Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon Gem-Set Sapphires

The Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon Gem-Set Sapphires is a Limited Edition of 10 pieces, based on the Maison's first ultra-thin skeleton watch. The gem-set watch is themed around sapphires, and features 66 baguette-cut stones of the highest purity set by hand into an 18K white gold bezel by specialist gem-setter Salanitro Geneve. The case is in medical grade stainless steel, while the vulcanised rubber strap matches the colour of the precious gem.

Case: An homage to the Maestro, flying tourbillon created, in 2005 by Mr. Gérald, Charles Genta

The Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon case is crafted in medical-grade stainless steel and hosts a 60-seconds flying tourbillon cage in titanium in the shape of the Maison’s GC logo. The flying tourbillon is a complication dear to our Maison, as the Maestro case’s signature “smile” at 6 o’clock was originally conceived to host the Tourbillon’s cage. 

Sertissage Made in Geneva: PRECIOUS STONES SET BY HAND

Complex engineering solutions have been applied to integrate a series of precious gems into the Maestro’s curved case architecture. The challenge is brought up by the irregular shape of the bezel which requires a special cut for each precious stone.

Movement: Flying tourbillon Ref. GCA 3024/12

The Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon is powered by the automatic flying tourbillon caliber, Ref. GCA 3024/12. This exclusive manufacture movement features bespoke bridge designs decorated with a special vertical Côtes de Genève pattern inspired by tailoring, thanks to Mr. Genta’s Italian heritage. Anglages diamond polished. Radial côtes de Genève finished bridge of the tourbillon. Yellow gold colour engravings. Gerald Charles’ team succeeded in realizing a highly sophisticated 60-seconds flying tourbillon that oscillates at 4 Hz and in delivering a highly technical mechanical watch that remains incredibly slim, measuring just 9mm thick.

Finishing: Royal Blue, sunburst

Bracelet
Material: HNBR Vulcanized Rubber with vanilla scent. 
Description: Clou de Paris on one side and the GC logo's tapisserie on the back. One fixed loop and one free. Original design by Mr. Gérald Charles Genta. 
Total lenght: S: 175mm, M: 190mm, L: 212mm; Width: 22-20mm; Thickness: 5-3mm

Detail of Dial
Indexes: Applied "baton" shaped filled with white Super-LumiNova with green C7 SPL light at night. Decalque, 
Minute and seconds track: Printed white. 
Cage: Flying tourbillon cage in the shape of the Maison's GC logo with 60-seconds indication at 6h and blue applied small seconds indicator.

Strap Size: M 
Caliber: Manufacture caliber, Gerald Charles development GCA 3024/12
Functions: Central hour, minute hands and seconds on the tourbillon at 6h
Power Reserve: 50 hours
Water Resistance: 10ATM/100M
Dimension: Width: 39.00mm Lenght: 41.70mm Thickness: 9.00mm Entrecorne: 22.00mm
Material: Medical-grade stainless steel 316L
Finishing: Hand-polished case, vertical brushed case back
Crown: Screw-down crown with Clous de Paris finish and embossed logo
Construction: Carved with CNC numeric control machinery. Asymmetric polygon with smooth edges 
Maestro: Original design by Mr. Gérald Charles Genta
Bezel: White gold
Gem set: 66 Blue Sapphires, 2.78 ct. baguette cutting