Lot 1
Gerald Genta

Retro Fantasy Ref. M10 Chinese Jumping Hour with Mother of Pearl Dial in Stainless Steel

Ref. M10
Sold forCHF 8'000
Total bids3
EstimateCHF 4'000 – 8'000
LocationOffice, Zurich
  • No buyer’s premium

Reasons to Bid

The Gérald Genta Retro Fantasy Ref. M10 Chinese Jumping Hour in stainless steel is a whimsical and technically interesting timepiece, artfully blending haute horlogerie and playful design. With its 35mm steel case and retro-futuristic movement concept, the watch is a tribute to the ingenuity of Gérald Genta’s independent-brand era. What makes this piece truly exceptional is its Chinese jumping hour complication: the hours are displayed at 9 o’clock through the hour window, while the minutes are indicated by a retrograde hand backing swiftly to zero at the top of each hour. The white mother-of-pearl dial enhances the fantasy character, shimmering with subtle iridescence while contrasting beautifully against the bold Mickey Mouse jump-hour mechanism.

CaseRound case in stainless steel with crown at 3 o'clock, fluted case flanks, solid caseback
StrapRed alligator leather strap with Gérald Genta in stainless steel
DialGuilloche mother of pearl dial with jumping Chinese hour at 9 o'clock, retrograde chinese minutes with Mickey Mouse indicator, signed 'Gérald Genta' at 3 o'clock
MovementAutomatic mechanical movement, functions: jumping hours, retrograde minutes
Ref.M10
Case No.105649
Diameter:36mm
Lug-to-lug42mm
YearLate 1990s
Case:Good, signs of wear
Strap:Good, signs of wear
Dial:Very good, minor patination and discoloration
Movement:Good, all functions working properly
Amplitude (Dial on top/Lift angle 52):Approximately 260°
Accuracy (Dial on top):Approximately -15 sec/day
Watch only:Yes