Gérald Genta
Reference G.4011.4 | A unique white gold and diamond-set minute repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch with leap year indication, bracelet and mother-of-pearl diamond-set dial | Circa 1990
Auction Closed
November 9, 12:39 PM GMT
Estimate
75,000 - 150,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: mother of pearl, diamond, faceted crystal
Calibre: cal. 416 automatic, 40 jewels
Movement number: 13'000
Case: 18k white gold and diamond baguette-set, sapphire crystal display case back secured by 8 screws
Case number: N°1, 66'653
Closure: 18k white gold Gerald Genta bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 34 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm
Signed: case and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
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Antiquorum, New York, December 2009, Lot 65
In the 1990s, Gérald Genta, already celebrated for his designs for the world’s great Maisons, devoted himself to creating timepieces under his own name.
This unique white gold wristwatch features a minute-repeating perpetual calendar with leap-year indication, complemented by a beautiful mother-of-pearl dial whose natural iridescence adds ethereal depth and elegance. It is distinguished by a hand-engraved movement that exemplifies Genta’s mastery of both mechanics and artistry. The watch is enhanced by a baguette diamond-set bezel, a faceted sapphire crystal, and an integrated obus-shaped bracelet in full white gold with a brushed finish, combining technical sophistication with refined elegance.
A singular creation from Genta’s personal oeuvre, this timepiece represents a rare opportunity to acquire a work of exceptional craftsmanship and design.