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Lot #1210

Gerald Genta Mickey Mouse Retro

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Introduction

Famed for first fixing the friendly faces of everyone’s favorite Disney friends onto his watches in the 1980s as the watch designer of his own brand following his acquisition of the rights to do so, Gérald Genta’s design DNA has largely been linked with Mickey Mouse and Disney’s other cartoon characters. Often dressed in various costumes or during a random activity such as golfing, Genta’s depiction of the characters often enables the character to seamlessly integrate into the function of the watch, with these watches often featuring retrograde minute hands that are designed to operate as the character’s hands. Coupled with its jump hour indication, these timepieces are horologically astute while remaining whimsical in nature. Depicted here is Mickey Mouse in his original red shorts and yellow boots printed over a beautiful silver mother of pearl dial. Having bought the Gerald Genta brand in 2000, BVLGARI have listened to the ever-growing demand for these Disney-themed timepieces and so recently launched their own tribute inspired directly from this specific series.

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Grade

M 9

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Watch Only

Est. value range

$3,000 – $5,000

The Details

Brand

Gérald Genta

Dimensions

36mm

Model

Mickey Mouse Retrograde

Movement

Automatic ETA cal. 2892

Reference

G. 3632

Bracelet

Leather strap

Year

Circa 2000s

Condition

Excellent

Material

Stainless Steel

Included

Watch Only

Dial Color

Mother of Pearl

THE DIAL

Featuring Mickey Mouse with his arm acting as the retrograde minute hand, this timepiece couples horological prowess with a fun design that has since gone on to encapsulate the Gerald Genta brand.

THE CASE

Designed as a simple 36mm case with a polished domed bezel, Genta introduced some flair into the ref. G3632 via its coin-edge mid-case and distinctive winding crown.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT

This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.

Condition

Watch is in excellent condition. Very light hairlines on the bezel. Original caseback sticker still present. Strap and buckle are original to the watch.

Please Note: Due to CITES considerations, if the watch is to be shipped outside of the USA, an alternative leather strap to the existing exotic version, shall be provided.

Our Perspective

Immediately recognizable as Genta's work just like a lot of his designs, the Disney collection is a wonderful reminder of how ahead of the curve Genta was over his career. Immediately vilified when he tried to present his Disney character watches in the 1980s due to them supposedly making a mockery of the industry, it is a powerful reminder of how far the watch industry has come over the years.

Justin Gruenberg

Co-founder