250 Gerald Genta A very rare, fine and possibly unique, Minute repeater automatic wristwatch in sandblasted pink gold, with rubies set bezel, mother of pearl dial, opal moonphase apeture and sapphire caseback, with certificate of origin and presentation box.

Estimate: € 60.000 –⁠ 120.000

A true visionary and a man of unparalleled talent, Gérald Genta stands as one of the most influential and prolific watch designers of the 20th century. The sheer breadth of his genius is captured not only in the iconic designs he created for others, but also in the wild, technically audacious timepieces produced under his own name. To encounter a Gérald Genta creation is to step into a world where traditional watchmaking rules are playfully subverted, and the watch becomes a canvas for unrestrained artistic expression. His work, often characterized by a baroque sense of theatricality and a fearless approach to complications, has become a cult object for a new generation of collectors who appreciate a spirit of rebellious creativity. It is in this spirit that we encounter this extraordinary Gérald Genta Minute Repeater, reference G.4011.4. In an era often dominated by conventional aesthetics, this timepiece stands apart as a masterwork of both horological and lapidary artistry. The case, executed in a warm and luminous sandblasted pink gold, presents a classic round silhouette, yet it is anything but simple. The bezel is a breathtaking mosaic of calibrated, baguette-cut rubies, their rich, crimson hue offering a striking and luxurious contrast to the soft tone of the gold. This meticulous stone-setting transforms the watch into a piece of high jewelry. The dial itself is a spectacle of precious materials and high-level complications. A radiant mother-of-pearl plate forms the backdrop, its iridescent sheen playing with the light. Set against this canvas are the beautifully balanced sub-dials of the perpetual calendar, displaying the day of the week, the month and leap year cycle, and the date. At the twelve o'clock position, a magnificent moonphase disc is revealed, not as a simple painted element, but as a mesmerizing piece of natural opal, its vibrant, organic patterns providing a unique and artistic focal point. The true heart of this watch, however, is a minute repeater, a highly coveted and technically complex complication, which, when activated, sounds the time on demand with a delicate and enchanting melody. This rare and exquisite timepiece with rare pink gold movement, is not merely a watch; it is a wearable sculpture, a flamboyant expression of Gérald Genta's boundless imagination and a testament to the golden age of haute horlogerie.

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