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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spring bar

A small metal bar or pin used to attach the watch strap or bracelet to the watch case. It acts as a connector between the strap or bracelet's end pieces and the lugs on the watch case. The spring bar is designed with a spring-loaded mechanism, allowing it to be easily inserted and removed from the lugs. This enables the wearer to change or replace the watch strap or bracelet with ease, offering versatility and customization options. Spring bars are commonly used in a wide range of watches, from casual to luxury timepieces, and they play a crucial role in securely holding the strap or bracelet in place while ensuring a comfortable fit on the wrist.