Gerald Charles Maestro GC Sport Tennis

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Gerald Charles Maestro GC Sport Tennis

Maestro GC Sport Tennis
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Bold fusion of performance and elegance
La Cote des Montres - March 31st, 2025

Gerald Charles Unveils the Maestro GC Sport in Optic Yellow:
A Bold Fusion of Performance and Elegance

Geneva, 31^st March 2025 – Maison Gerald Charles proudly presents its latest timepiece, the Maestro GC Sport Tennis, Ref. GC2.0-TX-TNSB-24GR-RSVC, a striking new addition to the brand’s iconic GC Sport collection. Designed for high-performance athletes while maintaining the Maison’s signature elegance, the timepiece is limited to 200 pieces and features a bold textured dial, yellow like the tennis ball, housed in a lightweight yet robust darkblast^® Grade 5 Titanium case.

The Maison has always cherished the legacy it holds in its archives and is committed to the mission of carrying it forward into the future. The Maestro GC Sport features the distinctive Maestro case design, originally conceived by founder Gérald Charles Genta in 2005. Inspiration was also drawn from original sketches and historical timepieces that showcased golf and tennis balls on the dial.

These timepieces are evidence of the Maison’s desire to go back to its roots, celebrating Mr. Genta’s heritage and excellence in fine watchmaking; specifically during the brands 25^th anniversary.

A new bold
and sporty look

to impress

This latest iteration features a sophisticated Darkblast^® titanium case, combining durability with a sleek, contemporary aesthetic. The vibrant yellow dial, with its grainy texture, not only enhances legibility but also reinforces the watch’s sporty character.

This novelty was inspired by the great success of the two now sold-out watches, Maestro GC Sport Clay and Grass, which offered the same textured and graduated finish. The handcrafted finish, is achieved by taking a specially hand-hammered dial base and applying colour and a clear, shiny coating to it, creating the three-dimensional effect.

Complementing the dial is a matching yellow Velcro strap - integrated with a Darkblast^® buckle - designed for maximum comfort and wearability in the everyday life. Made in-house in Geneva, the Maison aimed to recreate a porous effect on the strap, similar to that of the dial. The R&D team also included an easy removal system, so customers are able to change the strap on their own.

Precision, performance

and elegance on the court

The Maestro GC Sport has been rigorously tested and approved by professional tennis players, proving its resilience in high-intensity conditions. The watch features a left-hand crown, strategically positioned to prevent rubbing during tennis matches, allowing for uninterrupted performance.

Built with 5G shock resistance, the timepiece can withstand extreme forces, ensuring unwavering precision even under the most intense impacts. Thanks to its ultra-light titanium case, the watch weighs only 64 grams, making it exceptionally comfortable and ergonomic.

"The decision to create a strong connection with the sport of tennis is rooted in the year of the brand’s relaunch, 2019. I had to figure out how to make customers feel the extreme ergonomics of the watch despite the absence of a retailers’ network at the time. Tennis requires strength, precision and technical skills while being an elegant and classy sport, such as our timepieces. To communicate the right values, the solution was to let athletes test and wear the watch during matches. If professional players wear the watch on the court, this can only be evidence of extreme comfort”, says Federico Ziviani, Gerald Charles CEO.

Versatility and comfort are fundamental values at Gérald Charles, so much so that the Maison’s R&D team has developed a unique standard, ErgonTeq^®. his innovative engineering technique ensures the lugs, case, and strap sit ergonomically on the wrist, adapting to both large and small wrists. It also maximizes surface contact, enhancing stability and optimizing weight distribution for unparalleled comfort.

A fusion of sport

and Swiss craftsmanship

At its heart, the watch is powered by a high-performance in-house developed movement, the Swiss Manufacture 2.0 Caliber, guaranteeing exceptional accuracy and reliability. The oscillating weight is engraved with a special 25th-anniversary logo, a unique opportunity for this year only.

The movement is just 3.7mm thick and yet delivers 50 hours of power from a twin-barrel system and incorporates an Incabloc^® anti-shock system. Furthermore, as all Gerald Charles watches, it ensures 100 mt / 10 ATM water-resistance.

With the Maestro GC Sport Tennis, Gerald Charles reaffirms its commitment to pushing the boundaries of horology. This model is a testament to the brand’s ability to merge cutting-edge technology, performance, and timeless design.

About
Gerald Charles

Maison Gerald Charles is an independent, family-owned, watch company based in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 2000 by Mr. Gérald Charles Genta, he gave his two first names to his latest brand to create a unique bond between himself and his creations.

In 2003, Mr. Genta decided to sell the company to the Ziviani family, trusted partners and longtime friends, staying on as designer-in-chief until 2011. Giampaolo Ziviani led the business as General Manager, alongside Mr. Genta. Since the foundation of the company, Gerald Charles watches have been produced in limited quantities for a niche of collectors. Mr. Genta left in the company’s care an important archive of his last 11 years of original drawings. Today, many designs are still unpublished, being a long-last source of inspiration and a treasure trove for the Maison’s development. In 2019, a new board of directors took part in the company, with Federico Ziviani as CEO and so, a new chapter began. After a successful career, in late 2023, Mr. Franco Ziviani joined the family business as Chairman at Gerald Charles. In Spring 2024, Gerald Charles inaugurates its Atelier, a new home and cultural hub in Geneva, located in rue du Mont-Blanc 3, where both the Museum and the Core collection will be available.

Today, the Maison is opening up for a new generation of connoisseurs, carrying Mr. Genta’s legacy of ‘Artistic Creativity, Technical Mastery’ forward into the future. The Maison produces 1500 timepieces per year, working closely with highly skilled professionals and artisans to continue the traditions started by the great designer. All Gerald Charles watches present unique technical and aesthetic features: high-end Swiss-made watches conceived and manufactured without compromise, complying with Qualité Fleurier standards, to deliver superior precision and performance, as well as exceptional water and shock resistance. Each timepiece ensures high levels of ergonomics and versatility across all lifestyles and generations, the signature of the company’s founder and eternal inspiration, Mr. Genta.