Cartier W31078M7

The Cartier W31078M7 is one of the Pasha C collection timepieces that especially made for frequent travelers whose look for a stylish yet reliable wrist watch they can rely on. Presented in a robust steel on steel construction that is watertight to 100 meters for practical sake, this watch sports the Cartier Calibre 048 Swiss automatic movement that offers not only three hands and date, but also GMT (2nd time zone) functionality.


Backed with a superior Swiss construction, this Pasha C GMT watch is fashioned with the signature design of the "original" Cartier Pasha, a flawless round case that is complimented with a cap secured crown, and has an alluring modern minimalist styling. Needless to say, the materials are as fine and durable as expected, and they does executed in such manner that not only making the timepiece visually stunning and versatile, but also comfortable to wear.

General Design Elements

This Pasha de Cartier W31078M7 watch itself feels solid and sturdy, weighs around 116 grams, and suitable for either men or women. Based on its size, it would be a medium size for gents, or you may say a large size for ladies. Its well crafted case that is made of premium grade stainless steel and polished has a diameter of 35.3 mm and approximately 9.8 mm thick, which is at about the same as the non-GMT three-hands Pasha C models. Meanwhile, its sturdy yet comfy steel link bracelet that is fine brushed and polished, and comes equipped with a hidden double-folding clasp is around 18 mm wide.

Similar to the most of Pasha watches, this sizable timepiece has a solid caseback, secured with 8 screws. At the case’s right hand side, there is a handy screw-in circular crown with steel security screw cap that is attached to the case via a small chain. Its mirror polished fixed bezel is engraved with GMT 24-hour scale in black and white that representing day/night, and encased within, the face is protected by a scratch resistant, glare proofed sapphire glass that not only makes the construction even more durable, but also offering an appreciable continual clarity.

And, as it was once mentioned before, its whole construction boasts a capacity of 100 m water resistance so that it practically immune against slight wetness; even it wont be a problem if you’d like to keep wearing it while swimming.

The Face and the Movement Behind

Upfront, this unisex’s luxury wrist watch’s minimalist dial is not only attractive, but also offers a nice degree of read-ability. On its Silver dial that is decorated with a distinct globe motif, there are diamond-shaped Black oxidized-steel dauphine hour and minute hands with SuperLuminova, slimmer sweep seconds and GMT hands that both feature SuperLuminova tipping, alternating of applique sticks and transferred Black stylized Arabic numerals hour markers with luminescent dot over that lining together with the painted minute markers along the periphery, and a legible date aperture at the 4:30 o’clock position.

Speaking a bit about the mechanical engine inside, Cartier Calibre 048 is a decent Swiss automatic that is fairly rugged and accurate. Specifically, this self-winding 21 jewels movement is personalized by the watchmaker based on the finely tuned ETA 2893. Just like its base movement, this fairly thin 11½ lignes is smoothly beating at the harmonic rhythm of 28.000 alterations per hour. In terms of performance, you can expect at least the accuracy of an elaborate grade automatic calibre, which is capable to perform at an average rate of ±7 secs/day. Calibre 048 has a single barrel, in which, under full wind, capable to provides this mechanical caliber with approximately 37 hours of power reserve.

Thoughts and Pricing

As a wrist accessory, this unisex’s steel on steel Silver dial is without a doubt, a stylish one. It is elegant enough to be paired with suits and dresses, and also has some sort of sportier side that makes it suitable for a non-formal engagement as well. Not to mention its 100m water resistant, luminous hands and markers, as well as the handy GMT complication that makes it even more practical in many circumstances.

This 35.3mm Cartier Pasha C GMT W31078M7 automatic two-timezone watch is priced with an original manufacturer suggested retail price of $6,500.00. In which, needless to say, worth each every penny for all of its quality offerings.

Watch Specification

Brand:	Cartier
Collection:	Pasha de Cartier
Series:	Pasha C GMT
Model number:	W31078M7
Watch style:	Unisex, Casual Dress, Modern
Display type:	Analog
Movement:	Swiss automatic Cartier Caliber 048. Personalized, built based on ETA 2893 eubache. Swiss made, automatic self-winding mechanical movement. Specs Functions: Three hands, quickset date w/ rapid correction, GMT. Size: 11½‴ lignes (Ø 25.6 mm), 3.6 mm thick --slimmer than the original ETA 2983. bi-directional winding. 21 jewels. beats at 28,800 vph. provides ± 37 hours of power reserve.
Functions:	Hour, Minute, Seconds, Date, GMT (2nd timezone)
Dial:	Silver Decorated with globe motif. Diamond-shaped Black oxidized-steel dauphine hands with SuperLuminova. Sweep second and GMT hands with SuperLuminova tipping. alternating stick and Arabic numeral hour markers. painted minute markers with luminous markers over the hour markers around the outer rim. date windows at 4:30.
Window:	Sapphire Crystal scratch resistant, anti reflective coated.
Case:	Stainless steel Round, Ø 35.3 mm, ± 9.8 mm thick. fine brushed and polished.
Bezel:	Stainless steel stationary bezel. polished, mirror finish, engraved with GMT scale with two-tone fills that indicates day/night.
Caseback:	Solid stainless steel, secured with screws. engraved.
Crown:	Screw down crown stainless steel. circular crown, with steel security screw cap.
Bracelet:	Stainless steel Silver tone, fine brushed and polished steel link bracelet. ± 18 mm wide. standard length.
Clasp:	Hidden double folding clasp
Notable Features:	Calendar 2nd Time Zone Luminous hands and markers Pasha de Cartier signature design
Water resistant:	100 m (10 ATM / 330 feet) suitable for rain, showering, swimming and shallow snorkeling.
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