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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Escapement wheel

Escapement wheel

This is a mechanism used in watch movements to convert continuous motion into precise and regular movement. It consists of several main components, including the escape wheel, the pallet fork, and the lever. These components are responsible for transferring energy from the mainspring and ensuring a stable and regulated movement of the balance wheel. This mechanism provides accuracy and stability in time display on the watch.