Quick answer
The 41mm Pasha is the larger of the two common Pasha case sizes, and a replica in this size depends on three details: case thickness, the crown cap and chain, and the dial print at 6 o'clock. If your wrist measures under 17cm, the 41mm case will sit wide and the lugs will overhang the wrist edge. At 17cm or more, 41mm is the better proportion. Ask for a measured thickness before you pay, because an oversized case is the fastest tell on a replica Pasha.
Size and wrist fit
Pasha 41mm measures about 41mm across the case, with a lug-to-lug span near 48mm. That span, not the diameter, decides comfort. The Vendome lugs curve down, so a 41mm Pasha can sit on a 17cm wrist, but it fills the top of the wrist and leaves little room at the edges. Measure your wrist with a tape, then compare the 48mm span against the flat width of your wrist. A 16cm wrist should look at the 35mm Pasha instead.
How to check a 41mm Pasha replica
- Measure your wrist and note the flat width in millimeters.
- Ask the seller for the measured case thickness, not the catalog number.
- Inspect the crown cap: it should seat flush and the chain should hang from the lug without binding.
- Check the dial print at 6 o'clock under a loupe, letter spacing and weight are where replicas slip.
- Look at the date window: it should sit centered at 3 and show no cut marks on the dial edge.
- Confirm the bracelet taper from 20mm at the lugs to 18mm at the clasp.
- Test the crown action: winding should feel smooth with no grit through the full range.
- Treat any water resistance claim above 30m as unproven unless the caseback gasket is shown.
Case thickness and movement
A 41mm Pasha replica with an automatic movement often lands near 12mm thick. The genuine case is thinner, so a replica that measures 13mm or more looks slab-sided on the wrist. Ask which movement is inside. A Miyota 9015 or an ETA 2824 clone keeps the profile closer to the original than a cheap 2813. A thicker case also pushes the crown cap out from the case band, which changes the side profile.
Dial, crystal, and caseback
On a 41mm Pasha, the dial text sits at 12 and 6, and the rail track runs close to the rehaut. Printed text that sits too high or too low is a common fault. The crystal should show no blue tint at an angle, and the caseback screws should line up with the lugs. Look for sharp edges on the crown cap teeth, a soft edge means the part was cast rather than machined.
Bracelet and strap
The 41mm Pasha takes a 20mm strap at the lugs. On the bracelet, check the end links for gaps against the case and confirm the clasp closes with a firm click. A loose end link rattles and it is hard to fix later. If you plan to swap straps, ask whether the spring bars are quick release or standard, because the curved lugs make some thick straps hard to fit.
Before you pay
Request photos of the watch on a ruler, a close shot of the dial print, and a side profile. Compare the 41mm case against your wrist measurement one more time. A replica Pasha in the right size looks correct from across a table; the wrong size looks wrong from any distance.