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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Altimeter

An altimeter is a device that measures altitude or elevation above sea level. It is commonly used in aviation, mountaineering, and other outdoor activities to help determine one's location and to aid in navigation.

An altimeter can work based on various principles, such as barometric pressure or GPS technology. A barometric altimeter measures altitude by measuring the atmospheric pressure, which decreases as the altitude increases. The device contains a small aneroid barometer that expands or contracts with changes in air pressure, which moves a needle on the display to indicate the current altitude.

Altimeters are commonly found in watches designed for outdoor activities, as well as in dedicated handheld devices used by hikers, climbers, and pilots. They often include additional features, such as temperature readings and weather forecasting.

Mechanical wristwatches with altimeter features are relatively rare, as most altimeter watches use electronic sensors to measure altitude.