Gerald Genta Octo Tourbillon Retrograde Hours « Black Spirit »
The Octo Black Spirit watch from Gerald Genta houses a self-winding mechanical tourbillon retrograde movement surrounded by a dazzling array of black sapphires and rubies. The daring exterior crafted in platinum with a tantalum bezel further accentuates the powerful personality of the watch, perfectly symbolising the aura of exclusivity which is an unmistakable brand’s signature.
This automatic Tourbillon Retrograde Hours watch comes with a 42.5 mm diameter platinum case in octagonal shapes and tantalum bezel with numeral hour markings for retrograde hour function. It offers a retrograde 240° hour display with a centrally placed hour hand. It also has a central minute hand.
Visible through the sapphire crystal case-back, the self-winding mechanical movement (GG 99051) features 54 jewels, sapphire tourbillon bridge and delivers 64 hours power reserve.
Other features of the Gerald Genta Octo Black Spirit watch include falcon’s eye cabochon set crown, sapphire crystal front glass, white gold dial set with baguette-cut black sapphires and rubies, alligator leather strap, and 100m water resistance.
The Gerald Genta Octo Tourbillon Retrograde Hours watch is also available in a red gold version.
Technical details
Model: Gerald Genta Octo Tourbillon Retrograde Hours « Black Spirit »
Movement
Self-winding tourbillon, GG 99051, 54 jewels, 21’600 vph
Sapphire tourbillon bridge
64-hour power reserve
Concentric circular graining and special “Black Gold” colour
Functions
Retrograde 240° hour display at 12 o’clock, central minute hand
Case
Platinum
Octagonal, 42.5 mm
Tantalum bezel with hour indication
Screw-locked beaded crown with falcon’s eye cabochon
Sapphire crystal, with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Sapphire case-back with anti-reflective treatment
Water-resistant to 100 m
Dial
Satin-brushed and polished 750 (18K) white gold
22 black sapphire baguette-cut (1 ct), 14 jewels baguette-cut (0.51 ct)
Strap
Wrinkled alligator leather, hand-sewn, folding clasp
Other versions
Case, bezel and dial in 5N red gold
