster, Ballon Bleu de Cartier, Calibre de Cartier, and the Rotonde de Cartier Double Mystery Tourbillon.