{"id":26539,"date":"2020-07-30T14:19:56","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T14:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.horbiter.com\/cartier-pasha-de-cartier-2020\/"},"modified":"2024-05-25T08:10:20","modified_gmt":"2024-05-25T06:10:20","slug":"cartier-pasha-de-cartier-2020-watches-hands-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horbiter.com\/en\/cartier-pasha-de-cartier-2020-watches-hands-on\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cartier Pasha de Cartier 2020 watches hands-on"},"content":{"rendered":"

The story behind the Pasha de Cartier<\/strong> is an interesting one, and is undoubtedly a success story. Commercially introduced in 1985<\/strong>, it quickly gained popularity following the likes of the brand\u2019s icons like the Santos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The revamped 2020 Pasha<\/strong> had to face a challenging task, too, given it was introduced alongside the exquisite hand-wind Santos Dumont<\/strong> watch. The Cartier Pasha de Cartier<\/strong> has never been my cup of tea, since I used to list it among those watches conceived initially for her, and forcefully adapted to a man\u2019s wrist, it seemed.<\/p>\n

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The first-ever Pasha<\/strong> was a big hit; I praise Cartier<\/strong> for being so brave, back then (thumbs up to G\u00e9rald Genta<\/strong> too for designing another modern classic), while giving credit to the Maison for launching such an original new collection. The eighties were so different; when it first appeared, it quickly became a hot seller, and still is very much coveted today.<\/p>\n

The phased-out Cartier Pasha<\/strong> has been offered in two variants, one showcasing a polished bezel, the other featuring a bi-directional graduated bezel instead. Following up were some stunning mechanical complications, too, like a perpetual calendar, a Minute Repeater, and a chronograph tourbillon.<\/p>\n

\"cartier-pasha-de-cartier-5\"A renewed Pasha<\/strong> was missing from Cartier<\/strong>\u2018s catalog, and the brand keeps reissuing its most successful timepieces, to attract a more mature audience of watch enthusiasts to the brand. The new Santos Dumont<\/strong>, which pays homage to the original version, is proof positive the brand is paying more attention than ever before to watch aficionados.<\/p>\n

Cartier<\/strong> has barely changed the authentic Pasha<\/strong>\u2018s look, which was still up to the task, while it has upgraded or replaced what was outdated instead. The designers restyled dial and bezel: the former is sleeker and more sophisticated; the latter is fully polished. The 2020 Cartier Pasha de Cartier<\/strong> comes in two size options (41mm and 35mm, both featuring a thickness under 10mm).<\/p>\n

The signature black lines that once crossed the dial have been replaced by embossed lines running across the guilloche pattern, with the squared-in-a-circle design on top.<\/p>\n

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No date window available if you opt for the 35mm<\/strong> large option. It looks like a missed opportunity, in my opinion. Why shouldn\u2019t a customer be offered with no date, no-frills, 41mm<\/strong> Pasha<\/strong>? Four applied hour markers (the one at twelve is triangular) complete the fully overhauled dial, whose style is so recognizable.<\/p>\n

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Regarding the new details, the crown has a cabochon-covered cap and a spinel on top; you are now allowed to engrave your initials, hidden behind that cover. All the new Pasha<\/strong> watches house the\u00a04Hz<\/strong> 1847 MC<\/strong> movement boasting 40 hours of maximum power reserve<\/strong>; it is automatic and offers excellent magnetic resistance, thanks to an additional soft iron case.<\/p>\n

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The steel Pasha<\/strong> is also available with a matching steel bracelet. It features Cartier<\/strong>\u2018s patented QuickSwitch<\/strong> and SmartLink<\/strong> systems to quickly change the bracelet and remove or add links, respectively. The Cartier Pasha de Cartier<\/strong> is available either in steel or gold (pink or yellow). Regarding the gold versions, I can\u2019t understand why is the rose gold version only available as a 35mm<\/strong> sized case, while the yellow gold version comes as a 41mm<\/strong> timepiece instead.<\/p>\n

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The new Pasha<\/strong>\u2018s top-end offering includes high-end watches showcasing skeleton dial and movement, with or without a tourbillon. These two ones are not covered in this review but should be mentioned since each Cartier<\/strong> skeletonized wristwatch is highly sought-after and a class of its own.<\/p>\n

In summary, I think Cartier<\/strong> has hit the nail on the head with the 2020 Pasha<\/strong> while staying true to the model\u2019s original design codes. The updated and upgraded collection preserves the halo effect while closing the gap with the current Cartier<\/strong> offering.<\/p>\n

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Finally, I also think the yellow gold on leather strap option is the most attractive, the one to have got the most out of the redesign project. I hope we\u2019ll see a Pasha<\/strong> chronograph on sale anytime soon too, and Cartier<\/strong> will add a rubber strap on the likes of the Santos<\/strong>\u2018s; why not use the QuickSwitch<\/strong> system to turn a gold and ready-for-gala wristwatch into a yacht-club timepiece?<\/p>\n