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Gérald Genta
Ref. G3022.7
Grand Complication with Coral dial
A possibly unique, impressive and highly attractive yellow gold minute repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch with coral dial, lapis lazuli moon phases, Italian calendar, leap year indication and bracelet
Estimate
HK$250,000–500,000
€28,400–56,800
$32,100–64,100
Manufacturer
Gérald Genta
Year
Circa 1995
Movement No
110, 13’000
Reference No
G3022.7
Case No
110, 39’551
Model Name
Grand Complication with Coral dial
Material
18K yellow gold
Calibre
Automatic, jewelled
Bracelet/Strap
18K yellow gold Gérald Genta bracelet, max length 180mm
Clasp/Buckle
18K yellow gold Gérald Genta clasp
Dimensions
33mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by matching octagonal setting pin.
Full-Cataloguing
Good To Know:
- Possibly unique coral dial
- Minute repeating perpetual calendar
- Possibly the original owner’s initials on the rotor
- Very well-preserved case and flawless dial
- Remained in a private collection for over 20 years
Gérald Genta is a name that needs no introduction, as his prolific and distinctive designs speak for themselves. Having designed some of the most iconic models for top Swiss watchmakers, Genta established his own namesake brand in 1969. Under his own manufacture, he went on to produce some of the world’s most complicated wristwatches, including the Octo Grande Sonnerie Tourbillon as well as the Grande Sonnerie Retro and Petite Sonnerie.
Genta’s creations in the 1990s offered an array of extravagant timepieces, marking an era of bold experimentation with gem-setting, exotic materials and radical case geometries. Encased in an elegant 33mm octagonal yellow gold case, this reference G3022.7 features a possibly unique coral dial—a configuration unseen on the market since its last auction appearance in 2005. Natural coral watch dials are exceptionally rare and this example remains flawlessly preserved, completely free of cracks or fissures.
Viewing the timepiece from the reverse reveals a fully hand-assembled and hand-engraved automatic movement through the sapphire display back. Highly sophisticated, the movement combines a minute repeater with a perpetual calendar mechanism. Adding a fascinating personal touch, the winding rotor features the initials “LG” rather than the standard “GG” logo, suggesting a custom commission by the original owner.
Numbered 110 on the caseband and bearing movement number 13,000, this unique configuration was almost certainly a bespoke commission for an esteemed client of the maison. Having remained in a private collection for over 20 years, it has been scarcely worn and is preserved in the exact condition as when it last appeared at auction—offering a stellar opportunity for collectors of haute horlogerie by Gérald Genta.
- Possibly unique coral dial
- Minute repeating perpetual calendar
- Possibly the original owner’s initials on the rotor
- Very well-preserved case and flawless dial
- Remained in a private collection for over 20 years
Gérald Genta is a name that needs no introduction, as his prolific and distinctive designs speak for themselves. Having designed some of the most iconic models for top Swiss watchmakers, Genta established his own namesake brand in 1969. Under his own manufacture, he went on to produce some of the world’s most complicated wristwatches, including the Octo Grande Sonnerie Tourbillon as well as the Grande Sonnerie Retro and Petite Sonnerie.
Genta’s creations in the 1990s offered an array of extravagant timepieces, marking an era of bold experimentation with gem-setting, exotic materials and radical case geometries. Encased in an elegant 33mm octagonal yellow gold case, this reference G3022.7 features a possibly unique coral dial—a configuration unseen on the market since its last auction appearance in 2005. Natural coral watch dials are exceptionally rare and this example remains flawlessly preserved, completely free of cracks or fissures.
Viewing the timepiece from the reverse reveals a fully hand-assembled and hand-engraved automatic movement through the sapphire display back. Highly sophisticated, the movement combines a minute repeater with a perpetual calendar mechanism. Adding a fascinating personal touch, the winding rotor features the initials “LG” rather than the standard “GG” logo, suggesting a custom commission by the original owner.
Numbered 110 on the caseband and bearing movement number 13,000, this unique configuration was almost certainly a bespoke commission for an esteemed client of the maison. Having remained in a private collection for over 20 years, it has been scarcely worn and is preserved in the exact condition as when it last appeared at auction—offering a stellar opportunity for collectors of haute horlogerie by Gérald Genta.