What "fake pasha 366396" means
The string joins a Cartier model name with a six digit number. The Pasha is a Cartier watch line. The number 366396 is not a Cartier reference. Cartier Pasha references use letter and digit codes, for example WGPA0007 or WSPA0018. A bare six digit number points to a third party catalog entry, a warehouse SKU, or a listing ID on a replica site.
This page lists no sellers and no prices for counterfeit Pasha watches. It covers what the number is, what US law says about counterfeit watches, and how to check a Pasha for authenticity.
Legal status in the United States
- 18 U.S.C. 2320: trafficking in counterfeit goods is a federal crime. A first offense carries up to 10 years in prison and a $2,000,000 fine for an individual.
- 19 U.S.C. 1526: US Customs and Border Protection can seize imported counterfeit goods. The importer gets no compensation and no return of the goods.
- 15 U.S.C. 1114: the trademark owner can sue for damages, profits, and attorney fees under the Lanham Act.
How counterfeit Pasha watches differ from genuine ones
- Case: genuine Pasha cases use steel, 18k gold, or platinum. Replicas use plated brass or lower grade steel. Weight differs by 20 to 40 grams.
- Movement: Cartier uses in house or modified Swiss calibers. Most replicas use mass produced movements from other suppliers.
- Water resistance: Cartier seals and tests Pasha models to 30m or 100m. Replicas print the marking without the gaskets.
- Serial: Cartier engraves a serial number and a reference on the caseback. Replicas repeat one number across a batch.
- Papers: genuine watches ship with a Cartier certificate and a warranty card tied to the serial.
How to verify a Pasha
Take the watch to a Cartier boutique or an authorized service center. Staff read the serial, check the caseback engraving, and compare the reference against the Cartier catalog. A serial that returns no record, or a reference absent from the catalog, ends the check. Pre owned listings should include the certificate, the box, and service papers. Cartier publishes no public serial lookup tool, so a boutique visit is the practical path.
What replica buyers give up
Counterfeit watches carry no manufacturer warranty, no parts support, and no resale value. Repair shops decline them because replacement parts do not exist. A watch seized by customs means the money paid is gone.
Listing numbers change. Sellers rotate SKUs after a page is removed. The same number can return nothing on one site and a different product on another. The number is a seller label, not a product identity.