Quick answer
"Replica Pasha orange" covers copies of the Cartier Pasha de Cartier with orange on the dial, the hands, or the strap stitching. Cartier does sell Pasha models with orange accents, but those references are few. Most watches sold under this phrase are steel 41 mm automatics with a bright orange dial printed to look like a Cartier design. Prices run from about $120 to $450. No replica carries a Cartier warranty or a Cartier service record.
What the real Pasha is
Cartier brought out the Pasha in 1985. Gérald Genta drew the first design. The case is round with a screw-down crown cap, a small chain link, and four Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9. Modern sizes include 30 mm, 35 mm, 41 mm, and 42 mm for the chronograph. Case metals include steel, yellow gold, and rose gold.
Orange in the Pasha line
Cartier puts orange on some Pasha dials, on chronograph hands, and on rubber straps. Orange dial Pasha references are rare. Photos online mix catalog models with modified watches and replicas. Check the reference number stamped on the caseback before you trust a photo.
Common replica specs
- Case: 41 mm steel, about 10.5 mm thick, 21 mm lug width
- Movement: Seiko NH35, Miyota 8215, or a 2824 clone
- Dial: orange sunray or flat orange with white print
- Crystal: sapphire, with anti-reflective coating on some units
- Water rating: listed at 30 m to 50 m; test results differ by unit
What to inspect
- Numerals. Real Pasha numerals use a light, wide serif font. Copies use heavy type.
- Crown cap. The chain link and the screw cap should turn with no play.
- Dial print. Check the CARTIER wordmark and the SWISS MADE line at 6 o'clock.
- Weight. A 41 mm steel Pasha sits near 90 g on a rubber strap. Most copies sit lighter.
- Movement. Ask for the calibre number and a photo of the rotor.
Price range
Steel copies with a Miyota or NH35 movement list from $120 to $300. Copies with a 2824 clone and a decorated rotor list from $300 to $450. Used genuine steel Pasha watches list above $3,000. Gold models list above $8,000.
Limits
Replica makers do not publish reference numbers that match Cartier. Dial color shifts by batch. Orange dye can fade under UV light. Resale value is close to zero. Cartier does not service or authenticate replicas.