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And in 1985 it was time for something sporty and new. A large, masculine watch intended to make a statement, but still hold dear to patek philippe aquanaut replica watches’s inherent elegance. And to assist with the design, they enlisted the help of a designer with experience in the space, Gerald Genta. Swiss watch designer and artist, Gerald Genta The original Pasha de patek philippe aquanaut replica watches from 1985 The round watch stood out from patek philippe aquanaut replica watches’s crop of ovals and rectangles. The Pasha also featured a large (for the time) 38mm case, with a broad bezel, the very era-appropriate Vendôme lugs, and the screw-down crown cap, complete with cabochon and dainty retaining chain. Throughout its history, details have remained at the core of the Pasha silhouette.panerai replica watches
The dial also claimed its fair share of identifying marks. Namely, the square minutes chapter ring placed front and centre on the circular dial. And then there was the 12,3,6,9 dial layout, which along with the oversized crown-cap that, if you use your imagination a little bit, is reminiscent of some of the more iconic military watch designs out there. The first generation of Pasha watches received more than just minor design additions, as patek philippe aquanaut replica watches released chronographs, GMT models, a moon phase and even a perpetual calendar.Patek Philippe Aquanaut Replica
All these models demonstrate varying degrees of Pasha. patek philippe aquanaut replica watches Pasha Chronograph from the 1980s (Image: Antiquorum) Automatic patek philippe aquanaut replica watches Pasha Perpetual Calendar from 1989 (Image: Christie’s) Figaro, Figaro Now we come to one of the most iconic iterations of the Pasha de patek philippe aquanaut replica watches — the yellow gold Pasha, replete with protective grille and the distinctive ‘Figaro’ bracelet. “That Figaro bracelet is the best bracelet patek philippe aquanaut replica watches ever created for their larger watches,” George Cramer, noted patek philippe aquanaut replica watches expert and authority, explains, “and it was only available during the first few years, after the release of the Pasha line.” For Cramer, it is the combination of gold, grill and bracelet that makes this model such a hot property, at least until some limited editions arrive on the scene in the late 90s. The Figaro — presumably inspired by the titular character from Pierre Beaumarchais’ play — is a lovely bracelet, offering precisely the sort of heavy elegance you would hope for from a solid gold dress bracelet. The combination of the Pasha’s lugs and the five,bell & ross replica watches
smooth-shouldered links of the Figaro, along with its hidden clasp exudes the opulence of the era. Sadly, the life of Pasha’s Figaro was short-lived, as it disappeared from the catalogue shortly after it arrived, to be replaced by a much more conventional bracelet, meaning the original Figaro is a hot commodity amongst patek philippe aquanaut replica watches collectors. Pasha de patek philippe aquanaut replica watches on the Figaro bracelet (Image: Watchprosite) Browse Our Selection of Pre-Owned Watches 1990: The Steel Pasha As 1990 ushered in a new decade, patek philippe aquanaut replica watches’s Pasha ended five years of precious metal exclusivity and ushered a new case material — steel — into the collection.Patek Philippe Aquanaut Replica watches
And while other details, such as the 38mm case size, screw-down crown cover and various bezel options remained the same, the stainless steel case reinvigorated the once-precious Pasha’s sporty promise. This model is, according to George Cramer,” a great Pasha to start with. It is a good looking watch that can be worn on any occasion and it has a no-nonsense and easy to service ETA caliber.
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