Short Answer
A replica Pasha Must 35 mm is a copy of the Cartier Pasha de Cartier in a 35 mm case. It copies the case, dial, crown cover, and chain. It holds no Cartier parts. Prices run from about $80 with a quartz movement to about $700 with a claimed Swiss automatic. The case is the part most buyers check first. The movement decides how long the watch runs.
The 35 mm Case
Cartier sells the Pasha de Cartier in 30 mm, 35 mm, and 41 mm. The 35 mm sits in the middle. The case measures 35 mm across, without the crown. Thickness on the steel automatic is about 9.4 mm. The case has four screw heads on the bezel. The crown sits under a hinged cover. A small chain links the cover to a bar on the case side. Cartier does not publish lug width for this model. Measure a fitted strap before you order a replacement.
Movements in Replicas
Four movement types show up in replica Pasha 35 mm watches.
- Quartz. Battery powered. The seconds hand ticks once per second. Cost: $80 to $150.
- Miyota 9015. Japanese automatic. 28,800 vibrations per hour. Cost: $200 to $300.
- Seiko NH35. Japanese automatic. 21,600 vibrations per hour. Cost: $180 to $280.
- ETA 2824 clone, or a claimed Swiss ETA. 28,800 vibrations per hour. Cost: $350 to $700.
Cartier lists the calibre 1847 MC in the steel 35 mm Pasha. No replica uses it. A seller who claims a Swiss movement for under $200 is describing a Chinese movement with Swiss markings.
Dial and Markings
Genuine dials carry the Cartier name, "Swiss Made" at six o'clock, and a date window at three o'clock. The crown cover takes a blue spinel cabochon. Replica dials fail on four points: font weight, date window position, cabochon color, and the shape of the bezel screws. On the genuine case the four screws are functional. On many replicas they are decorative and sit proud of the surface.
Price Bands
Replica Pasha 35 mm watches sell between $80 and $700. Price follows three parts: case material, crystal type, and movement. A sapphire crystal and a steel bracelet push the price to the top of the range. Gold plating and mineral glass sit at the bottom.
Checks Before You Buy
- Ask for the movement name and a photo of the rotor.
- Ask for a photo of the caseback and the reference number.
- Ask for the case diameter measured with calipers.
- Ask about water resistance. Most replicas have no rating beyond splash protection.
- Confirm the return window in writing.
Legal Note for US Buyers
US law bars the sale and import of counterfeit goods. Trafficking in counterfeit goods is a crime under 18 U.S.C. 2320. US Customs can seize counterfeit shipments under 19 U.S.C. 1526. A replica is not a Cartier product and cannot be sold or represented as one.