Category: GERALD CHARLES

Gerald Charles presents the first skeletonized Maestro 8.0 with a titanium case and crown on the left.

The elegant watch with the traditional stepped case shape is now made of Grade 5 titanium in a dark grey tone, maintaining the previous moderate dimensions of 39mm by 41mm and just 8.35mm thick, in addition to the novelty of the super light case material, another new feature It is its screw-down crown that now appears positioned on the left, protecting the open-worked dial is the sapphire glass that is also applied to the case back, and finally 100m of water resistance.

On the skeletonized dial, it is the silver bridges of the movement that stand out the most, counterbalanced by the two blue hands in the same tone as the minute track. Behind the bridges, the micro-rotor is hidden in the lower right corner, next to the barrel and just above the balance wheel.

Inside, it continues to come equipped with the Caliber GCA5482 micro-rotor automatic movement, which had to undergo a 180º rotation to be able to operate the crown on the left, reaching 21,600 Vph and offering up to 50 hours of power reserve.

The limited production watch, like its peers, comes attached to a royal blue vulcanized rubber strap with the usual “Clous de Paris” pattern and a titanium buckle with the brand’s logo signature.

Our Opinion

When we had the opportunity to speak personally with Federico Ziviani, CEO of the brand, here in Lisbon, in June this year, he was wearing the steel Maestro 8.0 Squelette with a light blue strap on his wrist, and despite not being a big fan of skeletonized watches, after trying Federico’s I was very impressed because the watch fits very well, even taking into account the small size of my wrist.

This version that now appears in titanium still looks more attractive taking into account its darkened tone that will appear smaller, also the crown on the left seems to be the right choice, at least for me, who despite being right-handed I always wear the watch in the right arm.

More information here.

General Specifications:

Brand: Gerald Charles

Model: Maestro 8.0 GC Sport Squelette 

Reference: GC8.0-TX-TN-01

Dial: Skeletonized

Lume: Super-LumiNova

Case Material: Grade 5 titanium

Case Dimensions: 39 mm x 41 mm Diameter, 8.35 mm thickness

Crystal: Sapphire Glass

Case Back: Sapphire Glass

Water Resistance: 100 Meters

Strap: Royal blue vulcanized rubber strap with “Clous de Paris” pattern

Calibre: GCA 5482

Dimensions: 30 mm Diameter, 2.60 mm thickness

Functions: Hours, minutes

Winding: Automatic micro-rotor

Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 Vph)

Jewels: 29

Components: 160

Power Reserve: 50 Hours

Price: € 63,500

Limited Edition: No, but limited production

Availability: Now for pre-order and delivery from November 2023

The most recent legacy of the famous Gerald Charles Genta in the world of watchmaking is expressed by the brand Gerald Charles founded by himself in 2000, which for a long time was closed to the public, a policy that was changed a few years ago, now offering a range of exquisite watches.

Maestro GC Sport Clay and Maestro GC Sport Grass

Among the main news are the new GC Sport Clay and Maestro GC Sport Grass connecting Gerald Genta to the Tennis World. The new watches complete the trio that started last year with the original GC Sport that came with a blue dial that symbolized hard court tennis, while in the two new watches, we can find a textured brown dial that indicates the clay court and a green textured dial that represents the grass court.

The watches that wear the same asymmetrical square case of 39mm by 41.7mm common to the entire collection, come here in a Grade 5 Titanium with left crown (so as not to hurt the tennis player’s wrist) and open case back.

Textured dials come with a gradient effect that becomes darkened from the centre outwards, Applied Hour Markers and Numerals that together with the hands and minutes are filled with luminescent material, and last a window dates from 6 am.

Inside are the Caliber GCA 3002 developed in partnership with the Swiss Movement expert Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier, reaching 28,800 VPH and offering up to 50 hours of power reserve thanks to its two barrels.

Watches are supplied with vulcanized rubber straps with the texture of the famous “Clous de Paris” pattern in brown and green for the Clay and Grass versions.

The two tennis-inspired models are offered in limited editions of 200 pieces and each of these models can be purchased for a price of €17,100.

Maestro GC3.0 – TN Chronograph

The other novelty is the GC3.0-TN Chronograph which also features a Grade 5 Titanium case with a mirror-polished finish. The crown decorated with the “Clous of Paris” is positioned at three o’clock and accompanied by two pushers positioned angularly following the silhouette of the case.

At blue sunburst dial, applied hour markers and hands filled with Super-Luminova and a three totalizers layout at 3-6 hours unfolded in a small-seconds, 12-hour counter and 30-minute counter.

The Calibre GCA3022/12 automatic movement brings the chronograph to life operating 28,800 VPH and offers the same 50 hours of reserve.

The watch comes with the same type of vulcanized rubber strap and in the same “royal” blue as the dial.

The watch can be purchased at official brand stores or authorized retailers for €23,800.

More information here.

General Specifications:

Brand: Gerald Charles

Model: Maestro GC Sport Grass, Maestro GC Sport Clay, Maestro GC3.0 – TN Chronograph

Reference: GC2.0-TX-TN-02 (maestro sport grass), GC2.0-TX-TN-08 (maestro sport clay), GC3.0-TN-01(maestro chrono)

Dial: Green, brown, blue

Lume: Super-LumiNova

Case Material: Grade 5 titanium

Case Dimensions: 39 mm x 41,7 mm Diameter; 8.70 mm (maestro sport), 11.5 mm (maestro chrono) thickness

Crystal: Sapphire Glass

Case Back: Sapphire Glass

Water Resistance: 100 Meters

Strap: Vulcanized rubber strap with “Clous de Paris” texture matching the dial

Caliber: GCA 3002, GCA 3022/12

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds (maestro sport), small seconds (maestro chrono), date (maestro sport), chronograph (maestro chrono)

Winding: Automatic

Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 Vph)

Jewels: 26 (maestro sport), 46 (maestro chrono)

Power Reserve: 50 Hours

Price: € 17,800 (maestro sport), € 23,800 (maestro chrono)

Limited Edition: Yes, 200 pieces each (maestro sport); No (maestro chrono)

Availability: Now