Fine Watches
Fine Watches
Gérald Genta
Ref. G4009.4 Yellow gold perpetual calendar tourbillon wristwatch with moon phases and leap-year indication Circa 1992
Lot Closed
December 21, 02:26 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Gérald Genta
Ref. G4009.4
Yellow gold perpetual calendar tourbillon wristwatch with moon phases and leap-year indication
Circa 1992
Dial: semi-skeletonised
Calibre: cal. 39 automatic, jeweled
Case: 18k yellow gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by 8 screws
Case number: 08
Closure: Gérald Genta genuine leather strap and 18k yellow gold double-folding clasp
Dimensions: 35 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Gérald Genta certificate of origin and presentation case
Gérald Genta, who collaborated with many renowned Swiss watch manufacturer such as IWC, Universal Genève, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Cartier, started his own brand in 1969 which was known for its elaborate movements and craftsmanship. He was known to hand-design his watches (movements, cases and dials) and the development process could take up to 5 years to complete.
This tourbillon with perpetual calendar catches the eye with its decoratively hand-engraved movement and semi-skeletonised dial, which lets one imagine the hours and craftsmanship it took to realise such a mesmerising piece.