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Masterlink Gem-Set Stone Dial

LIMITED EDITION OF 10 PIECES Gérald Charles Genta was famous for his appetite for experimentation, and few materials captured that spirit better than natural stone: unpredictable, alive with colour, and impossible to fully control. The Masterlink Stone Dial continues that tradition, pairing the founder's love of the unexpected with the technical precision of the modern Maison. PRICE ON DEMAND

Iron Eye is born from iron- and silica-rich deposits compressed and recrystallized over nearly 2.5 billion years, producing a banded structure of hematite, jasper, and tiger's eye. Its hardness and mixed composition make it one of the most technically demanding stones to cut cleanly - a single dial can reveal three different mineral densities within one surface. The result is a striking, unrepeatable cross-section of deep time.

The bracelet has been exclusively developed in-house, and is a proprietary design by Gerald Charles. The links are held together by a hidden construction, the butterfly-type clasp is also concealed, and its metal components are designed for comfort on the wrist and softness to the touch, a rarity for integrated bracelets.

Wrist size in centimeters

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

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Technical
specifications

CaliberSwiss Manufacture Caliber GCA1000 with offset micro-rotor
FunctionsCentral display of hours and minutes
Power reserve50 hours
Water resistance10 ATM/100 metres

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.

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.

Shape

“Maestro” original design by Mr. Gérald Charles Genta

Bezel

White gold

Gem set

60 red sapphires baguettes

A rarity for integrated bracelets

Bracelet's hidden screws and push-buttons

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-buttons to open it are discreetly nestled within, ensuring the design’s fluidity sweeps smoothly over the unified case and bracelet.

Material

Medical-grade stainless steel 316L

Finishing

Polished and satin-brushed finishes

Clasp

Folding clasp with hexagonal plate, engraved with ‘GC’

Micro-link

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.

Dimensions

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

Case Back

See-through

Iron Eye – South Africa

Iron Eye is born from iron- and silica-rich deposits compressed and recrystallized over nearly 2.5 billion years, producing a banded structure of hematite, jasper, and tiger’s eye. Its hardness and mixed composition make it one of the most technically demanding stones to cut cleanly – a single dial can reveal three different mineral densities within one surface. The result is a striking, unrepeatable cross-section of deep time.

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Masterlink Gem-Set Stone Dial