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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Moon Phase

Moon Phase

The moon phase complication displays the complete cycle of the moon through a window or aperture on the watch dial. This window contains a small disc that represents the phases of the moon and is moved by a specific mechanism to indicate these phases. The display can be adjusted manually or automatically, depending on the design and internal mechanics of the watch.

The moon phase cycle consists of four phases: new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. This complication employs a precise mechanism to move the disc in a way that reflects the actual movement of the moon in the sky. Typically, the display is accompanied by other indicators, such as the basic timekeeping functions of hours, minutes, and seconds.