Cartier Unveils A New Set Of Steel Pasha Models

March 31, 2022

There has been a considerable push by Cartier to put its Pasha collection at the forefront, ahead of icons like the Tank or the Santos. The brand even sought out a younger crop of brand ambassadors like Rami Malek and Willow Smith to help this '80s darling reach a new audience. The expansion of the line brought us last year's new Pasha chronograph. This year, the brand is unveiling a whole host of new Pasha de Cartier models from gold to steel, from complicated to simple.? For today's proceedings, we'll be focused on the newest steel models, both in the classic time-and-date variation and the new version of the steel chronograph. Both watches feature a striking gray, radial-pattern dial with the classic Pasha numerals (well, one single numeral for the chrono), and blue accents for the hands. Each has the same date window location at 4:30 though the positioning is very pronounced due to the design. The Chronograph has a white outer dial track and contrasting white subdials. Where the time-and-date model opts for a smooth, polished bezel, the chrono features a dive-time bezel, which we have seen before on other Pasha models. What We Think Well these are Pashas! Say what you will about the design which, admittedly, is not for everyone, but this is an iconic watch. It's very much of its time, and I do think the aesthetic is starting to come around. I was never really one to go for the Pasha. It just wasn't my taste. But then I filmed an episode of Talking Watches with Brooke Shields (have to get my celebrity name-drops in when I can) and saw hers. Holding it in the metal and seeing quirky details like the screw-down crown lock over the dive-time bezel, and the dial details, changed my whole understanding of the watch. No, I don't think a Pasha looks good on my wrists, but I can appreciate it, nonetheless. Which brings us to today's pieces. They are the quintessence of Pasha design in two variations C one basic, and one with a chronograph function.? I really like the dark grey dial and look forward to seeing the textured pattern in the metal. The interplay of blue and grey works really well here and I think these pieces will look excellent at 41mm. Speaking of Cartier's push to reach a younger generation C having quick-release straps and easily adjustable bracelets is a surefire way to get people into the ecosystem. Nobody likes leaving the house to get their strap changed or bracelet adjusted. There are a lot of Pasha watches this year, and these are just two of them. Will this be the year of the Pasha? Let's find out. Stay tuned for more hands-on thoughts on these new pieces. The Basics Brand: CartierModel: PashaDiameter: 41mmThickness: 9.55mm (Time and date), 11.97mm (Chronograph)Case Material: Stainless steelDial Color: GreyIndexes: PaintedLume: YesStrap/Bracelet: Interchangeable QuickSwitch grey alligator leatherstrap and SmartLink steel bracelet The Movement Caliber: Automatic Winding 1847 MC (Time and date), Automatic winding 1904-CH MC (Chronograph)Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date C and chronograph for the chronographDiameter: 25.6mm (Time and date), 25.58mm (Chronograph)Thickness: 3.76mm (Time and date), 5.71mm (Chronograph)Power Reserve: 42 hours (Time and date), 47 hours (Chronograph)Winding: AutomaticFrequency: 4HzJewels: 23 (Time and date), 37 (Chronograph)Chronometer Certified: No Pricing & Availability Price: TBDAvailability: TBDLimited Edition: No Shop this story The HODINKEE Shop features a selection of?pre-owned?Cartier watches. For more information about Cartier, visit their?website.