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The Structured Power of Contemporary Haute Horlogerie

The new Octo Quadri-Retro Chronograph Gerald Genta Collection is crafted in steel and ceramics. The case measures 45mm and has a sapphire crystal. It is water resistant to 100 meters. Movement is the Swiss automatic Gerald Genta in-house caliber GG7800 with four retrograde functions: minutes, date and chronograph hour and minute counters. It beats at 21,600 vph and has a power reserve of 45 hours.

It also provides a jumping-hour display through a window at 12 o’clock, whereas the chronograph central direct-drive seconds hand is positioned in an unusual spot at 6 o’clock. This choice ensures the hour indication is never hidden from view.

This column-wheel chronograph calibre is treated to traditional finishes epitomising horological excellence and accommodated within an imposing 4 mm-diameter steel case. The two chronograph pushpieces controlling the stop/start and reset functions, respectively positioned at 2 and 4 o’clock, are perfectly integrated within the case middle to form a distinct facet. This construction respects the foundations of the octagonal-shaped design, by enabling them to discreetly frame and protect the crown set with an onyx cabochon.

The highly sophisticated dial is crafted in-house according to the extremely ancient cloisonné technique. It calls for a number of successive stages – including milling the recesses into which the lacquer is applied, varnishing, smoothing the surfaces, refiring the lacquer and polishing – resulting in the creation of a totally unique dial. The various display zones compose a beautifully structured overall effect combining a jet black background, silvered segments and black arcs of a circle with a chapter ring at 12 o’clock, the date at 6 o’clock, and chronograph hour and minute counters at 9 and 3 o’clock respectively.

Tags: Gerald Genta, Octo

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