Gerald Charles

Masterlink Boutique Edition

ML1.0-SSDB-00SR-SBDP-BTQ

Available only on demand

The Masterlink Boutique Edition is conceived as a limited edition available exclusively through Gerald Charles boutiques. This bold evolution of Gerald Charles’ first asymmetrical integrated bracelet, is crafted in Darkblast stainless steel. The black double-layer sunray dial creates remarkable depth and light interplay, enhancing the watch’s dynamic geometry. Beneath its ultra-slim profile beats the in-house development caliber, Ref. GCA1000: a testament to precision engineering and discreet mechanical sophistication. Designed with ErgonTeq for uncompromising comfort, the Masterlink Boutique Edition delivers a seamless fit.

Finishing

Bracelet

Detail of Dial

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Wrist size in centimeters

Caliber

GCA1000 caliber with offset micro-rotor

Functions

Central display of hours and minutes

Power reserve

50 hours

Water resistance

10 ATM/100 metres

A limited edition available exclusively through Gerald Charles boutiques in Nagoya and Geneva

Reserved for the Maison’s own retail network, it reflects a commitment to offering distinctive timepieces within an intimate, curated environment, strengthening the privileged relationship with collectors through a refined and personal discovery experience.

Dial

A black double-layered sunray dial with dimensional construction

The watch features a black double-layered dial with a refined sunray finish. Composed of two separate levels layered together, the construction creates genuine depth and dimensionality. The sunray brushing enhances the vertical design, producing a dynamic interplay of light and shadow while reinforcing the watch’s graphic precision.

Case

Masterlink: a new thinner squared case

The Masterlink case comes from the ‘Maestro’ one with the ‘smile’ at 6 o'clock, with some small adjustments: while the Maestro is designed around a rectangle, the Masterlink is based on a square. Consequently, the proportions are therefore more contained. A particularly challenging and specific development pertains to the crown: despite the case’s slimness (7.99 mm), it is screw-down. The Maison overcame the challenge to offer a 100 metres-waterproof watch without adding even a tenth of a millimeter to the height of the case.

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Dimension

Width: 38.00mm
Lenght: 38.00mm
Thickness: 7.99mm

Components

31 Pieces

Material

Medical-grade stainless steel 316L

Darkblast finishing

Crown

Screw-down crown with Clous de Paris motif and pyramid shape

Construction

Carved with CNC numeric control machinery. Asymmetric polygon with smooth edges

See-through case back

Movement

The GCA1000 caliber features a micro-rotor architecture that achieves a remarkable thinness of only 2.67mm

The vertical Côtes de Genève stripes on the bridges continue the theme of the dial, creating an overall coherence between the two faces of the watch. The micro-rotor features a two-part finish, sandblasted at the base and with a sunburst brushing on the top.

Type

Self-winding Manufacture movement with offset micro-rotor, developed between Geneva and Fleurier, Switzerland

Dimensions

30.59mm diameter, 2.67mm total thickness

Number of components

176 pieces

Frequency

3 Hz

Jewels

29 rubies Incabloc® shock protection, hacking seconds, unidirectional rotor

A rarity for integrated bracelets

Bracelet's hidden screws and push-pieces

The bracelet's links are held together by a hidden construction, visible only on the back of the watch with the aid of a magnifying glass. The butterfly-type clasp is also concealed, and its metal components are designed for comfort on the wrist and softness to the touch. In the same vein, the push-pieces to open it are discreetly nestled within, ensuring the design’s fluidity sweeps smoothly over the unified case and bracelet.

Bracelet material

Medical-grade stainless steel 316L

Bracelet finishing

Darkblast finishing

Bracelet clasp

Folding clasp with hexagonal plate, engraved with ‘GC’

Micro-link available for finer adjustment of bracelet

The last integrated asymmetric bracelet designed by Mr. Genta

The Sarawak: Masterlink's origins

In 2007, Gérald Charles Genta designed the Maison's first integrated bracelet watch as an exclusive piece for the Royal family of Sarawak, a Malaysian state. The predecessor of the Masterlink featured a full pavé set bracelet and case in round diamonds and baguette rubies, carrying the DNA of high-end gem setting which now is signature to the Maison.

Proprietary design

Exclusively developed in-house by Gerald Charles

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