Lot #1785
Gerald Genta Retro Jump Hour G3634 Stainless Steel Mother of Pearl Dial
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Introduction
Launched in 1969, Gerald Genta, the brand, was founded by the famed eponymous watch designer best known best for creating the Patek Philippe Nautilus and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak amongst countless other watch 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. By the 1990s one of his best-known designs were round timepieces with retrograde displays and domed cases much like the Retro Classic ref. G. 3634 that we have here. Featuring its trademark retrograde display, the Retro Classic displays the minutes in its northern hemispehere, and the hours within its jump hour aperture at 6 o’clock. With its domed bezel, coin-edge midcase, stainless steel case, light blue strap and soft blue dial, the Retro Classic is an elegantly styled timepiece whose refined aesthetic juxtaposes its rather unique style of time-telling, a rather Genta-esque notion that is quite fitting. While the Gerald Genta brand was eventually sold to Bvlgari in 2000, the brand’s timepieces still conjure a close link to their famed designer and all of his other incredible work. An interesting watch linked to horology's most decorated designer, this timepiece is undoubtedly a must-have for any collector seeking to obtain a unique piece of true watchmaking history.
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Grade
M 8.5
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Watch Only
Est. value range
$3,000 – $5,000
The Details
Brand
Gerald Genta
Dimensions
36mm
Model
Retro Classic Retrograde
Movement
Automatic ETA cal. 2892
Reference
G. 3634
Bracelet
Leather strap
Year
Circa 2000s
Condition
Excellent
Material
Stainless steel
Included
Watch only
Dial Color
Light blue (Mother of Pearl)
Condition
Watch is in overall excellent condition. Stainless steel case shows little wear, primarily on the polished bezel. MOP dial is in near-mint condition and free from any cracks or chips.
Our Perspective
A fun timepiece that doesn't take itself too seriously, the Retro Classic embodies so many of the tenets of Gerald Genta's design identity that brought him critical acclaim like its unique display and consistent design language.