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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Mechanical movement

Mechanical movement

It is the fundamental component of a watch, consisting of internal mechanisms that drive the hands and manage the various functions of the watch. The movement contains a complex system of mechanical, electronic, or a combination of both parts to accurately measure and display time and perform various complications.

Watch movements vary in their operation methods and technologies, including traditional mechanical movements, quartz movements, and hybrid movements.

Mechanical actuators are divided into two types:

Automatic and automatic motors: they derive their energy automatically through the movement of the wrist.

Manual Motors: Powered by manual winding (the crown is turned to power it).