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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Tapisserie

Tapisserie

Is a decorative technique commonly used in luxury watches. It involves engraving or carving a pattern of small, closely interlocking squares or rectangles on the watch dial. This intricate process is carried out manually using specialized carving tools or machines to create the complex design on the dial.

One prominent example of the Tapisserie technique can be found in the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak collection, where the brand introduced the famous "Grande Tapisserie" pattern. This pattern features a distinctive square or rectangular grid design that adds a unique and elegant character to the watch dial.