Gérald Genta
Retailed by Royama: Ref. G2144 Yellow and white gold diamond and sapphire-set skeletonized watch Circa 1980 | Gérald Genta | G2144型號黃金及白金鑲鑽石及藍寶石鏤空懷錶，零售商為Royama，年份約1980
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May 10, 11:59 AM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Gérald Genta
Retailed by Royama:
Ref. G2144
Yellow and white gold diamond and sapphire-set skeletonized watch
Circa 1980
Gérald Genta
G2144型號黃金及白金鑲鑽石及藍寶石鏤空懷錶，零售商為Royama，年份約1980
Dial: skeletonized
Calibre: cal. 1055 manual winding, jeweled
Case: 18k yellow and white gold, diamond and sapphire-set, snap-on sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 22'385
Dimensions: 42.5 mm
Signed: dial signed Royama and movement stamped GG for Gérald Genta
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Instantly reminiscent of another of his designs, the Royal Oak, this octagonal open-faced pocket watch retailed by Royama certainly impresses with its skeletonised movement, and bi-metallic, yellow and white gold case.
The movement is engraved and decorated in its entirety. While conventional in its layout the movement utilises an intricate system of bridges with incredibly fine wheels, with the winding and setting mechanisms having been miniaturised, to maximise empty space, thus creating a far greater, and far more pleasing sense of transparency.
What is more the case, with its white gold band and bow, features yellow gold diamond and sapphire set bezels, another interesting an infrequently seen attribute.
Interestingly this particular example is stamped GG to the movement, a small personal touch from the designer, but one that is scarcely seen on these types of timepieces making this a rarity in its own right.