Original Gerald Genta Watch by Designer Pattek Philippe.
Gérald Charles Genta (May 1, 1931 - August 17, 2011) was a Swiss watchmaker and artist. He is known for his original line of Gerald Genta watches and the Gerald Charles company, as well as for his design collaborations with other luxury watch manufacturers, including IWC , Omega , Universal Genève , Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet . Genta created the Patek Phillipe Nautilus and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak , which are still the best-selling models of both houses today. In addition, at the age of 23, he designed the Universal Geneve Polerouter with the first commercially available Microrotor mechanism for SAS airlines . He is considered one of the most influential people in the history of watchmaking .
100 percent original both case and mechanism and bracelet, very good condition
Reference number: G.3329.7
Timepieces designed by Gerald Charles Gente were worn by the world's most influential people and among them were many crowned heads such as King Hassan II of Morocco, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain, King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, Queen Elizabeth II of England and Prince Rainier II of Monaco. The designer did not have time to make the "Gerald Charles" company, which opened in 2011, famous, as he passed away on August 17, 2011. With his talent and diligent work, Gerald Charles Genta has repeatedly made his mark on the history of watchmaking. The Swiss was one of the most prominent designers of timepieces in the world.
When 1969 came, the designer decided to open his own manufactory. Watches signed with the name of Genta were characterized by high quality and innovation. The most famous models are the "Octo Granda Sonnerie Tourbillion" valued at $810,200 and the "Grande Sonnerie Retro" constructed in 1994, valued at $2 million.
In 2011, Bulgari acquired the Gerald Genta brand, which meant that the production of watches signed with this name passed under Bulgari's control.
