Briefer Introdction about Gérald Genta Octo Tourbillon Sunray and the Specifications

Briefer introduction: The legendary octagonal Octo case, testimony to the modernity Gérald Genta has brought to watchmaking, returns in a Tourbillon Sunray version. The two yellow gold plates making up the dial reveal a retrograde hour on a black lacquer ground, while an octagonal window highlights a beautifully constructed tourbillon. The final act of splendour in this dazzling composition, – a veritable ode to the sun –, is the manufactory-made movement, coated with old gold. This is the Gérald Genta signature, the “Potter finish”, so typical of vintage movements.

Specifications of Gérald Genta Octo Tourbillon Sunray

Movement Automatic tourbillon, GG 9051, 21,600 vib/h, 54 rubies, sapphire tourbillon bridge, UV-treated, 64-hour power reserve
Functions Retrograde hour on 240° sector at 12 o’clock, centre minute
Case 18K yellow gold
Octagonal, 42.5 mm
Satin-finished bezel encrusted with gold countersunk nails
Crown circular-grained with falcon’s-eye cabochon
Antireflective sapphire crystal front and back
Water-resistant to 100 m
Dial 18K yellow gold, black lacquer and embossed numerals
Centre minute-track
Tourbillon at 6 o’clock
Bracelet/Strap Black pleated crocodile
Other versions 18K pink gold or tri-composite case with platinum middle, tantalum bezel with gold countersunk nails, black and red-lacquered white gold dial, and red pleated crocodile strap