Gerald Genta

Sponsored: Playful and Elegant, Meet Gerald Charles’ Novel, Gem-Set Maestro Timepieces

As first seen at Watches & Wonders 2024 this past spring, Gerald Charles unveiled its latest gem-set novelties as part of the brand’s Maestro 8.0 Squelette, Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin, and Maestro 2.0 GC Sport series. Now these new additions are hitting the market, with each highlighting the refined Maison’s commitment to blending artistic creativity in...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

Credor Reissues Genta-Designed Locomotive as a 300-Piece Limited Edition

With the exception of the Eichi ii timepiece, Seiko’s high-end Credor brand has been largely kept to the Japanese domestic market in order to keep the spotlight on Grand Seiko internationally. Fortunately, it looks like everyone got the memo with the latest release celebrating the 50th anniversary of Credor. The watch is is a reissue...

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May 30, 2024 by Bilal Khan

Sponsored: Ready for Autumn – The New Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra Thin and the Maestro 3.0 Chronograph

As autumn arrives, the esteemed Swiss watchmaker Gerald Charles proudly unveils two new exceptional timepieces inspired by the season, the Maestro 2.0 Ultra Thin and the Maestro 3.0 Chronograph. Each of the new watches are clad in the rich hues of 18K Rose Gold 4N, with brown sunburst dial and matching chocolate brown vulcanized rubber...

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Oct 31, 2023 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Meet the Gerald Charles Maestro 8.0 GC Sport Squelette in Grade 5 Titanium

Maison Gerald Charles is delighted to announce the Maestro 8.0 GC Sport Squelette in Grade 5 Titanium with the screw down crown on the left and Royal Blue vulcanized rubber strap, Ref. GC8.0-TX-TN-01. Sporty and elegant, this watch perfectly embodies Maison’s Gerald Charles values, while reaching a new level of technical mastery, offering all the...

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Sep 11, 2023 by WatchTime

What to Look Out for When Buying Watches from Defunct Brands

Fortunately, while it doesn’t happen that often, even esteemed watch brands can cease to exist. While this is terrible, first and foremost for the people of the brand, for watch collectors it can offer an interesting opportunity. Dealers will most likely offload any stock of the brand at a discount, and the prices of used...

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Oct 28, 2022 by Martin Green

A Touch of Dolce Vita: Baume & Mercier Adds to Riviera Fleet

Baume & Mercier has streamlined its product range putting four collections into the spotlight. The one that is likely to have the greatest impact upon the brand’s personality is probably the Riviera. Designed in 1973 by the legendary watch designer Gerald Genta who was also the mastermind behind the iconic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and...

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Apr 13, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

In Hindsight: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic

With the introduction of the new Octo Finissimo Ultra, Bulgari is raising (or actually slimming) the bar once again when it comes to ultra-thin watches. While this is a very impressive accomplishment, the true trailblazer is the Octo Finissimo Ultra-Thin, the first one in the series, launched in 2014. This manual wind watch was powered...

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Mar 27, 2022 by Martin Green

Sponsored: The Affordable ”Genta” Alternative – E.C.A Calypso II

After taking a hiatus during the last two years of the pandemic, E.C.Andersson Watch Co is finally returning and is doing so in magnificent fashion. The break was used wisely, as serious thought and consideration have been put into its new model, a successor to the company’s most sought-after model, the Calypso. The Calypso II...

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Mar 2, 2022 by WatchTime