If you want the unmistakable Pasha silhouette - the round case, the screws set into the bezel, the crown cap on its little chain - without hunting down a vintage example, a first copy Pasha is the practical route. This guide explains what you actually receive, how the materials hold up in daily wear, and how ordering works from a US buyer's point of view.
Key Features
- Round Pasha-style case with four visible bezel screws and Vendome-style lugs
- Signature screw-down crown cap with attached chain
- Grille or open dial with printed Roman numerals and blue-tone hands
- Choice of 35 mm and 41 mm case diameters for different wrist sizes
- Quartz or automatic movement options, both checked before dispatch
- Scratch-resistant crystal with anti-reflective coating
- Interchangeable straps: leather, steel bracelet, or rubber
- Screw-down caseback with engraved detailing
Materials and Specifications
The case is milled from 316L stainless steel and finished with a 3 to 5 micron PVD gold layer on the two-tone and yellow-tone versions. Case diameters run 35 mm and 41 mm with a thickness of roughly 9 to 11 mm and an 18 to 20 mm lug width, so the watch sits close to the wrist instead of standing tall. The crystal is hardened mineral with an anti-reflective coating as standard, and sapphire is available as an upgrade. Inside, you can choose a Japanese quartz calibre for grab-and-go accuracy or a Seiko NH35 automatic with a 40-hour power reserve for a sweeping seconds hand. Water resistance is rated 3 to 5 ATM, which covers splashes, rain, and hand washing, and the straps use quick-release spring bars and a signed deployant clasp.
Shipping and Returns
Orders are packed in plain, unbranded boxes and dispatched within one to two business days, with tracking emailed as soon as the parcel moves. Typical delivery to US addresses runs 7 to 14 days depending on the carrier lane. Quality-check photos of your exact watch are sent before it ships, so you can confirm the dial, case, and strap first. If anything arrives damaged or stops running, a 30-day return and exchange window applies, and sizing or strap swaps are handled at no extra cost.
Does a first copy Pasha look convincing on the wrist?
Yes - at arm's length the proportions, bezel screws, and crown cap read correctly, and the case sizes match what buyers expect from the design. Close inspection of the movement and caseback engraving is where a first copy separates from the original.
Is the crown cap actually functional?
On well-built first copies the cap unscrews and protects the winding crown underneath, and the chain is fixed with a small pin. On cheaper builds it is purely decorative, so confirm the detail before you order.
Quartz or automatic - which should I pick?
Choose quartz if you want a low-maintenance watch you can pick up after weeks on a shelf without setting it. Choose the automatic if you prefer a sweeping seconds hand and a mechanical feel, and do not mind resetting the time when you rotate it with other watches.