Nevertheless, it was quite clear that the brand would bounce back since it had released the Calibre chronometer the previous year. Until last November, when the watch was presented to a small group of professionals, it had not been confirmed whether there was a new Calibre de Cartier Diver. Brands’ products have to follow this path, too. This is an issue that comes with the era, trends and tastes of clients, which evolve simultaneously with their expertise. However, the Pasha was presented as a dive watch and it actually possessed everything that makes such a watch, even if it was far from what an expert would expect nowadays.
For those responsible for designing such watches, the task was not an easy one. The trend followed by watchmakers during the 1990s – and by Cartier in particular – was to develop watches inspired by historical pieces. Of course, every legend is based on some exaggerated reality, which is accepted for as long as it serves a cause. Yet, some maisons such as Omega, Rolex and Panerai were using all their resources to be the first to produce instruments that professionals would be able to wear underwater. Back then, the idea would have been perceived as somewhat bizarre. Rumor has it that this was a special order from the Pasha of Marrakech who wanted to be able to take a bath without having to remove his watch. Later, the brand was able to fulfill the somewhat crazy wishes of the powerful by creating some disconcerting timepieces - for example, the Pasha, a reference inspired by a 1943 model. It designed what was to become a symbol and a reference in terms of wear. With that watch, the Paris-based brand was actually introducing a whole new concept instead of just fixing lugs to a pocket watch. Indeed, when Louis Cartier created the Santos for his friend –the dandy aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont– in 1904, he was doing more than that. In other words, and to put things into perspective, we are talking about the brand that introduced the first modern watch. On the contrary, the brand belonging to the Richemont Group –in turn acquired by the Vendôme Group in the 1990s– is one of those brands that have watchmaking in its blood. Its unexpected codes were acclaimed by professionals at its release and proved the brand’s flawless expertise in what is commonly known as sports watches.Ĭartier is not just like the other jewelry-oriented brands. Additionally, its case can withstand water pressure at a depth of up to 300 meters, making it suitable for underwater activities.Cartier, a maison known for the urban and Haute Horlogerie style of its watches, has managed to surprise with the daring approach of this timepiece. It's powered by the automatic 1904-PS MC movement, which provides accurate timekeeping and a power reserve of 48 hours. It offers a comfortable fit on the wrist and adds a touch of elegance to the overall design of the watch. It's designed to be easily interchangeable with the quick switch mechanism that comes with the watch. It is a deep black color that complements the black dial of the watch, and it is fitted with a buckle made of stainless steel. This watch comes with an OEM swap strap made from high-quality alligator leather with a unique texture and pattern, adding to the watch's luxurious appeal. The 3 o'clock position displays the date, and a small sub-dial for the seconds can be found at 6 o'clock. The black dial features large white Roman numerals for the hour markers and luminescent sword-shaped hands that ensure clear visibility in low-light conditions. The bezel can be rotated in one direction and is coated with black ADLC with rose gold highlights for tracking elapsed time. This timepiece is made from a combination of stainless steel and 18ct rose gold and boasts a 42mm round case that emits a refined yet sporty feel with its two-tone design. It's delivered with a brand new OEM alligator swap strap, the original box, and papers. The timepiece has a small nick in one of the lugs, and another nick in the bottom edge. Its distinguishing features include a spacious case and prominent curved lugs, accented by classic Cartier elements like Roman numeral hour markers and sword-shaped hands. This two-tone watch in rose gold is in good condition, with light signs of wear. Grailzee is pleased to present the Cartier Calibre de Cartier Diver (W7100055) - This model was launched in 2010, boasting a sporty yet quintessentially Cartier design.
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