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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The term "skeleton" is derived from the skeletal structure, referring to the internal parts of the watch, reminiscent of the human skeleton.

In watches with a skeleton case, the dial and sometimes the case back are made from transparent materials such as sapphire crystal or clear acrylic, allowing the wearer to see the intricate mechanical components of the watch movement. The main purpose of the skeleton case is to showcase the intricate and precise movement of the watch, providing an attractive and artistic visual display.

The exposed movement typically reveals gears, bridges, balance wheel, escapement mechanism, and other intricate parts of the watch. The design often includes intricate and beautiful engravings, patterns, and meticulous finishing of the visible components, enhancing the visual appeal of the watch. A watch with a skeleton case is considered luxurious and elegant, offering a captivating visual experience.