Masterlink Blue

Keeping up with the asymmetry, the case and the bracelet of Masterlink are no less impressive. The Masterlink case still features the iconic “smile” at 6 o’clock yet changing on the top and becoming squarer. Therefore, the bracelet links echo the sinuous curve at the bottom while following the geometrical lines on the top. The juxtaposition of different curves and lines, however, contributes to the dynamic and harmonious balance of the watch aesthetics. The timepiece is available with a double-layered and sunburst dial featuring vertical stripes in blue colour. Masterlink, the future legacy: a timepiece that maintains Gerald Charles key values of legacy, versatility and craftsmanship, taking the Maison into the future.

Movement
The GCA 5401 caliber features a micro-rotor architecture that achieves a remarkable thinness of only 2.67mm.

The vertical Côtes de Genève stripes on the bridges continue the theme of the dial, creating an overall coherence between the two faces of the watch. The micro-rotor features a two-part finish, sandblasted at the base and with a sunburst brushing on the top. 

Case
Masterlink: a new thinner squared case

The Masterlink case comes from the ‘Maestro’ one with the ‘smile’ at 6 o'clock, with some small adjustments: while the Maestro is designed around a rectangle, the Masterlink is based on a square. Consequently, the proportions are therefore more contained. A particularly challenging and specific development pertains to the crown: despite the case’s slimness (7.99 mm), it is screw-down. The Maison overcame the challenge to offer a 100 metres-waterproof watch without adding even a tenth of a millimeter to the height of the case.

Finishing: Sunburst Blue base with vertical stripes
Strap: Bracelet exclusively developed in-house, proprietary design by Gerald Charles. 316L stainless steel, medical grade. 3 sizes: 157 mm (small), 205 mm (medium) and 222 mm (large). Micro-link available for finer adjustment of bracelet. Polished and satin-brushed finishes. Folding clasp with hexagonal plate, engraved with ‘GC’
Dial: White minute track.White Super-LumiNova® numerals and skeletonized baton-shaped hands.
Caliber: Self-winding Manufacture movement, ultra-thin GCA 5401 with offset micro-rotor
Functions: Central display of hours and minutes
Power reserve: 50 hours
Water resistance: 10 ATM/100 metres
Type: Self-winding Manufacture movement, with offset micro-rotor, developed between Geneva and Fleurier, Switzerland
Dimensions: 30.59mm diameter, 2.67mm total thickness
Number of components: 176 pieces
Frequency: 3 Hz
Jewels: 29 rubies Incabloc® shock protection, hacking seconds, unidirectional rotor
Dimension: Width: 38.00mm, Lenght: 38.00mm, Thickness: 7.99mm
Components: 31 Pieces
Material: Medical-grade stainless steel 316L
Finishing: Polished and satin-brushed finishes
Crown: Screw-down crown with Clous de Paris motif and pyramid shape
Construction: Carved with CNC numeric control machinery. Asymmetric polygon with smooth edges