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Cartier Men's W31048M7 Pasha Automatic Chronograph Watch

• Quality Swiss Automatic movement; Functions without a battery; Powers automatically with the movement of your arm
• Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal; brushed and polished stainless steel case and bracelet
• Chronograph functions with 30 minute, 60 second, 12 hour sub dials; date function

Product Description

The Cartier Story

The name Cartier is synonymous with luxury, quality, and style. Founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier, the company became renowned worldwide for its design and production of beautiful jewelry and opulent objets d'art. A royal commission in 1904 made Cartier a supplier to Europe's Crowned Heads of State and led England's King Edward VII to describe Louis Cartier, grandson of the founder, as the jeweler of Kings, the King among jewellers.

By the early 20th century, Cartier had expanded its collection to include watches. At a time when pocket watches were still considered de rigueur for the distinguished gentleman, Cartier helped popularize the wristwatch, making it a bold fashion statement for men and women as well as a status symbol among the well-to-do. Louis Cartier is credited with creating the first men's wristwatch, the Santos, in 1904. He developed and named the watch for his client and friend, the Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who needed a device that would allow him to read the time without taking his hands off the controls of his airplane.

Other classic designs followed, including Cartier's signature timepiece--the Tank--which debuted in 1917 during the First World War and was inspired by the tough new war machine the Americans introduced to the fighting in Europe. Cartier's first water-resistant watch was named after the Pasha of Marrakesh, who requested that Cartier create watch that he could wear while in his swimming pool and not lose track of time.

And while it is known more for its luxurious design, Cartier is also credited with creating the highly functional deployment folding clasp in 1910, which is now used by watchmakers around the globe.

Modern Cartier watchmakers still base their watch designs on the early fundamentals developed by Louis Cartier. Treasured by collectors, Cartier watches are distinguished by their impressive variety of shapes (round, square, oval, Tank, Tortue and Tonneau), by their exceptional materials and workmanship, and by their recognizable Cartier aesthetic, an elegant blend of classic and modern design.

Product Description

Stainless steel case with a steel link bracelet. Fixed stainless steel bezel. Silver dial with luminous hands and stick hour markers. Arabic numeral at the 12 o'clock position. Date display between the 4 and 5 o'clock positions. Chronograph - three sub-dials displaying: 30 minutes, 60 seconds and 12 hours. Automatic movement. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Screw down crown. Case diameter: 37 mm. Case thickness: 12 mm. Hidden deployment clasp. Water resistant at 100 meters / 330 feet. Cartier Pasha Chronograph Automatic Mens Watch W31048M7.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00280N3K4
• Item model number: W31048M7
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #100,693 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)