Lot Essay
Gérald Genta is truly one of the greatest watch designers of all time, the genius behind several of the most famous and enduring wristwatch models that have become the foundation of success for several renowned watch brands, including Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Cartier. For the watches Genta created under his own name, he is remembered as the world record holder for consecutive years in the mid-1990s for producing the world's most complicated watch - his masterpiece, the ‘Grande Sonnerie.’
Still highly sought after today and becoming classics in their own right, Genta's designs transcend time and fashion, remaining to this day beacons of haute horology of the 20th and 21st centuries. Without a doubt, Gérald Genta has left an enduring mark on the history of watchmaking.
Over more than 20 years of creativity, Gérald Genta brought to life around one hundred different watch models, many of which are true masterpieces, crafted with a spirit of artisanal excellence. His clients have included athletes, businesspeople, musicians, movie stars, politicians, and royalty, including Prince Rainier III of Monaco, King Hassan II of Morocco, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain, King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, and H.M. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother of England.
Still highly sought after today and becoming classics in their own right, Genta's designs transcend time and fashion, remaining to this day beacons of haute horology of the 20th and 21st centuries. Without a doubt, Gérald Genta has left an enduring mark on the history of watchmaking.
Over more than 20 years of creativity, Gérald Genta brought to life around one hundred different watch models, many of which are true masterpieces, crafted with a spirit of artisanal excellence. His clients have included athletes, businesspeople, musicians, movie stars, politicians, and royalty, including Prince Rainier III of Monaco, King Hassan II of Morocco, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain, King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, and H.M. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother of England.