Gérald Genta Retro "Les Fantaisies - Oncle Picsou" Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1990s
This Gérald Genta Retro wristwatch, part of the "Les Fantaisies - Oncle Picsou" collection, dates to the 1990s. The stainless steel timepiece features a 36 mm diameter two-body case with a ridged band, a rounded bezel, straight lugs, and a screwed-down case back.
The watch is powered by the self-winding Caliber 4503 movement, which has 27 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, and a self-compensating flat balance-spring. The dial is crafted from mother-of-pearl and presents a polychrome illustration of the character Uncle Scrooge, whose mobile right arm functions as the minute hand. Timekeeping is displayed via a retrograde minute sector with Arabic numerals positioned between 8 and 4 o'clock, complemented by an aperture at 6 o'clock for the jump hour indicator.
The watch includes a 40-hour power reserve and is finished with a steel Gérald Genta buckle.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Jump hour retrograde minutes
- Maker
- Gérald Genta, Genève
- Model
- Retro, "Les Fantaisies - Oncle Picsou"
- Movement
- Cal. 4503
- Reference
- G 3632.7
- Jewel count
- 27
- Case diameter
- 36 mm
- Power reserve
- 40 hours
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Gérald Genta
Design
- Visible features
- • Dial features a central polychrome depiction of the character Uncle Scrooge • Minute hand is integrated into the character's articulated right arm • Case band possesses a distinct ridged or textured finish • Jump hour digital display is visible within a window at the 6 o'clock position
- Signatures and Condition
- The watch is confirmed to be signed across three critical components: the dial, the case, and the movement. The auction description reports the condition of the object, assigning grades to the external case, the movement, and the dial. The report summarizes the grading status as 'Very good', though it notes specifically that the movement requires servicing.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The timepiece is housed in a stainless steel, two-body case measuring 36 mm in diameter. Its design incorporates a rounded bezel and straight lugs, with the case band finished in a prominent ridged pattern. The case back is secured by screws, ensuring water resistance for the watch. A steel Gérald Genta buckle is provided. The dial is made from mother-of-pearl, providing a reflective backdrop for the retrograde minute sector, which is marked with Arabic numerals between the 8 and 4 o'clock positions. At the 6 o'clock position, a window displays the jump hour. The center of the dial displays a polychrome design of the character Uncle Scrooge, with an articulated right arm that serves as the minute hand to indicate time along the sector.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- Internally, the watch is driven by the self-winding Caliber 4503. This movement is rhodium-plated and contains 27 jewels. The technical configuration includes a straight-line lever escapement and a monometallic balance equipped with a shock-absorber. Timekeeping precision is managed by a self-compensating flat balance-spring. The movement provides an autonomy of approximately 40 hours. According to the provided report, the watch is currently in need of an overhaul, which remains at the responsibility of the purchaser.
Identification
- Reference
- G 3632.7
- 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: The auction house suggests that an overhaul is recommended for the movement
- Research required: The exact year of manufacture within the 1990s decade is not specified