Gerald Charles
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland · Est. 2000
Founded by Octavio Garcia
Gérald Charles is a Geneva-based watch brand founded in 2000, building on the legacy of Gérald Genta through sportive luxury timepieces. The GC Sport collection features a distinctive curved case and in-house rotor system appealing to collectors who appreciate contemporary sports watch design.
- Founded
- 2000
- Headquarters
- La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Maestro — Signature asymmetric case designed by Gérald Charles Genta, inspired by Baroque architecture — offered in ultra-thin, chronograph, sport and tourbillon variants.
- Masterlink — The first Gerald Charles with an integrated bracelet, based on the last design created by Gérald Genta in 2007.
Timeline
- 2000 — Gérald Charles Genta launches the Gerald Charles brand alongside his own signature line, focusing on the distinctive asymmetric Maestro case.
- 2019 — Octavio Garcia acquires Gerald Charles and relaunches the brand from Geneva, preserving Genta's original designs.
- 2022 — Introduces the Masterlink, an integrated-bracelet watch based on Genta's final sketch from 2007.
- 2024 — Opens the GC Atelier in Geneva, serving as both manufacture and brand experience space.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gerald Charles
- What is the connection to Gérald Genta?
- Gerald Charles was created by the legendary watch designer Gérald Genta (who designed the Royal Oak and Nautilus). The brand carries forward his unique asymmetric case designs.
- What makes the Maestro case special?
- Its asymmetric shape, inspired by Baroque architecture, is one of the few truly non-traditional case designs in the market — instantly recognisable and designed by Genta himself.