Gerald Genta Chrono Sport
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2004
This Gerald Genta Chrono Sport wristwatch, produced circa 2004, features a stainless steel case with a black rubber bezel. The timepiece is powered by a self-winding movement, identified as Caliber 4500, which incorporates a chronograph function with registers for 30 minutes and 12 hours, alongside a date aperture and a tachometer scale.
The watch has a black dial with white painted luminous Arabic numerals and dot indexes, complemented by tritium-coated alpha hands. The exterior case design includes a coin-edge band, a case back secured by six screws, and straight lugs. It is fitted with a stainless steel bracelet featuring a concealed double deployant clasp. The watch is signed on the dial, case, and movement. The total diameter of the piece measures 41 mm with a thickness of 13 mm, and it is reported to be water-resistant.
The lot includes a Gerald Genta fitted box and certificate.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
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- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 2004
- Type
- Self-winding chronograph wristwatch
- Maker
- Gerald Genta
- Movement
- Caliber 4500
- Jewel Count
- 21 jewels
- Case Diameter
- 41 mm
- Dial Features
- Luminous Arabic numerals and dot indexes, tachometer scale, date aperture
- Case Construction
- Three-body, stainless steel with rubber bezel
- Maker / attribution
- Gerald Genta
Design
- Case and Dial
- The timepiece features a three-body stainless steel case with a polished finish and a coin-edge band. The construction includes a fixed black rubber bezel and a case back secured by six screws, with straight lugs attaching the integrated stainless steel bracelet. The bracelet is finished with a concealed double deployant clasp. The black dial displays luminous painted white Arabic numerals and dot indexes. It includes a tachometer scale on the outer periphery and a date aperture located at the 12 o'clock position. The chronograph functionality is indicated by three subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers. The time is read via tritium-coated alpha hands.
- Visible features
- • Black rubber bezel encircling the dial • Coin-edge detailing on the side of the case • Sub-dials with patterned centers at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions • Bracelet with a multi-link design
- Signatures and Accompaniments
- The watch is signed by Gerald Genta on the dial, the case, and the movement. The ensemble includes the original Gerald Genta fitted box and a certificate, which accompany the watch.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The watch is powered by the Caliber 4500 self-winding movement. This mechanism is rhodium-plated and features fausses côtes decoration. It includes 21 jewels and a straight-line lever escapement. The regulating organs consist of a monometallic balance paired with a self-compensating flat balance spring and a shock absorber system. The movement is contained within a 41 mm diameter case that is 13 mm thick and offers water resistance.
Identification
- Reference
- Chrono Sport
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Source reports movement condition as 'As new' without specifying current service history
- Research required: Source does not specify country of origin