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From a platform of art and a philosophy beyond the boundaries of business, the company Gerald Genta creates only machines alive with emotions.

The most basic creation is a double complication, the most complex goes beyond the mighty Grande Sonneries.

In a world washed over with consumerism, few will have the combination of the means, the opportunity, the courage to acquire and possess the works of this very exclusive company.

In the pages of this forum, we will share with the explorers and interactive readers, the pleasure, the passion and the intensely provocative world that is the signature of Gerald Genta.

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We look forward to your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions.

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The remarkable QuadRetro Chronograph and WHY some people buy it

(view entire thread) bernard cheong (registered) on May 08, 2008-02:07 AM

YES YES & YES mabanomy1 (registered) on May 08, 2008-06:03 AM

Very true spoken Mr.Moderator. BHK9 (registered) on May 08, 2008-08:55 AM

Sure it's a stunning watch !

foversta (registered) on May 08, 2008-12:08 PM

The Octo chronos are beautifully designed AnthonyTsai (registered) on May 08, 2008-18:51 PM

I agree... cen@jkt (registered) on May 11, 2008-00:38 AM

Jumping hour... (view entire thread) dougL (registered) on May 13, 2008-19:34 PM

"May I help you?". .."Erm, just having a look..." (Gerald Genta Watches)

(view entire thread) bernard cheong (registered) on May 06, 2008-22:17 PM

Beautiful watches and high quality pictures, thanks for sharing Bernard ... AV (registered) on May 07, 2008-01:17 AM

A WIS-demeanor... ThomasM (registered) on May 07, 2008-20:21 PM

It is so difficult to tell a customer to remove a ring...especially when .. bernard cheong (registered) on May 08, 2008-01:04 AM

Thanks Bernard. foversta (registered) on May 08, 2008-12:10 PM

Repair a ladies Gerald Genta watch strap? (view entire thread) jprice (registered) on May 04, 2008-09:05 AM

Here is the watch.

jprice (registered) on May 04, 2008-09:32 AM

It should not be a problem bernard cheong (registered) on May 04, 2008-15:28 PM

i'm considuring buying a GG Octo Quatro CHRONO WG (view entire thread) mabanomy1 (registered) on May 02, 2008-10:29 AM

A great watch without any doubt.

foversta (registered) on May 02, 2008-13:39 PM

thank you so much mabanomy1 (registered) on May 02, 2008-14:05 PM

Thanks, 2 more pics !

foversta (registered) on May 02, 2008-14:21 PM

Are those subdials MOP? nt davudvl (registered) on May 05, 2008-23:15 PM

No. But as always with GG, the finishings of the dial are great. [nt] foversta (registered) on May 08, 2008-12:11 PM

Love the directional brushwork on the metal caseback. (nt) tony p (registered) on May 06, 2008-22:14 PM

Question for Bernard or others... (view entire thread) markart (registered) on Apr 30, 2008-14:53 PM

Mickey and Genta is a love story ..... RodenG (registered) on May 02, 2008-09:52 AM

Thanks Mr Roden, that is a very interesting story SJX (registered) on May 02, 2008-10:13 AM

Wow! markart (registered) on May 02, 2008-11:24 AM

Thanks Mr Roden for your reply.

foversta (registered) on May 02, 2008-13:35 PM

Very interesting story! Geo (registered) on May 03, 2008-10:18 AM

Look what you've done to me!

cen@jkt (registered) on May 03, 2008-10:33 AM

Fantastic! markart (registered) on May 03, 2008-15:00 PM

Love that Mickey with the green background Geo (registered) on May 04, 2008-06:32 AM

Thank you for sharing the story with us Mr. Roden! AnthonyTsai (registered) on May 06, 2008-20:49 PM

The GEFICA begins its (possible) evolution in 2008/9.....

(view entire thread) bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 29, 2008-00:13 AM

Are you hinting at a Gefica chrono, Bernard?

tony p (registered) on May 06, 2008-22:26 PM

YES and YES..you got it!!! bernard cheong (registered) on May 06, 2008-22:29 PM

A visit at the Genta Shop in Paris

(view entire thread) foversta (registered) on Apr 27, 2008-13:27 PM

What other stores are next to the Genta boutique? bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 28, 2008-02:01 AM

No art, no antiquities but... foversta (registered) on Apr 28, 2008-14:24 PM

Thanks for the great pictures (nt.) Khaleel (registered) on Apr 28, 2008-06:46 AM

I love that one

(view entire thread) tony720083 (registered) on Apr 14, 2008-14:42 PM

Is this the rare Grand Comp? Perpetual, Repeater and Tourby? bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 14, 2008-17:09 PM

That's probably it SJX (registered) on Apr 14, 2008-22:23 PM

I love it as well... RodenG (registered) on Apr 19, 2008-10:27 AM

you are right

tony720083 (registered) on Apr 19, 2008-13:15 PM

Looks like a Westminster chime too... tony p (registered) on Apr 26, 2008-02:23 AM

What is this?

(view entire thread) tony720083 (registered) on Apr 12, 2008-12:11 PM

Gerald Genta automatic tourbillon SJX (registered) on Apr 13, 2008-07:31 AM

Hmmm...due to the elaborate gold colored engraved ornamentation...there maybe bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 13, 2008-10:57 AM

guess GS, one of early issues (nt) [nt] AlexKutkovoy (registered) on Apr 29, 2008-03:56 AM

Here is my platinum GG skeleton perpetual calendar

(view entire thread) tony720083 (registered) on Apr 12, 2008-11:23 AM

Beautiful, thanks for sharing Tony. [nt] SJX (registered) on Apr 13, 2008-07:32 AM

more photos for sharing

tony720083 (registered) on Apr 26, 2008-14:51 PM

A GG fake? (view entire thread) kw2303 (registered) on Apr 09, 2008-06:02 AM

Please post a picture. nt bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 09, 2008-23:06 PM

Fake GG

kw2303 (registered) on Apr 22, 2008-09:39 AM

Fake GG? Link to pictures kw2303 (registered) on Apr 22, 2008-09:51 AM

Should be real..gimme another day to check. nt bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 28, 2008-02:12 AM

jump hour

yoongkhian (registered) on Apr 24, 2008-22:54 PM

Confirmed real and authentic..it should be circa 1993. nt bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 28, 2008-02:19 AM

New releases at Baselworld 2008

(view entire thread) DonCorson (registered) on Apr 07, 2008-05:52 AM

Wow, Thanks for the post! Any more info on the deployant clasp? DRMW (registered) on Apr 07, 2008-19:50 PM

Instead of conventional springs, the deployant works via the tension of the arms making... SJX (registered) on Apr 07, 2008-19:58 PM

Thanks SJX! DRMW (registered) on Apr 07, 2008-20:03 PM

I don't know the sizes of the current straps vs the new clasp SJX (registered) on Apr 07, 2008-20:05 PM

Thanks Don! SJX (registered) on Apr 07, 2008-20:06 PM

Thanks a lot for the report ! foversta (registered) on Apr 27, 2008-09:51 AM

Old Gefica Advice wanted...

(view entire thread) robber222 (registered) on Apr 04, 2008-08:02 AM

That doesn't look like an alarm watch SJX (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-05:08 AM

I have one but I can't operate the alarm (if any) function also

tony720083 (registered) on Apr 26, 2008-15:14 PM

THAT is not the original crown..during a service, it appears that bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 28, 2008-02:15 AM

Strangely..the two watches have similar crowns..one in the GG boutique at Shanghai

bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 28, 2008-02:36 AM

Crown mystery... robber222 (registered) on May 09, 2008-17:16 PM

Pics for Roddy Blaze and Fie0007

(view entire thread) DRMW (registered) on Apr 01, 2008-20:38 PM

thanks MW fie0007 (registered) on Apr 01, 2008-21:40 PM

Fello GG lovers please give me your feedback on the Gefica (view entire thread) AllThingsWatches (registered) on Apr 01, 2008-06:47 AM

I think it's an incredible watch, one of the most important releases of 2007.

tony p (registered) on Apr 02, 2008-01:35 AM

Thanks Tony... AllThingsWatches (registered) on Apr 02, 2008-02:00 AM

At both Basel and SIHH, many industry execs respect the Gefica as a milestone bernard cheong (registered) on Apr 09, 2008-23:10 PM

Newbie Questions (view entire thread) Roddy Blaze (registered) on Mar 31, 2008-17:08 PM

Welcome to the forums!

DRMW (registered) on Mar 31, 2008-20:26 PM

Thanks for a response !! Roddy Blaze (registered) on Mar 31, 2008-21:08 PM

The all smooth strap... DRMW (registered) on Mar 31, 2008-21:14 PM

Love It !! Roddy Blaze (registered) on Mar 31, 2008-21:22 PM

The band around the diamonds... DRMW (registered) on Mar 31, 2008-21:34 PM

Forgot Roddy Blaze (registered) on Mar 31, 2008-21:12 PM

More pics...

DRMW (registered) on Mar 31, 2008-21:16 PM

straps for 38mm or 41mm? fie0007 (registered) on Mar 31, 2008-22:34 PM

I believe 41mm...

DRMW (registered) on Mar 31, 2008-22:49 PM

tools? fie0007 (registered) on Apr 01, 2008-05:21 AM

Tools required.... DRMW (registered) on Apr 01, 2008-20:45 PM

41MM Roddy Blaze (registered) on Apr 01, 2008-09:18 AM

Mickey golfer vs. aviator (pilot) (view entire thread) fie0007 (registered) on Mar 30, 2008-14:03 PM

Do you Ares501 (registered) on Mar 30, 2008-14:39 PM

A Visit to the Gérald Genta Shanghai Boutique

(view entire thread) tony p (registered) on Mar 30, 2008-05:01 AM

Thanks TonyP, great report! DRMW (registered) on Mar 30, 2008-14:16 PM

Questions: cen@jkt (registered) on Mar 31, 2008-20:59 PM

You're right for now Cen, tony p (registered) on Apr 02, 2008-01:45 AM

Thanks for sharing Tony. Great report. [nt] SJX (registered) on Apr 01, 2008-05:54 AM

Thanks Tony for the great report. ling5hk (registered) on Apr 01, 2008-17:10 PM

LOL, I see what you mean Ling. tony p (registered) on Apr 02, 2008-00:09 AM

I too bought the Gefica (white dial) (view entire thread) Piano Tuner (registered) on Mar 24, 2008-19:36 PM

Congrats, you have impeccable taste! :) ian.trident (registered) on Mar 24, 2008-19:59 PM

congrats. please post pics! [nt] SteveH (registered) on Mar 25, 2008-02:12 AM

Congrats! SJX (registered) on Mar 27, 2008-20:49 PM

Congrats.. Looking forward to your wrist shot here.. colantotte (registered) on Mar 30, 2008-09:19 AM

Noob with Gefica Safari

(view entire thread) ian.trident (registered) on Mar 19, 2008-19:23 PM

Big Big welcome to the forum and ... Bill (registered) on Mar 20, 2008-00:54 AM

Thanks, Bill, for your well-wishes... ian.trident (registered) on Mar 20, 2008-02:53 AM

No quarter given MTF (registered) on Mar 21, 2008-09:00 AM

Hi Melvyn, I'm enjoying my view from the ledge.... ian.trident (registered) on Mar 21, 2008-09:32 AM

Congratulations ian! Glad to hear this forum definitely played a big part! AnthonyTsai (registered) on Mar 21, 2008-20:22 PM

Congrats! You made the right choice SJX (registered) on Mar 21, 2008-20:14 PM

That would be Wed afternoon @ Millenia... :) (nt) ian.trident (registered) on Mar 21, 2008-20:37 PM

A belated congratulation! flowtr (registered) on Apr 08, 2008-05:36 AM

Press Release: The stunning Gérald Genta Octo Mosaïc

(view entire thread) SJX (registered) on Mar 14, 2008-19:26 PM

Amazing Bill (registered) on Mar 15, 2008-08:10 AM

Agreed SJX (registered) on Mar 15, 2008-08:53 AM

I remember this watch from foversta's post AnthonyTsai (registered) on Mar 15, 2008-09:55 AM

I do too and there was a very interesting Geo (registered) on Mar 15, 2008-12:34 PM

I'll say it again... Amr KSA (registered) on Mar 16, 2008-20:33 PM

It is GG playful but always relevant character bernard cheong (registered) on Mar 19, 2008-17:55 PM

I do not really agree Geo (registered) on Mar 21, 2008-09:03 AM

Gentlemen, Titanium or Magnesium or Forged Carbon would be even better :-)..... SALMANQ8 (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-14:36 PM

whats the difference between GG1000 and GG7723 (view entire thread) dougL (registered) on Mar 05, 2008-02:43 AM

The picture with the GG7723 may not be a production piece bernard cheong (registered) on Mar 08, 2008-21:22 PM

GG7723 or GG1000 dougL (registered) on Mar 21, 2008-03:47 AM

whats the difference between GG1000 and GG7723 stephane.schuler (registered) on Mar 27, 2008-11:10 AM

what would be the procedure.... dougL (registered) on May 11, 2008-20:28 PM

newbie question on Gefica. (view entire thread) PSF (registered) on Mar 05, 2008-00:20 AM

Its not easy i believe but not impossible...here is one...

Jacky (registered) on Mar 05, 2008-01:58 AM

Jacky, I recently learnt that Anonimo has a limited edition model for Japan market... Horolographer (registered) on Mar 05, 2008-05:04 AM

Ahh...i never heard of that. Should be interesting. [nt] Jacky (registered) on Mar 06, 2008-06:05 AM

It IS hard to get right now and that is likely to last... SJX (registered) on Mar 05, 2008-04:09 AM

Why is GG depreciated so much in comparison to other brands? (view entire thread) tifany2001 (registered) on Feb 26, 2008-17:38 PM

To me, it's a love it or hate it brand Moses. (registered) on Feb 26, 2008-18:19 PM

good question chanzeaz (registered) on Feb 28, 2008-09:28 AM

Not true SJX (registered) on Mar 01, 2008-05:32 AM

Errr.... Rob (registered) on Mar 02, 2008-02:01 AM

Some details...the online Gentas are old models, and more... bernard cheong (registered) on Mar 01, 2008-21:00 PM

Shoud I ?? (view entire thread) lsl120163 (registered) on Feb 24, 2008-01:05 AM

When I was faced with this question... bernard cheong (registered) on Feb 25, 2008-03:47 AM

Mickey mouse watches : limitied? fie0007 (registered) on Feb 26, 2008-11:37 AM

An estimate by observation of the output... bernard cheong (registered) on Feb 26, 2008-21:06 PM

About to take the plunge lsl120163 (registered) on Mar 08, 2008-02:26 AM

"AH" on watchface (view entire thread) lsalomon1 (registered) on Feb 23, 2008-20:24 PM

It is an initial

SJX (registered) on Mar 15, 2008-09:17 AM

Is it safe to assume ... (view entire thread) Khaleel (registered) on Feb 22, 2008-00:18 AM

Hmm..I really don't know. It would be quite an incredible watch though. nt bernard cheong (registered) on Feb 22, 2008-02:29 AM

Picked up a little something for my wife today

(view entire thread) flowtr (registered) on Feb 20, 2008-02:37 AM

Congrats!!! I am happy you finally got it SJX (registered) on Feb 20, 2008-03:32 AM

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