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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German silver ( Nickel silver )

German silver ( Nickel silver )

Nickel silver, also known as German silver, is a type of alloy commonly used in various components of watchmaking. Despite its name, nickel silver does not actually contain silver. It is composed of a mixture of copper, nickel, and zinc. The term "silver" refers to its silver-like appearance rather than its composition.

Nickel silver is used in different parts of a watch, including the case, movement plates, bridges, and other components. It possesses various properties such as corrosion resistance, durability, and ease of polishing.