Before Cartier had established its streamlined in-house watch production, the Maison was known to commission renowned horologists and designers to create their timepieces. Embodying the perfect balance between luxury and sport, the present Pasha Jour et Nuit is such an example, a modified iteration of Gerald Genta’s original Pasha.

The “Day and Night” system, designed by the esteemed independent watchmaker- Svend Andersen, is an exciting and unique way to tell time. Featuring an unusual jumping 24-hour display, time is indicated by a large hand with both sun and moon motifs on opposing ends. Much like the natural courses of the two celestial bodies, night and day are differentiated as the moon-hand sets past the 6th hour on the lower bow, and the sun-hand rises on the upper scale indicating the hours between 6 to 18. Unlike most watches, Andersen’s display uses the subsidiary dial to indicate the minutes, rather than seconds. Adorned with a pearl white “Clous de Paris” dial, a visual dissonance is also created in the layering of the hand-applied hour scales and Maison plaque.

The present example numbered 01 is a rare specimen from Cartier, offered in excellent overall condition.