limmer than the Maestro, versatile and instantly recognisable, the Masterlink cultivates a refined elegance that effortlessly bridges sleek sophistication and sporty appeal. Crafted from steel, the watch honours Gérald Genta’s pioneering view that steel was in fact a precious metal. The year 2024 marks the beginning of a legacy that is more vibrant and alive today than ever, poised to pen the next chapters of its history.

They met in the past, and they speak every day. They have never designed together, yet their works resonate with each other. Between Monsieur Gérald Charles Genta (1931-2011) and Octavio Garcia, the brand’s Head of Creative Team today, there exists an invisible chemistry that transcends time and binds destinies together.

The R&D team at Gerald Charles developed a bracelet that seamlessly follows the shape of the Maestro case. Each facet is distinct, adding several layers of complexity and artisanship to the handcrafted link manufacturing process. The bracelet had to be built around the case, each link delicately conforming to the shape of the Maestro case.

The name Masterlink clearly indicates the Maison’s intent to maintain a strong connection with the founder’s creative vision, reinforcing this aim by adding links to the original design. The challenge lay in creating an integrated bracelet that preserved the Maestro’s emblematic asymmetrical case – highlighting the ‘smile’ at 6 o’clock – and achieving a harmonious design that offers perfect comfort on the wrist.

On the reverse, an examination of the movement reveals the micro-rotor architecture that achieves a remarkable thinness of only 2.7 mm. This power-generating element boasts a two-part finish, sandblasted at the base with a sunburst brushing on the top. These finishes continue the theme of the dial, creating an overall coherence between the two faces of the watch.

“The Masterlink represents the next step in the brand’s evolution, propelling it both rapidly and organically into the future, like a high-speed train of tomorrow,” highlights Federico Ziviani, CEO of Gerald Charles.

Price: CHF 20,100

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