Cartier Pasha Diver -
"The Grid" (Ref. W3104055)1
$4250.00$3995.00
Stepping away from the classic Rolex and OMEGA tool watches, we find one of Cartier's most eccentric and historically significant designs: the Pasha Diver. This reference is famously known for its removable "grille" (or cage) over the sapphire crystal—a design cue inspired by early 20th-century military watches meant to protect the glass from impact.2
This pre-owned model from circa 2000s is in Excellent condition.
Key Features and Specifications
Detail | Specification |
Price: | $3,995 (Standard Price)* |
Model Name: | Pasha Diver |
Reference Number: | W3104055 |
Condition: | Excellent |
Box & Papers: | Not Specified (Likely Watch Only/Bob's Box) |
Case Material: | Stainless Steel |
Case Size: | 39 mm |
Dial: | Silver Guilloché with Arabic Numerals |
Bezel: | Unidirectional Rotating Timing Bezel |
Movement: | Automatic (Self-winding) |
Notable Feature: | Removable Protective "Grille" |
* Note: At this price point, this watch represents a high-design alternative to entry-level luxury divers like the OMEGA Seamaster.
Why This Model Stands Out
The Gérald Genta Legacy: While the Pasha's roots go back to a 1930s commission for the Pasha of Marrakesh, the modern version we see here was redesigned by the legendary Gérald Genta in 1985.3
The Chained Crown: Perhaps the most iconic Cartier detail, the crown cap is attached to the case via a small chain (chaînette).4 This ensures the water-resistance cap is never lost while the watch is being set.5
The "Square-in-a-Circle": True to Cartier's DNA of "geometry in motion," the dial features a square minute track inside a perfectly round case, a signature visual tension found only in the Pasha collection.6