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Pasha De Cartier Chronograph, 38mm, Quartz, ref. W3100355, circa 2000s

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Cartier (maker)
Date
c. 2000s
Country of origin
France
Object type
Wristwatch
Dimensions
Case 38 mm
Stock no.
vws2077
Credit line
Dealer listing, Vintage Watch Specialist (vws2077)
Catalogue title (original)
Pasha De Cartier Chronograph - 38mm - Quartz - Model Ref: W3100355 - c.2000s ***NOW SOLD*** (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by Vintage Watch Specialist (dealer), United Kingdom (stock number vws2077), this is a wristwatch by Cartier, made in France, dated c. 2000s. The Atlas places it in the Mechanical Renaissance period (1990 – 2010) of its Wristwatches collection. Recorded dimensions: Case 38 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — Vintage Watch Specialist

A Charming Pre Owned Pasha De Cartier in Stainless Steel, Model Ref: W3100355, Supplied With Original Steel Cartier Bracelet and a Genuine Cartier Leather Strap with Steel Deployant Cartier Clasp. We Are Sorry But This Watch Is Now Sold - If However You Are Looking To Buy Or Sell Something Similar Then Please Email Sales@Vintagewatchspecialist.Com Or Whatsapp/Call +44 7831 454658. Thanks Although the official launch of the Pasha de Cartier was in 1985, there's a persistent tale that the origins of the Pasha story go back a little further, to 1930s Marrakesh in fact, and its refined Pasha (Governor), Thami El Glaoui , who is said to have commissioned Cartier to make him a personal watch - though this has never been confirmed by Cartier! The Pasha de Cartier exploded in popularity during the 1990s and has remained so ever since. Originally conceived as a luxury sports watch, the Pasha transcends seamlessly into a stylish dress watch and exudes sophistication. Designed by world-renowned watch designer, Gerald Genta, the original Pasha featured a large 38mm round case, distinctive Vendôme lugs, and a cabochon-set crown cap that screwed down and was secured with a small chain, and whilst the model has evolved over the years, these details have remained and become definitive of the Pasha. What’s On Offer A really nice preowned Pasha de Cartier chronograph illustrated here with a Cartier alligator strap in Racing Green but also supplied with its original steel, Cartier bracelet. The steel-cased watch is now looking almost like new again thanks to our watch case re-finishers! The dial remains perfect, a beautiful ivory colour with three oval subdials creating a very chic contrast in brilliant white and edged beautifully with gold. The lumed lozenge hands are perfectly intact as are the hour plots, also luminous and the dial is completed with a needle seconds hand and Roman numeral at 12 o'clock which are underlined by the classic Cartier signature. A charming watch with a timeless design that is as relevant today as when it was first conceived! Additional information Made from Case: Stainless Steel Dial: Ivory Crystal: Sapphire Bracelet: Cartier Green Alligator Strap, and Cartier Steel Bracelet Technical specifications Winding: n/a Movement Type: Quartz Calibre: Cartier 053 Jewels: 22j Waterproof: when new Power reserve: n/a Purchase details Condition: Almost Mint! Model Reference: W3100355 Date of issue: c.2000s Check out more of our dress watches

Historical context

Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)

Mechanical watches return as cultural objects; independent watchmaking flourishes.

Mechanical watches returned as cultural and luxury objects. Complications, tourbillons and new materials proliferated; independent watchmakers such as George Daniels, F.P. Journe and Philippe Dufour revived artisanal watchmaking; collecting vintage watches became a major field.

Read the period in the timelineMore wristwatches from this periodEarlier: Quartz Revolution

Atlas type guide

Chronographs and split-seconds watches

A chronograph is a watch with an additional seconds hand that can be started, stopped and returned to zero independently of the timekeeping. Louis Moinet built an early example in 1816 and Nicolas Rieussec a recording 'chronographe' in 1821; Adolphe Nicole's heart-shaped reset cam (patented 1862) made the modern return-to-zero possible. Split-seconds (rattrapante) chronographs add a second hand that can be stopped for intermediate times; flyback chronographs restart instantly.

Chronographs were essential tools for doctors (pulsometer scales), artillery (telemeter), engineers and sport. In wristwatches, Valjoux, Venus, Lemania and later the automatic chronographs of 1969 (Zenith El Primero, the Chronomatic Calibre 11 group and Seiko 6139) are milestones.

What to look for

  • Push-pieces on the case band or a single button in the crown (monopusher).
  • Subsidiary registers for minutes and hours; tachymeter, telemeter or pulsometer scales.
  • Column wheel versus cam control visible in the movement.
  • Calibre markings of specialist makers (Valjoux, Lemania, Venus, Landeron).

Dating clues

  • Pocket chronographs with heart cam reset: after 1862.
  • Wrist chronographs: from c. 1910; two-button designs from the 1930s.
  • Automatic chronographs: from 1969.

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

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