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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Gongs

Are the thin, coiled metal strips responsible for producing sound in mechanical watches. They are typically made of steel or other alloys with excellent sound-conducting properties. Gongs are shaped in a circular or spiral form and are carefully positioned within the watch movement. When struck by small metal hammers, they vibrate and produce distinct and melodic tones.

Gongs are used in watches that feature complex functions such as minute repeaters or alarm watches. The gongs are carefully designed and tuned to produce subtle and pleasant tones when struck.

The difference between gongs and bells:

Gongs produce a series of tones that differ in pitch and duration, while bell provide only a single tone.