Cartier Pasha C
39 % below RRP
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ℹ️ 1-month trend
Price change over the past 30 days. Shows the short-term market movement — relevant if you want to buy or sell soon.
ℹ️ 4-month trend
The central metric behind the momentum score. It filters out short-term swings and shows the true, medium-term market trend of this reference.
ℹ️ Volatility
Annualised price fluctuation. Below 10 % = very stable, 10–20 % = normal, above 20 % = volatile. With high volatility the price can change quickly — in both directions. Be cautious about buying without checking the current price.
ℹ️ Momentum score
ChronoCheck's own indicator from 0 to 100, calculated from the 4-month trend, volatility and market direction.
- Above 60 — Upward trend. Good time to sell, prices are rising.
- 40 – 60 — Neutral. Stable price level, no pressure to act.
- Below 40 — Downward trend. Wait or enter at a good price.
ℹ️ Investment Grade A/B/C/D
ChronoCheck's own rating for each reference. A 0–100 point scale, made up of four weighted components:
- Momentum (40 pts) — trend strength from the momentum score.
- Liquidity (25 pts) — number of active live listings.
- Stability (20 pts) — inverse volatility — the calmer, the better.
- Source robustness (15 pts) — number of independent market sources.
- A · 75+ Trend is right, liquidity good, data broad.
- B · 55–74 Solid, but one component weaker.
- C · 35–54 Average, volatility or market breadth weigh on it.
- D · below 35 Downward or too little data — a collector's piece.
Not investment advice. Pure data analysis from aggregated market sources.
The current market value of the Cartier Pasha C (Ref. 2324) is $3,187. The trend points up (plus 8.0% over four months). Last sold at auction: $1,233 (Bonhams, 05/2026).
What if you had bought back then …
What would a purchase at the median market price back then have become — at today's level of $3,187. A pure return calculation, excluding insurance, servicing and transaction costs.
Data from an aggregated median time series (watch_market_daily). CAGR = Compound Annual Growth Rate, normalized to 365 days. Not an investment recommendation.
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Technical data
Lift angle 52° — important for timing-machine diagnosis: with this value a watchmaker can correctly measure rate deviation, amplitude and beat error. ChronoCheck verifies such technical details directly from the manufacturers' factory specifications.
Cartier Ref. 2324 — Variants and collector names
Known as: Pasha C, Pasha C Midsize, Pasha 35
Production phases and changes
- 1995: Renamed to 'Pasha C'; introduction of W-reference numbers (W31074M7 = white dial smooth bezel; W31024M7 = salmon grid)
- 1999: Switch from Tritium to Super-LumiNova on hands and hour indices
- 2009: Serial number system changed to randomized alphanumeric format (6 digits + 2 letters)
Movement variants
- 049 (1992–2015) · 28800 bph
Bezel variants
- 2324-Bezel-Steel-Smooth "Smooth Bezel"
Dial variants
- 2324-Dial-Black-Arabic-Tritium — Arabic numerals 12/3/6/9, white minute square track, enlarged date window 4–5 o'clock, sword hands with lume
- MOP Pink Limited — Pink mother-of-pearl dial, Arabic numerals, date window 4–5 o'clock
- Grid Dial / Salmon Grid — Salmon grid pattern (carré guilloché), Arabic numerals, date window ~4 o'clock
- 2324-Dial-White-Arabic-SLN — Arabic numerals 12/3/6/9, index stick markers, date window 4–5 o'clock, sword hands
- White Tritium — Arabic numerals 12/3/6/9, index stick markers, date window 4–5 o'clock, sword hands
Crystal variants
- Saphirglas-Pasha-C-35
Bracelet variants
- Pasha C Integriertes Edelstahlband 18mm Ref. Pasha-C-35-Steel-Link
Serial numbers
- ? – ? (1992–2008) — Pre-2009 Cartier format: letters followed by digits, where the first two digits correspond to the production year (e.g. '94XXXXX' ≈ 1994). No public table available.
- ? – ? (2009–2015) — Post-2009 randomized alphanumeric format; no longer encodes a year. Applies from c. 2009 to all Cartier models.
The Ref. 2324 is Cartier's answer to how a sport line can grow up without losing itself. 35 mm steel, caliber 049, produced from roughly 1992 to 2012. Today it ranks among the most sought-after Pasha variants on the pre-owned market. Buy an early 2324 and you're getting a tritium dial and hands — up until around 1999, the indices glowed radioactively; after that, Cartier switched to Super-LumiNova. Visually, barely any difference. Pricewise, with the right buyer, very much so.
## What Happened in 1995 — and Why It Was More Than a Rename
That year, the Ref. 2324 became the Pasha C. Nothing changed technically in the caliber or case, but Cartier introduced W-reference numbers that, for the first time, encoded the dial. W31074M7 denotes the white dial with smooth bezel; W31024M7 identifies the salmon grid dial. If you're comparing two visually similar listings, start here: the W-number tells you exactly what you're looking at.
## The Serial Number as Your Fastest Authenticity Check
From 2009, Cartier switched to randomized alphanumeric serials — six digits, two letters. Any 2324 with the old purely numeric format therefore dates from before 2009. That sounds like a minor detail, but when buying a used piece it's one of the most reliable first moves: pull the serial number, check the format, narrow down the age. Most sellers don't know this — which is an edge that pays off in price negotiations.
Brand profile: Cartier
Cartier watches (Santos, Tank, Ballon Bleu) are popular targets for counterfeiters. The distinctive design (Roman numerals, blue sword hands) is recognizable — but also easy to copy.
- Sapphire cabochon crown: on genuine pieces it's SET INTO THE METAL (bezel-set); on fakes it's usually GLUED. Test: loupe — adhesive residue around the edge = fake.
- Bracelet screws: genuine Cartier bracelets ALWAYS have visible screw slots. Pins instead = fake.
- 'Swiss Made' at 6 o'clock: MICROPRINTED directly beneath the 6 o'clock marker. Fakes often omit it or print it crooked.
- Guilloché pattern: under 10x magnification, EXACTLY parallel and uniformly deep. Irregularities = fake.
Serial number format: Cartier serial numbers: alphanumeric, on the case back. Older models: number located between the crystal ring and the case. New purchases come with a Cartier passport.
Further sources
Buying guide: Cartier Pasha C
Entry into Cartier
At $3,187 this reference is one of the more affordable ways to wear a Cartier on your wrist. That is precisely why many pieces have already passed through several hands — condition varies accordingly. Buyers here should pay particular attention to service history and honest photos from the seller.
Where the price stands
The price of the Pasha C has risen by +8.0% over the past four months. Anyone selling now hits a good window. If you want to buy: no need to wait — the market is currently more hot than cold, and a clear end to the trend is not in sight.
Watch out for swings: This reference has an above-average volatility of 141.6 percent. In concrete terms: the price can move by several hundred euros within a few weeks. Check the current value before buying or selling — old listings or auction results from two months ago are of little help.
What to look out for when buying?
- Authenticity: The serial number and reference on the case must match the papers. A professional authenticity check of the Cartier Pasha C reliably rules out counterfeits.
- Condition: Check scratches on the case and bezel — professional refurbishment can leave traces.
- Service history: A documented service by the manufacturer or a certified watchmaker increases the value.
- Scope of delivery: Box, papers and warranty card make a noticeable price difference on the Pasha C.
- Independent certification: The CPS-52 standard covers 52 checkpoints — from the serial number and the timing machine to water resistance. The result is secured on the blockchain and can be verified at any time.
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Go to the market value tool →Auction results Cartier Pasha C 2324
Recent hammer prices for this reference from international auction houses:
| Price | House | Date |
|---|---|---|
| $1,233 | Bonhams | 05/2026 |
| $2,200 | Sotheby's | 02/2022 |
| $2,200 | Sotheby's | 12/2021 |
| $1,974 | Sotheby's | 09/2021 |
| $2,360 | Sotheby's | 02/2021 |