25 Gerald Genta Elegant and Tasteful, Retro Fantasy, Jumping-Hour Automatic Wristwatch in Steel, With Mickey Mouse Mother-of-Pearl Dial and Diamond-set Bezel, Reference G3612
Estimate: €7,000 – 14,000
Sold (Premium)€12,350
Model: Retro Fantasy
Reference: G.3612
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 2000s
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 2892A2
Case N°: 87926
Dimensions: 34 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case
Charles Gerald Genta was born in Geneva on May 1, 1931, to a Swiss mother and Italian father. At the young age of 23, he was recruited by Universal Geneve, one of the most renowned watchmaking manufacturers, particularly respected for its chronographs. Alongside his collaborations with the finest watch brands, Genta created his own company in 1969, developing his eponymous brand and producing exceptional pieces for unique clients like the present lot. This watch features a dial made with one of the most appreciated materials that can be used in horology: mother-of-pearl. Moreover the dial has Arabic numerals, at the top, sector for the retrograde minutes, and at the bottom, aperture for the jump hour, in the middle the presence of the famous Walt Disney icon of Mickey Mouse stands out making this piece a beautiful creation. Its penetrating color is placed into a three-body steel case with a case back with 6 screws, straight lugs, sapphire crystal and embellished by a very rare circle of round-cut diamond-set bezel.