167 Cartier A fine and charming, Pasha, chronograph automatic wristwatch in pink gold, slate grey dial, with box and papers.

Estimate: € 5.000 –⁠ 10.000

Rather than adhering strictly to the conventions of formality and tradition, Cartier has often taken bold detours—combining luxury with utility, and elegance with engineering. One of the most compelling embodiments of this philosophy is the Pasha. Originally designed in the 1980s and named after the Pasha of Marrakech—who purportedly commissioned a waterproof Cartier in the 1930s—the model was a departure from the rectilinear shapes that defined much of the maison’s earlier output. Round, robust, and imbued with a spirit of travel and adventure, the Pasha became a symbol of sporty refinement, and later evolved into variations like the Seatimer, purpose-built for aquatic sophistication without sacrificing Cartier’s unmistakable design language. The present example is a particularly alluring expression of this lineage, rendered in 18K pink gold and featuring a striking black dial that provides both dramatic contrast and refined legibility. Its distinctive case retains the architectural boldness for which the model is celebrated. The unidirectional rotating bezel add substance and presence, while the black dial with luminous Arabic numerals and sword hands offers a functional elegance, equally suited to formal or sporting occasions. Offered with its original certificate and presentation box, this watch is a rare confluence of opulence and performance, an invitation to collectors seeking a piece that bridges Cartier’s storied past with its flair for the contemporary.