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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
Sertissage Made in Geneva
PRECIOUS STONES SET BY HAND
Complex engineering solutions have been applied to integrate a series of precious gems into the Maestro’s curved case architecture. The challenge is brought up by the irregular shape of the bezel which requires a special cut for each precious stone.
“Maestro” original design by Mr. Gérald Charles Genta
Bezel
White gold
Gem set
60 tsavorites baguettes
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
Polished and satin-brushed finishes
Bracelet clasp
Folding clasp with hexagonal plate, engraved with ‘GC’
Micro-link available for finer adjustment of bracelet
Movement
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
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.
Dimension
Width: 38.00mm
Lenght: 38.00mm
Thickness: 7.99mm
Components
31 Pieces
Material
Medical-grade stainless steel 316L
Finishing
Polished and satin-brushed finishes
Crown
Screw-down crown with Clous de Paris motif and pyramid shape
Construction
Carved with CNC numeric control machinery. Asymmetric polygon with smooth edges
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