Gerald Charles was founded in 2000 by Gérald Genta, one the 20th century’s most important watch designers, who opted to use his middle name, Charles, as part of the brand’s title. After selling the company in 2003, Genta continued as its designer-in-chief until his death in 2011, thereafter leaving a treasure trove of watch designs in the company’s care. Today, each watch created by Gerald Charles is based on one of his original designs, working to carry on the horological legend’s design creativity and mechanical ability through its timepieces.

The Gerald Charles Maestro 8.0 Squelette, Ref. GC8.0-SQ-A-00, is a mesmerizing fusion of the familiar Maestro case shape and an exceptional open-worked movement, being designed by renowned watch designer Octavio Garcia, a previous collaborator of Genta’s. The steel case features a 39mm diameter with a 8.35mm thickness, making use of an asymmetric polygon silhouette inspired by an original design conceived by Genta. The case itself is constructed of 18 separate components, including among them a screw-down crown that assists in the watch attaining an impressive 100m water resistance. The watch is secured to the wrist via a clous de Paris patterned rubber strap, which was first seen on the Maestro Anniversary watch in 2019.

The dial of the Maestro 8.0 Squelette showcases a celestial sky chart theme, a testament to Garcia’s creative vision. Skeletonized bridges are satin-finished and adorned with rhodium plating or deep anthracite NAC treatment. Every angle, bevel, and aperture is hand-polished, and all wheels feature circular graining on each surface. The rehaut— the inner ring between the dial and crystal–  held by a series of nine star-shaped screws, and was specially designed for Gerald Charles.

At the heart of the novelty lies the automatic GCA 5482 calibre, exclusively developed for Gerald Charles by Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier. Comprising 160 components, this ultra-thin movement measures just 2.6mm in height and includes a star-shaped gold micro rotor running on ceramic bearings, and despite its slimness boasts a solid 50-hour power reserve. The movement’s intricate finishes, including brushing, rhodium-plating, and anthracite NAC-treatment, are each visible through the sapphire crystal case back.

The Gerald Charles Maestro 8.0 Squelette Ref. GC8.0-SQ-A-00 is available for pre-order now with a deposit of $6,380. The final pricing is marked at $63,800 with delivery to begin in November 2023. Production will be limited to 100 pieces per year. The horological gem will also available for a hands-on opportunity at this year’s WatchTime New York event, it alongside hundreds of other watches from over thirty distinct watchmaking houses.

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Working to evoke the ambiance of a beach club holiday, the 200m water resistant design is a novel take on a familiar Independence silhouette— pairing sports watch charm with the inspiration of bright blue Mediterranean waters. Crafted with Norteq, the brand’s proprietary carbon fiber material known for its robustness and light weight, this 42mm timepiece is just 78 grams. Notably, the watch is 50% lighter than a stainless steel Norqain, and six grams lighter than the previous edition Wild One.

Besides its material construction, the case features a large pair of turquoise guards surrounding its screw-down crown, while a prominent bumper on the opposite side further ensures its hard-wearing capabilities. Worth noting is both these details are a part of the watch’s rubber shock absorber, a single inner case within the outer Norteq cage, and itself surrounding a deeper titanium container. A buttery, mesh rubber strap secures the watch to the wrist, itself accented with more turquoise tones.

The dial of the new Wild One pairs a central skeletonized aesthetic with bold Norqain details, including prominent hour indices attached to an outer turquoise minute ring outline. A pair of accented, skeletonized hands point to the passing hours and minutes, while X1 Superluminova accents throughout the display ensure readability throughout lighting conditions.

At its heart, the Wild One Skeleton Turquoise houses a skeletonized caliber NN08S, the same movement seen in previous Norqain Independence Skeleton models. Based upon the Sellita caliber SW200-1, the Norqain variation of the mechanism features a 41-hour power reserve and a COSC chronometer certification, with its various mechanical workings and brand-signed rotor visible via a sapphire exhibition caseback.

The Norqain Wild One Skeleton Turquoise is available now, with pricing market at $5,790.

To learn more, visit Norqain, here.

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Like watches from over thirty other incredible maisons, the model will serve as Chopard’s highlight at the upcoming WatchTime New York 2023 event, taking place from October 20th to 22nd at Manhattan’s prestigious Gotham Hall. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the L.U.C Full Strike Sapphire up close and immerse yourself in the world of haute horlogerie.

The L.U.C Full Strike Sapphire boasts a case that is quickly captivating. Crafted from blue sapphire, the case, integrated crown-pusher, and dial are cut from blocks of the notoriously difficult-to-work-with material. The 42.5mm diameter case features an intense blue hue achieved through meticulous dosing of chromium and rare earth elements, offering a 360-degree view of the meticulously finished, minute-repeating movement within. The horological marvel notably carries the prestigious Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark, referencing the quality of both the design and finishing of the movement and the case.

The sapphire dial of the L.U.C Full Strike Sapphire works to enhance legibility with its unique design. A railway-type minute track is engraved on the sapphire directly and painted, ensuring that the indication elements are clear and easy to read. Rhodium-plated herringbone-shaped hour markers and black transferred components add to the dial’s visual appeal. The concentric power-reserve indicator, with two hands indicating energy levels, adds a functional and aesthetic element to the display.

At the heart of the L.U.C Full Strike Sapphire lies the mechanical hand-wound L.U.C 08.01-L movement, comprising 533 components and 63 jewels. This movement operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph and boasts a power reserve of 60 hours. Its mainplate and bridges are made of untreated nickel silver, adorned with a Côtes de Genève motif, together helping showcase the brand’s incredible detailing. Notably, this movement is equipped with patented resonant sapphire gongs, ensuring exceptional tonal richness and acoustic intensity during the minute repeater’s chiming.

The new Chopard L.U.C Full Strike Sapphire is limited to five total editions, with pricing available upon request.

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Five-year-old Swiss Norqain proves that the time-honored art of skeletonizing doesn’t have to be at odds with sportiness. This is thanks to a special shock-absorbent rubber design that protects the COSC-chronometer certified movement inside, which is also embedded in a titanium container.

As a result, the Wild One Skeleton boasts a pressure resistance of up to 20 bars. Thanks to superluminova elements, the ultra-legible dial also meets the requirements of a modern sports watch.

The case has a diameter of 42 millimeters and sits on an integrated rubber strap with a stylish milanaise pattern.

The Norqain Wild One Skeleton Turquoise is priced at approximately $5,400 when converted to USD, while the Wild One Skeleton Burgundy’s price tag is approximately $200 higher. The latter is limited to production of 300 pieces.

To learn more, visit Norqain, here.

The dial also showcases hues of pink gold, with the luminescent indexes and hands as well as the minute ring on the flange. It is protected by the familiar Captain Cook box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. In this latest model, the glass presents a lightly smoked tint, which enhances the charisma of the skeletonized movement on full display.

We spot the R808 skeleton movement with a smart new geometry and components shaded in different tones. Special finishing touches include a new, horizontally-brushed plate and a rose-gold-colored minute-wheel bridge. This self-winding movement, equipped with an anti-magnetic Nivachron hairspring, has been fully tested in five positions rather than the usual three, and provides up to 80 hours of power reserve. 

The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton is attached to a matching plasma high-tech ceramic bracelet with a row of lighter-shade links down the center. Pricing is marked at $4,250.

To learn more, visit Rado, here.