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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Micro Rotor

Micro Rotor

A micro rotor, also known as a miniature oscillating weight, is a balanced rotating component commonly found in automatic and self-winding watches. It rotates with the movement of the wearer's wrist, continuously winding the main spring of the watch. This allows the watch to operate without the need for manual winding or hand winding. The micro rotor can rotate in one direction or bidirectionally.

The micro rotor is typically installed in the back part of the watch and is often visible through a transparent glass. It is considered an advanced technology in watchmaking, offering a combination of elegance and mechanical performance.