Maestro GC2.0 Rose Gold Chocolate

The Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin, Ref. GC2.0-RG-05, in 18K Rose Gold 4N with a Chocolate Brown vulcanised rubber strap.

As autumn comes, colours warm up
While the classic colours of watchmaking are most often found in shades of black, white, grey, beige and blue, Gerald Charles introduces chocolate brown into the Core Collection, the colour of tradition, serenity, stability and timeless classic elegance.

As autumn comes, the Maison introduces a new colour for the already existing Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin. Carrying the elegance and sophistication of the earlier editions Gerald Charles timepieces in Rose Gold and Royal Blue, these new additions feature a unique shade of dark brown, which perfectly suits the seasonal change.

The Chocolate Brown sunburst dial and vulcanised rubber strap, featuring the Clous de Paris motif on the top side and GC’s logo tapisserie on the other, match perfectly the 18K Rose Gold 4N of the Maestro case and the polished pin buckle with brushed applied plate and GC logo engraved.

Thanks to the sunburst finish, a play of lights is created: different layers of colour emerge, sometimes warmer, sometimes cooler, depending on the light it reflects.

The iconic Maestro case: CNC crafted and assembled by hand
It takes time to look at all the details that make the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin unique and to understand the perfectionism behind these creations.

The tiniest elements, including those that cannot be seen, have been technically perfected and hand- decorated to the highest standards. The Gerald Charles signature is evident not only in its singular shape but also in its attention to detail and finish.

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

The Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin case features 35 components respectively, CNC numeric machine crafted, all made one by one and then assembled into a case. The result is a brighter timepiece, due to the corners of each component which reflect the light, and a case which seems to be crafted in just one piece, thanks to the extremely accurate engineering studies.

Furthermore, the special case construction, which involves the screw-down crown and the bespoke gasket, enables the timepieces to be water-resistant to 10 ATM. The case is enclosed between a flat sapphire crystal on the top, with multi-layer, internal and external anti-reflection treatment, and another one on the bottom, which allows appreciate of the architecture and finishing of the mechanical movement. However, the thinness has been maintained: the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin is just 8.7mm.

Extremely thin and highly technical timepieces
The two new references feature mechanical calibers developed by our longtime Swiss partner Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier and customised for Gerald Charles. The Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin is powered by the caliber Ref. GCA 3002 Manufacture, a 3.7 mm thick automatic movement that delivers time and date functions, with Fleurier quality standard of hand finishing and precision measured in five positions. 

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

It is all a matter of finishings and details
Attention to details and finishings is crucial for the Maison. The central oscillating weight features the Gerald Charles "honeycomb" motif, colimaçon and soleil finishings, while the movement bridges are finely decorated with colimaçon, côtes de Genève and perlage finishes, with the special addition of yellow gold colour engravings.

Mr. Gérald Charles Genta used to be inspired by art and architecture. This involves not only the asymmetric Maestro case, but the oscillating weight too that displays the hexagonal “honeycomb” motif, inspired by the baroque architecture and introduced by Octavio Garcia, Creative Director.

Gerald Charles’ journey through history and heritage
Since the Maison’s aesthetics is firmly rooted in its history and heritage, both models show features directly coming from Mr. Gérald Charles Genta’s original drawings: the iconic indexes, the peculiar hands shape and the Clous de Paris, an unmistakable signature feature now.

The Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin case is in constant evolution since the launch of the Maestro Premier 2021. This clearly shows Gerald Charles’ uncompromising commitment to exploring new options and pursuing a higher standard, while carrying the legacy of “Artistic Creativity and Technical Mastery” forward into the future.

For the Maison Gerald Charles, precision, accuracy, as well as ergonomics and wearability are key features to develop a timepiece. Furthermore, as the case-back, the lugs and the strap are on the same straight line, the timepiece sits flat on the wrist and it’s perfect to be worn on any occasion.

Technical information

Maestro GC2.0 Ultra-Thin, Ref. GC2.0-RG-05

DIAL:

• Base material - Brass
• Colour & Finishing - Chocolate Brown, sunburst
• Indexes - Yellow gold colour 4N, applied “baton” shaped and dots at 3h, 6h, 9h and 12h filled with white Super-LumiNova® with green C7 SPL light at night
• Decalque and minute-track - Printed white
• Date disk - Black disk with white numbers

HANDS:

• Material - Brass
• Shape - Baton shaped, flat
• Finishing – Yellow gold colour 4N, polished, hours and minutes hands filled with white Super-LumiNova® with green C7 SPL light at night
  

STRAP:

• Material - HNBR Vulcanized Rubber with vanilla scent
• Description - Clou de Paris on one side and the GC logo’s tapisserie on the back. One fixed loop and one free. Original design by Mr. Gérald Charles Genta
• Colour – Chocolate Brown
• Size - Total lenght: S: 175mm, M: 190mm, L: 212mm; width: 22-20mm; thickness: 5-3mm

BUCKLE:

• Material - 18K Rose Gold 4N
• Description - Pin buckle, asymmetric polygon with smooth edges that remind to the Maestro case “smile”
• Finishing - Polished, brushed applied plate with GC logo engraved

CASE

• Dimension - Width: 39.00mm, lenght: 41.70mm, thickness: 8.70mm, entrecorne: 22.00mm
• Material - 18K Rose Gold 4N
• Crown - Screw-down crown with Clous de Paris finish and embossed logo
• Construction - Carved with CNC numeric control machinery. Asymmetric polygon with smooth edges (“Maestro” original design by Mr. Gérald Charles Genta). See-through case back
• Water resistance - 10 ATM/100m
• Parts - 35 Pieces
• Finishing - Hand-polished case, vertical brushed case back

MOVEMENT

• Caliber - Manufacture caliber, GCA 3002
• Type - Automatic 3 hands, 50-hour power reserve with double barrels system Functions - Central hour, minute and seconds hands, date window at 6h Dimensions - 25.60mm diameter, 3.70mm total thickness
• Oscillating weight - Golden unidirectional central oscillating weight. Two layers of finishings: sandblasted base, colimaçon and soleil brushed top with the Gerald Charles “honeycomb” motif
• Escapement - Ball bearings in ceramics
• Frequency - 28’800 A/h - 4Hz
• Shock resistance - 5G shock resistance, tested with 5 axes robotic arm. Incabloc® anti-shock system
• Jewels - 28 rubies
• Total components - 189 pieces
• Finishing - Bridges finely decorated with colimaçon, côtes de Genève and perlage finishes, and yellow gold colour engravings

WEIGHT

• Watch head - 88.00 grams
• Total - 114.00 grams

WARRANTY

• Five years (following ‘Smart Warranty’ system registration)

Limited annual production

About Gerald Charles

Gerald 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 prolific artist and watch designer. After selling the company in 2003, he stayed on as its designer-in-chief until his death in 2011, leaving a treasure trove of watch designs in the company’s care. 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.

Gerald Charles watches are at the cutting edge of ergonomics and designed and manufactured to sit comfortably and elegantly on the wrist. Gerald Charles watches are produced without compromise and marry the finest traditions and most up-to-date technologies of Swiss mechanical watchmaking to deliver superior precision and performance, as well as exceptional water and shock resistant. Every piece is an elegant sport watch, the signature of the company's founder and eternal inspiration, Monsieur Genta.

MR. G.C. GENTA

Monsieur Gerald Charles Genta (1931-2011), born in Geneva, is deemed the most acclaimed watch designer in the world. In the early 2000s Monsieur Gerald Charles Genta – at the height of his success and willing to continue his creative production – founded the most modern of his brands: Gerald Charles.

He designed some of the most modern of his watches for the Maison Gerald Charles: amongst them the Maestro is one of his highest achievements. Its asymmetric watch case, one of its kind, has never been seen before and represents an exclusive innovation.

Timeline

2000 
Foundation of the Maison
Mr. Gérald Charles Genta founded Gerald Charles, giving the Maison his first two names. 

2001
Gerald Charles Renaissance
Renaissance is the first Gerald Charles collection, whose name perfectly describes Mr. Genta’s artistic revival. The collection is a bolder expression of the soft line which Mr. Genta was always particularly fond of. 

2003
Mr. Genta as Designer in Chief
Mr. Gérald Charles Genta sold the company to a group of investors, led by the Ziviani family, and remained Designer in Chief until 2011, with Mr. Giampaolo Ziviani as General Manager. Nowadays, Mr. Genta’s legacy lives on through his many watch designs and the Maison Gerald Charles. Every watch created by Maison Gerald Charles today is based on one of his original designs. 

2005
Gerald Charles Maestro
Mr. Gérald Charles Genta introduced the Maestro case, an iconic case made to last for future generations, whose shape lies between a square and an octagon. He took inspiration from the 17th century baroque architecture, realised by the Swiss-born Italian architect Francesco Borromini. The ‘smile’ at 6 o’clock is a subtle reflection of the concavity on the monuments’ façades. 

2011
Production of bespoke timepieces
Between 2011 and 2018, the Maison produced bespoke timepieces for a niche of collectors. Some of Mr. Genta's early creations had the designer's signature engraved on the case back, as an artwork of an artist. 

2019
Federico Ziviani as CEO
A new management took part in the Maison with a Board of Director and Federico Ziviani as CEO. The common mission has been opening up the story of Gerald Charles to a wider audience of collectors, increasing the production from a few dedicated pieces to 1.500 pieces a year. 

2021
The Maestro Anniversary and the Maestro premier 2021
In 2020, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the company, Gerald Charles released the Maestro Anniversary: a limited edition of 252 pieces marking the number of months since the company was founded. A year later, the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin and Maestro 3.0 Chronograph Premier 2021 were launched. 

2024
Retail’s expansion
In 2022, the company was immediately appreciated among watch collectors worldwide. The brand supported by the best retailers in Europe, in particular Italy and the Middle East. In 2023, Gerald Charles continued its distribution in North Europe and the USA. In 2024. Gerald Charles officially began distribution on the Japanese market and inaugurated a new hub in Geneva, the Atelier.