96 Gerald Genta An attractive and very rare, Bisestile Perpetual Calendar moon Phase, automatic wristwatch in yellow gold, with mother of pearl dial.
Estimate: € 5.000 – 10.000
Sold (Premium) € 6.500
| Model | Bisestile Perpetual Calendar |
|---|---|
| Year | Circa 1990s |
| Reference | G 2994.7 |
| Case Material | 18K yellow gold |
| Case Number | 42'451 |
| Bracelet Material | Leather strap |
| Movement Type | Automatic, cal. 2504, 35 jewels |
| Dimension | 33mm Diameter |
| Signed | Case, dial and movement |
| Accessories | Accompanied by Gerald Genta booklet, cloth, setting pin, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. |
While Gérald Genta is best known as the visionary behind some of the most iconic sports watches of the 20th century, his own eponymous brand offered a more personal expression of his genius—one that explored complex complications with unrestrained creativity and unmistakable style. This yellow gold perpetual calendar is a striking example from that independent chapter. The round bezel—engraved with Roman numerals—is quintessential Genta: bold, architectural, and instantly recognizable, while the dial layout reveals a sophisticated and poetic interpretation of the perpetual calendar complication. The present watch features a luminous mother-of-pearl dial adorned with blued indications for the day, date, month, leap year, and “bisestile” (Italian for leap year) function. The moon phase at 12 o’clock is particularly captivating, set against a deep lapis-colored disc that lends the entire piece a celestial aura. Powered by an automatic movement, this timepiece is both technically and artistically compelling. Complete with its original presentation box, instruction booklet, setting pin, and cloth, this example offers collectors the rare opportunity to own a complicated wristwatch from one of the most influential designers in modern watchmaking history.