This Gérald Genta in 18k gold combines, in a 35 mm case, a calendar showing the day, date and month with the phases of the moon. It exemplifies Genta’s approach to watchmaking: not merely a designer of forms, but the author of elegant complications executed in precious materials.
The model
The two-piece case, with straight lugs and a snap-on caseback, is completed by a crown set with a cabochon. The argenté dial carries painted Roman numerals and subsidiary dials for the day, date and month, together with the moon-phase indication. Case, dial and movement are signed «Gérald Genta», confirming the authorship of the design.
The movement
The movement is automatic, rotor-wound, with 35 jewels. For this family of models, listings variously cite calibre 2034 or calibre 2660.
For the collector
As with many Genta pieces, the interest lies not only in the brand but in the designer’s signature. A gold calendar with moon phases is a complicated watch, less common than timepieces showing only hours and minutes.
Technical details
| Brand | Gérald Genta |
|---|---|
| Model | Annual Calendar |
| Reference | G1848.4 |
| Movement | Automatic, 35 jewels |
| Case | 18k gold |
| Dimensions | 35 mm |
| Period | Circa 2000 |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, day, date, month, moon phases |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Strap | Crocodile |
