The Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Lapis Lazuli

• The Maestro 2.0 Extremely-Skinny Lapis Lazuli
• The automated GCA3002
• Availability and pricing

If you happen to’ve by no means tried on a Gerald Charles watch, I counsel it. The form is unconventional, however the match is really stunning. Now, to rejoice the model’s twenty fifth anniversary, the Maestro 2.0 Extremely-Skinny Lapis Lazuli is right here with decreased dimensions throughout to additional enhance the sporting expertise.

I’ve most likely talked about it earlier than, however the first time I attempted on a watch from Gerald Charles, the expertise shocked and delighted me. Classic tank-style watches have turn out to be a part of my regular rotation, however they’re small and symmetrical. The Maestro 2.0 and the remainder of the gathering characteristic a uniquely formed case initially penned by Gérald Genta. “Completely different” could be one of the best ways to explain it, however the Maestro 2.0 is elegant and works shockingly effectively as a sporty costume piece. Now an Extremely-Skinny Lapis Lazuli possibility is on the market in restricted numbers, and if stone dials are of curiosity to you, that is one to analyze.

The Maestro 2.0 Extremely-Skinny Lapis Lazuli

To rejoice the model’s first quarter century, Gerald Charles has launched the Maestro 2.0 Extremely-Skinny Lapis Lazuli. The chrome steel watch is 39mm broad by 41.7mm lengthy with a thickness of simply 9mm, sapphire crystal included. Whereas Gerald Charles doesn’t designate this piece as an outright sports activities mannequin, the all-weather 22mm royal blue vulcanized rubber strap hints at each day usability. In actual fact, this slender timepiece has a go(-almost)-anywhere water resistance ranking of 100 meters.

Blue is entrance and middle

This model of the Maestro 2.0 marks Gerald Charles’s first use of a hardstone dial. Its use is the results of an intensive course of requiring greater than 24 hours per dial. The Lapis Lazuli is painstakingly minimize, floor, polished, and drilled to attain the distinctive dial form and thickness of simply 0.55mm. Apparently, solely a 3rd of the dials make it to the ultimate course of, and every step threatens to spoil the prior work. That is the character of a pure materials with faults that aren’t seen when the stone is thicker.

The dial options utilized indexes full of white Tremendous-LumiNova and matching palms. On the periphery, a printed white minute monitor corresponds with the brand new emblem, which now proudly exhibits “Geneve.” A framed date window with a white-on-black date wheel is positioned on the backside of the dial.

The Colormix bezel on the Maestro 2.0

There’s extra blue, although, because the Maestro 2.0 has a coloured bezel. Gerald Charles calls the scratch-resistant chemical and bodily floor therapy “Colormix.” It ends in a sophisticated cobalt-hued end. Admittedly, I examine this addition earlier than wanting carefully on the photographs and wasn’t certain of what to anticipate. It’s a pleasant addition that provides heat and separation to the bezel steps. Plus, it’s a distinct however similar-looking method to the lacquer used on the Cartier Santos. All advised, I prefer it and hope to see the model use extra of the method in numerous colours on different fashions.

The automated GCA3002

Like different Gerald Charles watches, the Maestro 2.0 Extremely-Skinny Lapis Lazuli makes use of an automated motion from Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier. The GCA3002 caliber is 3.7mm thick, has a 28,800vph frequency, and affords 50 hours of energy reserve. Curiously, the specs share a shock resistance worth of 5 g. Concerning the ornament, the motion is very completed and contains colimaçon (or snailing), Côtes de Genève, and perlage therapies. On this watch, it additionally has a brand new rotor marking the model’s twenty fifth anniversary.

Availability and pricing

The Maestro 2.0 Extremely-Skinny Lapis Lazuli shouldn’t be a restricted version per se, however availability is certain by dial manufacturing. Gerald Charles is now accepting pre-orders for the watch and guarantees supply after two months. At €18,600 (excluding VAT), this looks like an intriguing possibility contemplating the labor-intensive stone dial and beautiful motion. Plus, with a Gerald Charles on the wrist, there’s no mistaking it for anything.

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