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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Luminescence

Is the property of emitting light without relying on external sources of illumination.

Luminescent materials are used to enhance the visibility of watch dials, watch hands, hour markers, and bezels in low-light or dark conditions. These materials contain phosphorescent or fluorescent substances that can absorb light energy and slowly release it as visible light. They are commonly known as luminescent or luminous materials and are often applied to watch components.