Reference G3239.7 bears the signature of Gérald Genta, the Swiss designer who created some of the most important watches of the twentieth century, among them the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Patek Philippe Nautilus, and who later founded the brand that bears his name. This model belongs to the house’s more classic production, far from the sporting forms that made him famous.
The model
The case is in 18k gold, with a caseback secured by screws, and measures 33 mm: a modest size, suited to those looking for a vintage watch that sits discreetly on the wrist. The onyx dial, with Roman numerals and baton hands, is what gives the piece its character: the hardstone replaces the metal dial and leaves only the essentials to the graphics. The crystal is sapphire, the movement self-winding.
For the collector
An elegant and discreet watch, representative of Gérald Genta’s production of the 1980s and 1990s, combining solid gold with an unusual material for the dial.
Technical details
| Brand | Gérald Genta |
|---|---|
| Model | Onyx dial |
| Reference | G3239.7 |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Case | 18k gold, screwed caseback |
| Dimensions | 33 mm |
| Period | 1980s-1990s |
| Functions | Hours, minutes |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Strap | Alligator |
