Quick answer
A replica Pasha black is a copy of the Cartier Pasha de Cartier with a black dial, a black bezel coating, or both. Cartier launched the Pasha in 1985. The 2020 version sets the size most copies follow: 41 mm wide, 100 m water resistant, automatic. Replica listings sell that look with a quartz module or a Chinese automatic movement. Case metal is 316L steel. The black coating on a copy is PVD or DLC, not Cartier ADLC. Price range is about $80 to $400.
Pasha design markers
- Round case with a square inner track on the dial.
- Railroad minute ring around the outer edge.
- Screw-down crown cap on a short chain.
- Vendome lugs, curved and fixed to the case.
- Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9.
Genuine specs the copies target
Cartier sells the Pasha de Cartier in 41 mm, 35 mm, and 30 mm. The 41 mm runs the in-house 1847 MC automatic caliber. Cartier lists 23 jewels and about 42 hours of power reserve for that movement. Water resistance is 100 m. The bracelet uses SmartLink, a system that removes links with no tools. Straps attach on a quick-release bar. Black versions pair a steel case with a black dial, and some references add a black ADLC bezel. Reference numbers differ by bezel, dial, and strap. Confirm a number against a reference database or a Cartier boutique. A listing with no reference number gives you nothing to check.
Movements in copies
Two types show up. Quartz copies use a small module and a battery that lasts 1 to 3 years. Automatic copies use a Chinese clone of an ETA 2824 or a Miyota 9015. Both run at 28,800 vibrations per hour. Power reserve is 38 to 42 hours. Neither movement is the Cartier 1847 MC. Caseback engraving on copies often repeats one serial number across units.
Checks before you buy
- Measure the case with calipers. Copies marked 41 mm often measure 39 mm to 42 mm.
- Turn the crown cap. It should unscrew. Pull-off caps and glued chains are common faults.
- Look at the dial print at 10x. Cartier text sits under the 12. Edges should be sharp.
- Inspect bezel screw slots. Cut slots have depth. Stamped slots do not.
- Weigh the watch. A steel 41 mm Pasha on a bracelet has real mass. Hollow cases and folded links weigh less. Weight numbers vary by bracelet, so compare like for like.
- Ask about water testing. Most copies are not pressure tested. Do not swim with one.
Limits and legal notes
No replica matches a genuine Pasha in finish, materials, or movement. Cartier owns the Pasha name and design. US law bans import and sale of counterfeit goods under 19 U.S.C. 1526 and 15 U.S.C. 1125. Customs can seize a shipment. A copy carries no Cartier warranty and no Cartier service. Resale value is close to zero. If a seller claims the watch is genuine, ask for a Cartier service record and an independent appraisal.