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Gérald Genta
Ref. G.3149.7
Gefica
A fine, scarce and extremely collectible yellow gold day-date wristwatch with moon phase and second time zone, lapis dial, mother of pearl sub-dials and butterfly buckle with integrated compass
Estimate
CHF12,000 - 24,000
€12,800 - 25,500
$13,800 - 27,700
Sold For
CHF22,860
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Gérald Genta
Year
Circa 1990
Reference No
G.3149.7
Case No
45438
Model Name
Gefica
Material
18K yellow gold
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 889/1, 33 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
18K yellow gold Gerald Genta bracelet, max length 190mm
Clasp/Buckle
18K yellow gold Gerald Genta compass deployant clasp
Dimensions
36mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Originally introduced in 1984, the Gérald Genta Gefica allegedly comes from the private request of three safari hunters, accordingly named Geoffroy, Fissore et Canali. The aggregation of the first two letters of each of the hunter’s names spells the name Gefica. Conceived as an ultra-high end sports watch, the present Gerald Genta with day, date and GMT indications features a drop dead gorgeous lapis dial adorned with mother of pearl sub-dials.
In 18K yellow gold, both the case and bracelet feature a frosted finish for non reflectivity. Furthermore, the butterfly buckle present on the bracelet curiously showcases a fully functioning compass, most probably an homage to the original purpose intended for this model, hunting.
Finally, inside the timepiece is made alive thanks to the automatic caliber 889/1, quite the peculiarity as most versions were available with a quartz movement. So rare is this combination that it renders the timepiece possibly unique as most versions are in quartz or in bronze, steel or without a bracelet.
Preserved in excellent overall condition, featuring strong hallmarks with a beautiful lapis and mother of pearl dial, the present Gerald Génta Gefica is certainly a must have for the discerning collector of unique and fascinating timepieces.
In 18K yellow gold, both the case and bracelet feature a frosted finish for non reflectivity. Furthermore, the butterfly buckle present on the bracelet curiously showcases a fully functioning compass, most probably an homage to the original purpose intended for this model, hunting.
Finally, inside the timepiece is made alive thanks to the automatic caliber 889/1, quite the peculiarity as most versions were available with a quartz movement. So rare is this combination that it renders the timepiece possibly unique as most versions are in quartz or in bronze, steel or without a bracelet.
Preserved in excellent overall condition, featuring strong hallmarks with a beautiful lapis and mother of pearl dial, the present Gerald Génta Gefica is certainly a must have for the discerning collector of unique and fascinating timepieces.