Important Watches: Part II
Important Watches: Part II
Gérald Genta
Gefica Bi-Retro Safari, Ref. GBS.Y.98 Bronze and titanium retrograde jumping hours wristwatch with date Circa 2008
Lot Closed
May 11, 02:04 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Gérald Genta
Gefica Bi-Retro Safari, Ref. GBS.Y.98
Bronze and titanium retrograde jumping hours wristwatch with date
Circa 2008
Dial: black & brown
Calibre: cal. GG 1'004 automatic, 27 jewels
Case: bronze and titanium
Case number: 123'165
Closure: Gérald Genta leather strap and titanium double folding clasp
Dimensions: 45 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 175 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Gérald Genta Certificate of origin and International warranty, instruction manual, setting pin and presentation case with outer packaging
After designing some of the most iconic watches ever produced, Gerald Genta established his own innovative line of watches, which became popular and recognizable in their own right for their unique design and use of alternative materials. One such model was the Gefica, launched in 1988 and initially intended as a hunter’s watch. Inspired by the sense of adventure and strength that was drawn from a visit to Africa and partaking in game hunting, Genta chose to case the model in bronze. The material would not reflect sunlight, thus alerting the hunter’s prey to their presence.