Pasha de Cartier Skeleton Flying Tourbillion

In 2009, Cartier introduced its first timepiece in which skeletonized bridges in the form of Roman numerals acted as the dial of the watch. This year Cartier takes this art to a new level with the limited edition Pasha de Cartier skeleton flying tourbillon. Find wallpaper and pricing inside. The Pasha is one of Cartier's design icons. In the past, the case and dial captured the eye first, but in this new interpretation, the movement stands front and center. The Calibre 9457 MC has a specially developed flying tourbillon escapement. For the first time, its bridges take the form of Arabic numerals, which have always been one of the distinctive design elements of the Pasha de Cartier watch. This model has a diameter of 42mm and a Geneva Seal movement where empty space contrasts with depth and textures created by hand-applied finishes such as beveled bridges, satin-brushed sides and circular-grained wheels. The stylized and engraved 3, 9 and 12 frame the flying tourbillon’s carriage at six o'clock. The movement is driven by a skeletonized barrel with visible mainspring. Produced in a limited edition of 100 timepieces priced at approximately $129,000, this new interpretation of the skeleton watch marks the Pasha's official entry into the Cartier Fine Watchmaking Collection. Additional technical information appears below the images, which may be enlarged significantly with a click.

Pasha de Cartier skeleton flying tourbillon watch Case: 18 carat white gold Diameter: 42 mm Crown: fluted in 18 carat white gold, set with a sapphire cabochon Crystal: sapphire Case back: sapphire crystal Water-resistance: 30 metres / 100 feet / 3 bar Skeleton without dial Hands: diamond-shaped in blued steel Strap: black alligator skin Clasp: double adjustable folding in 18 carat white gold Limited series of 100 individually numbered timepieces Movement: Skeleton flying tourbillon Calibre 9457 MC, Geneva Seal Manufacture mechanical movement with manual winding, Calibre 9457 MC, certified Geneva Seal, flying tourbillon, skeletonised bridges in the form of Arabic numerals Casing-up diameter: 14¾ lines (33.1 mm) Total diameter: 15 lines (33.5 mm) Thickness: 5.48 mm Number of jewels: 19 Number of parts: 175 Balance: 21,600 vibrations/hour Power reserve: approx. 50 hours Individually numbered movement Approximate USA retail price: $129,000