Watches and Wonders 2025: Gerald Charles Serves Up Exciting New Timepieces

By Oster Jewelers | April 11, 2025 0 Comments

Watches and Wonders 2025 has come to a close in Geneva, and those lucky enough to attend were treated to an early look at Gerald Charles’ latest designs—each one a bold expression of the brand’s refined yet sporty DNA. Leading the lineup were two new Maestro 3.0 Chronograph Clou de Paris models in fresh Ice Blue and Grey, offering a modern twist on the classic textured dial. Also unveiled was the limited-edition Maestro GC39 25th Anniversary model, a tribute to the maison’s legacy, and the new GC Sport Tennis, a lightweight and performance-driven piece made with athletes in mind. Altogether, the collection blends playful elegance with serious watchmaking.

Founded in 2000 by legendary designer Gérald Genta, Gerald Charles has become a name synonymous with artistic watchmaking and bold innovation. Genta—often referred to as the “Maestro” of 20th-century horology—brought his visionary touch to every curve, angle, and complication he crafted. Today, under the direction of the Ziviani family, the Swiss brand continues to honor his legacy through creations that fuse Genta’s signature elegance with modern mechanical excellence. As the house celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025, Gerald Charles pays tribute to its origins with a limited release that nods to one of Genta’s most daring designs: the Maestro GC39 25th Anniversary Edition.

Gerald Charles Maestro GC39 25th Anniversary Edition

The Maestro GC39 25th Anniversary Edition revives the original GC39 from 2005, showcasing the rare and visually captivating jumping hours complication. Limited to just 100 pieces, this collector’s model is crafted in polished Grade 5 titanium and measures a slim 11mm thick, offering a modern reinterpretation of Genta’s original design.

The deep blue lapis lazuli dial, made using a meticulous 24-hour process, is enhanced with a multi-ray star pattern created using Meta Guillochage—a technique that adds remarkable depth and texture. At the top of the dial, the 12-hour disc advances counterclockwise in instantaneous jumps, providing an unconventional and artistic way to tell time. The GC39 is powered by the Manufacture 4.0 Caliber, a high-frequency Swiss movement featuring a patented mechanism that delivers over 70,000 times the force of a standard movement to drive the jumping hours complication.

Finished with traditional decorations like côtes de Genève and colimaçon and paired with a vulcanized rubber strap in Royal Blue, the GC39 blends technical mastery, rare complications, and modern sport-luxury aesthetics—making it a must-have timepiece for collectors and aficionados of Gérald Genta’s legendary design philosophy.

Gerald Charles Maestro 3.0 Chronograph Clou de Paris Grey

In addition to the 25th Anniversary Edition, Gerald Charles unveiled a striking duo that pushes the boundaries of contemporary chronograph design. Leading the reveal is the Maestro 3.0 Chronograph Clou de Paris Grey, a bold interpretation of Gérald Genta’s original vision. Encased in matte-finished Darkblast® Grade 5 Titanium, this model fuses modern resilience with baroque artistry.

The grey dial features the intricate Mini Tapisserie Clous de Paris pattern, overlaid with a refined sunburst finish that adds depth and dimension. Super-LumiNova-coated baton indexes enhance legibility, while the iconic asymmetric polygonal case—accented by the signature “smile” at 6 o’clock—draws inspiration from the architectural elegance of Francesco Borromini.

Paired with a white vulcanized rubber strap featuring a Clous de Paris texture and secured with a titanium pin buckle, this chronograph is a powerful statement in modern watch design and Swiss technical precision.

Gerald Charles Maestro 3.0 Chronograph Clou de Paris Ice Blue

For collectors drawn to softer hues and sophisticated craftsmanship, the Maestro 3.0 Chronograph Clou de Paris Ice Blue offers a luminous counterpart. Housed in polished stainless steel, the case reflects Gérald Genta’s original GC33 sketch, elevated with modern ErgonTeq® ergonomics for exceptional comfort.

The ice blue dial—with its layered Mini Tapisserie Clous de Paris texture—creates an arresting visual interplay, echoed in the matching vulcanized rubber strap and refined detailing on the reverse. Silver-polished chronograph counters enhance functionality without compromising elegance, displaying a 60-second counter, 30-minute counter, and 12-hour counter in a tri-compax layout.

Powered by the Swiss Manufacture 3.0 caliber, both models offer a 50-hour power reserve and are crafted with 351 components, including finely decorated bridges and a 25th Anniversary golden rotor visible through the sapphire caseback. With 100 meters of water resistance, a screw-down crown, and 5G shock resistance, the Maestro 3.0 Chronograph collection blends high-performance engineering with unmistakable Genta design, offering two distinct yet complementary expressions of horological artistry.

Gerald Charles GC Sport Tennis

Rounding out the Gerald Charles 2025 debuts is the GC Sport Tennis, a high-performance luxury sports watch engineered with the athlete in mind. Designed in collaboration with professional tennis players Andrea Vavassori and Hubert Hurkacz, the watch is a seamless blend of ergonomic innovation, Swiss precision, and striking aesthetics.

Its Darkblast® Grade 5 Titanium case ensures featherlight wear without compromising on durability. The vivid electric yellow dial draws inspiration from the texture and color of a tennis ball, complete with applied Arabic numerals filled with white Super-LumiNova for instant legibility under any lighting conditions. A thoughtfully placed left-side crown eliminates wrist interference during motion, while the signature ErgonTeq® case shape and ergonomic strap provide a perfectly balanced, secure fit.

Powered by the Swiss Manufacture 2.0 Caliber, the GC Sport Tennis features central hour, minute, and seconds hands, a 50-hour power reserve, and a discreet date window at 6 o’clock—all built to endure 5G shock resistance and 100 meters of water depth.

The standout feature of this ultra-sporty model is its proprietary Velcro strap, developed in Geneva with a breathable porous finish that echoes the tactile quality of the dial. Reinforced with an iron core and hand-stitched for both durability and flexibility, the strap includes an adjustable elastic section for a tailored fit and easy micro-adjustments. As the most dynamic expression of Gerald Charles’ commitment to design-driven performance, the GC Sport Tennis redefines what a modern luxury sports watch can be—whether on the court or off. Game. Set. Match.

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