Gerald Charles Maestro GC Sport Tennis in Optic Yellow

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 25th 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®. This 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.

Technical specifications

Gerald Charles Maestro GC Sport Tennis

Reference: GC2.0-TX-TNSB-24GR-RSVC

Limited edition of 200 pieces

Case

• Material: Darkblast® Grade 5 Titanium
• 35 components
• Diameter: 39 mm x 41 mm
• Thickness: 9 mm
• Glass: Sapphire crystal with inner and external multi-layer anti-reflection treatment
• Left-hand screw-down crown with Clous de Paris motif
• Embossed logo
• Case back: Flat sapphire crystal
• Water-resistant to 100 meters

Dial and hands

• Optic Yellow, grained textured base, with degradé colour
• White minute track
• Baton shaped hands filled with white Super-LumiNova® with green light at night 3 - 9 - 12 Arabic numerals

Movement

• Automatic, ultra-thin, Swiss Manufacture 2.0 Caliber
• With a central oscillating mass decorated with the NEW 25th Anniversary logo and Gerald Charles "Honeycomb" design
• Thickness: 3.7mm
• Number of parts: 189
• Number of jewels: 28
• Frequency: 4 Hz, 28'800 vph
• Incabloc® anti-shock system, stop-second system, uni-directional rotor
• Power reserve of 50 hours

Functions/Indications

• Central hour, minute and seconds hands, date window at 6H

Strap and buckle

• Optic Yellow velcro strap, textured finishing
• Integrated darkblast® buckle

MSRP

• CHF 17'600
• EUR 17’600
• GBP 15’800
• USD 20’700

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