1986 Cartier Pasha Chronograph Ref.30003

The offbeat Cartier Pasha isn’t usually where your mind goes when you think “perpetual calendar.” And that’s part of what makes this watch so compelling.
First introduced in the 1930s and reimagined by Gérald Genta in the mid-1980s, the Pasha was a nautical-inspired move into modern sport-luxury design: a perfectly round case, a screw-down crown cap attached by a chain, and unique lug modules. But this one, the reference 30003, raises the stakes by housing a full perpetual calendar complication inside a 38mm 18k yellow gold case. 
You get the date (month and all), leap year indicator, and even a moonphase, all neatly arranged across an antique white dial. Leaf hands, roman numerals, and sharply faceted lugs carry through Cartier design language, while the movement underneath keeps track of the shifting calendar without needing correction—unless it’s time for a battery change.
It’s a rare piece in general, and rarer still with original papers. The case shows honest wear throughout, with hairline surface wear and no signs of over-polishing. The dial is clean, with even coloration and crisp printing. 
Whether you're deep into niche Cartier references or just starting to explore complications, this Pasha stands out for what it is: a rare, Genta-designed perpetual calendar from one of the most design-forward eras in the brand’s history.

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