Gérald Genta - Hong Kong: Watches Online Auction I Hong Kong Thursday, July 21, 2022 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Gérald Genta
    Year: Circa 2000s
    Reference No: M.10.068.CR.BA
    Case No: 105’812
    Model Name: Retro “Fantasy”
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. GA3, 21 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Gerald Genta pin buckle
    Dimensions: 36mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by blank Gerald Genta certificate, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Originally requested by the Sultan of Brunei, the Gérald Genta “Mickey Mouse” watches were first introduced to the public in 1984 with mixed reception. Although it was at the time the most expensive “Mickey Mouse” watch in the market, the demand for these fun and unusual timepieces continued to grow, evolving into featuring various cartoon characters from Disney.

    The present example Gérald Genta Retro “Fantasy” encased in a 36mm diameter case is of the largest variant from the Retro “Fantasy” series. Displaying an unorthodox retrograde minutes in Chinese characters from 12 to 7 o’clock with its jumping hours at 9 o’clock, the minutes are indicated via the articulated hands of Mickey Mouse dressed in traditional Chinese attire. Deriving from a limited edition series of 300 pieces consisting of other examples featuring a different character, the present example is certainly an interesting piece made especially for the Hong Kong market in collaboration with the Hong Kong Disneyland.

    Offered in excellent overall condition and complete with its full set of accessories, this is a chance for collectors to acquire a fun, quirky and sought-after timepiece by Gerald Genta.

Property from the Original Owner

Σ870

Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. M.10.068.CR.BA
An attractive and rare limited edition stainless steel wristwatch with Chinese jumping hours, retrograde minutes, mother-of-pearl dial, certificate and presentation box, one of a limited edition of 300 pieces, made in collaboration with Hong Kong Disneyland

Circa 2000s
36mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$20,000 - 40,000 
€2,500-5,000
$2,600-5,100

Sold for HK$138,600

Contact Specialist

Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia 
+852 2318 2001
WatchesHK@phillips.com

Hong Kong: Watches Online Auction I

21-27 July 2022 (Registration ends 6pm HKT 26 July)