Gérald Genta: Icon of Time
Gérald Genta: Icon of Time
Gérald Genta
An original prototype design featuring a dragon with jump hour and retrograde minutes, painted by Gérald Genta, with accompanying NFT, Circa 1995 | 傑洛・尊達 一幅以龍為主題的跳時、逆跳分鐘腕錶原型設計圖，由傑洛・尊達繪製並附帶 NFT 証書，約1995年製
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Gérald Genta
An original prototype design featuring a dragon with jump hour and retrograde minutes, painted by Gérald Genta, with accompanying NFT, Circa 1995
傑洛・尊達
一幅以龍為主題的跳時、逆跳分鐘腕錶原型設計圖，由傑洛・尊達繪製並附帶 NFT 証書，約1995年製
Medium: Watercolour on paper
Dimensions: 210 x 147 mm
Circa date: 1995
Signed: Yes
Numbered: n/a
Brand: Gérald Genta
Model: Retro: Dragon
Complication: Jump hour and retrograde minutes
Remark: n/a
Accompanied by: Design in the form of a NFT, digital certificate in the form of a NFT and authentication certificate
Initially requested by a Hong Kong client and friend of the Genta’s, the Chinese Zodiac series inspired in the Gentas a lifelong fascination and appreciation of Chinese astrology. Following the first design, and on their return to Switzerland, the couple immersed themselves in books on the subject, with Gérald becoming fascinated with his own sign - the Goat - considered to represent great creativity. Incorporating the animals and zodiacs into not only the dial but also the shapes of the watches, an extraordinary series of watches emerged, and continue to be much sought after by watch collectors to this day.
The current lot is created for the Chinese Zodiac, The Year of the Dragon. The Dragon represents a symbol of good fortune and strength, an honoured beast, to be revered and respected. Dragons and free spirits, not to be confined or hindered. Their confidence comes from within and is not a thing of hubris.