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Gérald Genta
Ref. BSP.Y.80
Arena Sport Biretro “Mickey Mouse”
A fine and unusual limited edition titanium wristwatch with center seconds, jumping hours, retrograde minutes, retrograde date, certificate and presentation box, limited edition of 80 pieces
Estimate
HK$40,000 - 60,000•︎
€4,300 - 6,500
$5,100 - 7,700
Sold For
HK$138,600
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Gérald Genta
Year
Circa 2008
Reference No
BSP.Y.80
Movement No
6215
Case No
124’417
Model Name
Arena Sport Biretro “Mickey Mouse”
Material
Titanium
Calibre
Automatic, cal. GG7723, 27 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Rubber
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel Gerald Genta deployant clasp
Dimensions
45mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by blank Gerald Genta Certificate of Origin, product literature, leather folio, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Regarded as one of the most important figures in watchmaking in recent times, the late Gerald Genta was known mostly for designing the now “viral” Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Patek Philippe Nautilus. However, Gerald Genta also made his very own timepieces under his name.
In the 1980s, Gerald Genta won the rights to produce timepieces to commemorate Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse. Since then, Gerald Genta has produced numerous models featuring the famous cartoon character.
The present example belongs to a limited edition of 80 pieces. Encased in a 45mm diameter titanium case, the timepiece features a bi-retrograde function to indicate the minutes and the date with an articulated arm of Mickey Mouse with a jumping mechanism to depict the hours. Presented in excellent overall condition and accompanied by the full set of accessories, it is indeed a fun watch to acquire.
In the 1980s, Gerald Genta won the rights to produce timepieces to commemorate Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse. Since then, Gerald Genta has produced numerous models featuring the famous cartoon character.
The present example belongs to a limited edition of 80 pieces. Encased in a 45mm diameter titanium case, the timepiece features a bi-retrograde function to indicate the minutes and the date with an articulated arm of Mickey Mouse with a jumping mechanism to depict the hours. Presented in excellent overall condition and accompanied by the full set of accessories, it is indeed a fun watch to acquire.