After an unusually long hot summer in Europe, autumn/fall has finally arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, and to celebrate, Gerald Charles has released two new models – a Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin and a Maestro 3.0 Chronograph, both in pink gold with chocolate brown dials and straps.

Gérald Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Ref. GC2.0-RG-05

Gérald Charles introduces the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin in chocolate brown and pink gold.

Gérald Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Ref. GC2.0-RG-05

The chocolate brown sunburst dial and vulcanized rubber strap, featuring the Clous de Paris motif on the top side and GC’s logo tapisserie on the other, complement the pink gold of the Maestro case and the polished pin buckle with brushed applied plate and engraved GC logo.

Gérald Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Ref. GC2.0-RG-05

Light plays off the dial’s sunburst finish, sometimes warmer, sometimes cooler, depending on the angle and type of light reflected.

The distinctively shaped 40 mm Maestro case is based on Mr. Gérald Charles Genta’s original drawing, inspired by Francesco Borromini’s Roman Baroque architecture from the 17th century.

Back of the Gérald Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin

The Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin is powered by the manufacture caliber Ref. GCA 3002, a 3.7mm thick automatic movement displaying time and date. It features the Fleurier quality standard of hand finishing and is precision measured in five positions.

Gérald Charles Maestro 3.0 Chronograph GC3.0-RG-05

The Maestro 3.0 Chronograph is a one-to-one representation of the Gérald Charles Genta’s original design for the asymmetric Maestro case shape, with the exception of the originally round pushers.

Gérald Charles Maestro 3.0 Chronograph GC3.0-RG-05 on the wrist

The Maestro 3.0 Chronograph is powered by the manufacture caliber Ref. GCA 3022/12, an automatic chronograph based on the GCA 3002, just 6.07mm thick.

Back of the Gérald Charles Maestro 3.0 Chronograph GC3.0-RG-05

The movement has a high-grade oscillating weight set on a low-friction ceramic ball bearings system, a twin-barreled 50-hour power reserve, elevated levels of accuracy and vibration and 5G shock resistance.

Exploded view of the Gérald Charles Maestro case

The Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin and the Maestro 3.0 Chronograph cases feature 35 and 39 components respectively, CNC numeric machine crafted, all made one by one and then assembled into a case.

Gérald Charles Maestro 3.0 Chronograph GC3.0-RG-05

The result is a brighter timepiece, due to the corners of each component which reflect the light, and a case that seems to be crafted in just one piece, thanks to the extremely accurate engineering.

Gérald Charles

Gérald Charles is an independent, family-owned watch company based in Switzerland. It was founded in 2000 by the great Mr. Gérald Charles Genta, the 20th century’s foremost watch designer.

Monsieur Genta, often referred to simply as ‘Maestro’, was a hugely productive artist and watch designer. After selling the company in 2003, he stayed on as its designer-in-chief until his death in 2011.

Gérald Charles Maestro 3.0 Chronograph GC3.0-RG-05

Every watch created by Gerald Charles is based on one of his original designs and carries his legacy of ‘Artistic Creativity, Technical Mastery’ forward into the future.

For more information, please visit www.geraldcharles.com/product/gc20-rg-05/ and/or www.geraldcharles.com/product/gc30-rg-05/

Quick facts: Gérald Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin GC2.0-RG-05
Indications: hours, minutes, seconds (with stop seconds), date
Case: pink gold
Dimensions: 39mm x 41.7mm, 8.7mm high
Water resistance: 100 meters
Movement: manufacture automatic winding caliber Ref. GCA 3002, twin barrels, 28 jewels, 4 Hz
Power reserve: 50 hours
Strap: textured rubber strap
Price: €33’800

Quick facts: Gérald Charles Maestro 3.0 Chronograph GC3.0-RG-05
Indications: hours, minutes, seconds (with stop seconds), chronograph
Case: pink gold
Dimensions: 39mm x 41.7mm, 11.5mm high
Water resistance: 100 meters
Movement: manufacture automatic winding caliber GCA3022/12, 46 jewels, 4 Hz,
Power reserve: 50 hours
Strap: textured rubber strap
Price: €41’200

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