Gerald Charles Unveils Its Most Complex Timepiece, The Masterlink Perpetual Calendar

Gerald Charles, the independent Swiss watchmaking Maison founded by the great Mr. Gérald Charles Genta, unveils its most complicated watch since its reestablishment less than a decade ago. The Masterlink Perpetual Calendar, developed entirely in-house, marks a new chapter for the young and ambitious Maison as it continues to expand its repertoire of poetic complications.

In keeping with Gerald Charles’s “No Compromise” watchmaking philosophy, established by Mr. Genta more than a quarter of a century ago, the Masterlink Perpetual Calendar introduces an in-house, asymmetrical, automatic perpetual calendar calibre with a three-counter display.

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News Breguet Announces the Appointment of Gregory Kissling as its New CEO

Replacing Lionel a Marca, and beginning a new chapter with the brand

ByWaqt

07.10.2024

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Breguet and its President Marc Hayek have announced the appointment of Gregory Kissling as its new CEO. Kissling will succeed Lionel a Marca, who has served as CEO since 2021. Marca is reportedly transitioning to a new role at Blancpain, while also taking on responsibilities overseeing manufacturing for the Swatch Group’s high-end division, which owns both Breguet and Blancpain.

Gregory Kissling, a Swiss microtechnology engineer with an MBA and a Master’s degree in Luxury Management, began his career at Cartier as a movement designer, eventually overseeing all calibers. In 2004, he joined Omega, where his influence steadily grew, culminating in his appointment to the brand's management team in 2014. By 2022, he had risen to Vice President of Product Development, playing a key role in the launch of several iconic timepieces, including the revival of Caliber 321 and the creation of the widely recognized Speedmaster Snoopy, among others.

As of October 1, 2024, Kissling has been appointed CEO of the prestigious House of Breguet, where he will report directly to President Marc Hayek. His leadership is anticipated to bring new innovations and ideas, continuing the legacy of the brand’s founder, the French master watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet.

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