Launched in 1969, Gerald Genta, the brand, was founded by the famed eponymous watch designer best known for creating the Patek Philippe Nautilus and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak amongst countless other designs. While both of those watches were launched in the 1970s, his brand was immediately successful on account of his already growing renown in the industry. With a growing clientele of royalty such as the Moroccan King, the Sultans of both, Oman and Brunei, the King of Spain, the King of Saudi Arabia, the Queen Mother of England and several leading businessmen, sportsmen and entertainers, Gerald Genta's own timepieces quickly became sought-after pieces of horological royalty. With his VIP clientele, Gerald Genta become known for producing exquisite timepieces made from precious metals that boasted meticulously crafted movements and unique stainless steel watches much like the ref. G3491.7 that we have here from the 1990s. Boasting a 26mm octagonal stainless steel case and a unique gadroon-filled bracelet, the ref. G3491.7 provided a platform for some unique and rather luxurious watches. Offered here, our example is a time and date-only variant with a diamond-set mother of pearl dial with a diamond-set bezel that results in a tremendously luxurious aesthetic that speaks to Genta’s legendary work with some of the world’s most luxurious watchmakers.

Combining Genta's unique and immediately recognizable design language with luxury and craftsmanship, the ref. G3491.7 is a delightful ladies timepiece that is a pleasure on the wrist.