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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The Jaquet-Droz brand is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer with a captivating history that traces back to 1721. Its journey began with Pierre Jaquet-Droz, a skilled watchmaker and precision mechanic born in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. He gained renown for his intricate clock movements that featured music and automata, attracting an elite clientele impressed by his creations.

In 1758, Jaquet-Droz traveled to Spain, where he showcased his striking clocks to King Ferdinand VI, leaving a lasting impression on the monarch with his exceptional craftsmanship.The brand's success continued to soar, leading Pierre Jaquet-Droz to establish a workshop in London in 1774. Subsequently, with the assistance of James Cox London, Jaquet-Droz expanded his reach to the Chinese market, achieving significant recognition and accomplishments.

By 1788, Jaquet-Droz had reached the pinnacle of success, but economic challenges arising from the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars later impacted the brand's fortunes.

In the year 2000, the Jaquet-Droz brand was acquired by the Swatch Group, a significant event that marked the brand's resurgence. With renewed energy, Jaquet-Droz returned to its roots in La Chaux-de-Fonds and opened the Atelier de Haute Horlogerie in 2010, further enhancing its reputation for craftsmanship and innovation.