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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Striking mechanism

Striking mechanism

A complication in mechanical watches that produces audible sounds at specific time intervals. It is designed to strike or chime, adding an acoustic dimension to the timekeeping function of the watch. The striking mechanism typically consists of a set of hammers, gongs, and other components that work together to produce the sound. The hammers are responsible for striking the gongs, which are coiled wires or bars with specific lengths and tensions. When activated, the hammers strike the gongs, producing different tones or sequences of sounds.