Quick Answer

The phrase "replica Pasha Must de Cartier" joins two Cartier names. Must de Cartier is a line that began in 1973. Pasha de Cartier is a separate model that Gerald Genta designed in 1985. Cartier sells no watch called a Pasha Must de Cartier. Listings that use the phrase describe a copy of the Pasha case, most often the 41mm or 35mm version Cartier relaunched in 2020. No replica uses the Cartier 1847 MC movement. No replica carries a Cartier warranty or caseback reference that matches a Cartier catalog entry.

Genuine Pasha de Cartier Reference Points

  • Pasha de Cartier 41mm: steel or gold case, 41mm across, 9.55mm thick, water resistance 100m, calibre 1847 MC.
  • Pasha de Cartier 35mm: 35mm case, 9.2mm thick, 100m water resistance, same movement family.
  • Calibre 1847 MC: automatic, 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), 23 jewels, 42 hour power reserve, made in-house by Cartier.
  • Pasha C: 35mm, sold from the late 1990s into the 2000s.
  • Pasha Seatimer: 40mm and 42mm, dive bezel, rubber or steel bracelet.
  • Pasha Grille: a hinged cover sits over the dial and opens on a hinge.
  • Common case traits across the line: round case, square rail track inside, four Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9, screw-down crown cap held by a short chain, Vendome lugs.

Must de Cartier and Pasha: Two Different Lines

Must de Cartier started in 1973 as an entry line. Early Must pieces used vermeil cases, gold over sterling silver, with quartz movements. The Tank Must is the best known example. The Pasha arrived 12 years later. A dial or caseback that carries both names is not a Cartier reference. Ask for the reference number on the caseback and compare it against Cartier's own catalog before any money changes hands.

Replica Tiers and Movement Types

  • Quartz: the lowest tier. The seconds hand ticks once per second. The crown cap on these pieces is often fixed and does not unscrew.
  • Asian automatic: Miyota 9015 or Seagull ST2130 base. Sweep seconds at 28,800 vph. Instant date change at midnight.
  • Swiss clone: an ETA 2824 clone or a decorated Asian movement with engraved rotor text. The layout of the 1847 MC is not reproduced on any of them.

Street prices for these tiers run from about $80 to roughly $600. New steel Pasha de Cartier 41mm pieces list at several thousand US dollars at retail, and gold or diamond-set references cost more.

Where Replicas Show Gaps

  • Crown cap: genuine threads engage in under two turns and the chain link pivots. Replica threads bind or strip.
  • Dial print: the Cartier script, the corners of the rail track, and the "Swiss Made" line at 6 o'clock. Genuine print holds sharp edges under a loupe.
  • Caseback: engraving depth, font shape, and reference numbers.
  • Bracelet: the 2020 bracelet uses SmartLink removable links. Replica bracelets use pins or screws that do not match.
  • Crystal: sapphire on genuine pieces. Many replicas use mineral glass, which scratches with a key or a door frame.
  • Water resistance: 100m on genuine pieces, tested and rated. Replica cases hold a few atmospheres at best and are not pressure tested.

Inspection Checklist

  1. Turn the crown cap and count the turns to release it.
  2. Listen to the beat. Quartz ticks once per second. The 1847 MC runs at eight beats per second.
  3. Check the date window at 3 o'clock for vertical alignment with the rail track.
  4. Measure the case width at the 3 and 9 positions with calipers.
  5. Read the caseback engraving at an angle under a light.
  6. Ask for a photo of the movement through the caseback or with the caseback removed.

Legal Status in the United States

Replicas are counterfeit goods. Under 18 U.S.C. 2320, trafficking in counterfeit goods is a federal offense. U.S. Customs and Border Protection seizes counterfeit watch shipments at ports of entry. Cartier will not service, repair, or authenticate a replica. A replica holds no resale value in the authorized market.

Service and Parts

Genuine Pasha service runs through Cartier and takes weeks. Replica owners use independent watchmakers. Parts support depends on the base calibre. ETA 2824 clones and Miyota 9015 movements have wide parts supply. No-name Chinese movements in the lowest tier cannot be repaired, only replaced as a unit.