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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Dubois-Depraz is a component manufacturer located in the Vallee de Joux in Switzerland, specializing in the production of modules that enhance the functionality of watch movements, particularly in chronographs and calendar mechanisms. They play a significant role in the Swiss watchmaking industry as a supplier to renowned watch brands such as Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, and Rolex.

At their factory, Dubois-Depraz meticulously tests and assembles watch movement modules, a process that requires precision and can take several months to complete. These modules are designed to be added to the base movements to provide additional features and complications to the watches. By collaborating with famous watch brands, Dubois-Depraz contributes to the production of high-quality watches that incorporate advanced chronograph and calendar mechanisms.

Despite the complexity involved in creating watch movement modules, the company has developed efficient practices that allow them to produce over 100,000 modules annually. This demonstrates their ability to meet the industry's requirements and deliver high-quality components to their customers.