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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Quartz

Quartz

Is a solid crystalline mineral composed of silica (silicon dioxide) and is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth, found in various rocks, especially sandstone and granite. In watches, quartz is used as a battery. This battery is an essential component in quartz movements, providing the necessary power to operate the electronic circuits and mechanical devices in the watch.

The quartz battery has a long lifespan before needing replacement, allowing the watch to maintain its accuracy and operate for an extended period without frequent recharging or resetting.