Gérald Genta Launches Golden Obsidian Minute Repeater

The revived Maison Gérald Genta introduced the Geneva Minute Repeater Golden Obsidian timepiece during Geneva Watch Days 2026. This 10-piece limited edition continues the founder Gérald Genta's focus on the minute repeater complication, presenting an evolution of the earlier Black Onyx model. The watch's dial is crafted from natural golden obsidian, a volcanic glass known for its dynamic golden-brown highlights and pearlescent depth. This unique dial is complemented by 3N yellow gold hands and indexes, with a white printed minute track designed to create an optical illusion, appearing to shift between an inner circular track and an outer cushion shape. The 40mm cushion-shaped case, also in 3N yellow gold, has been specifically engineered for enhanced acoustics. Its thickness has been reduced to 9.6mm, with case walls as thin as 0.6mm at their narrowest points. This construction aims to allow the minute repeater's chimes to resonate with warmth and clarity, evoking the "Genta sound" that was refined in collaboration with master watchmaker Pierre-Michel Golay. The case features alternating brushed and polished finishes on its gadroon contours, and it is completed with a tactile repeater trigger and a brown calfskin strap. Powering the timepiece is the in-house GG-002 calibre, which offers an 80-hour power reserve. This movement is finished with traditional haute horlogerie techniques, including Côtes de Genève, hand-beveled angles, and circular graining. Each gong within the watch is hand-tuned at La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton to ensure precise resonance. The watch also incorporates safety mechanisms to prevent damage during repeated activation of the repeater function. The Gérald Genta brand, originally founded by the influential watch designer Gérald Genta, has seen a revival, with this new model aiming to blend innovative materials with the brand's horological heritage. The use of golden obsidian, a material rarely seen in high watchmaking, highlights the brand's commitment to distinctive design and material exploration. The emphasis on the acoustic properties of the case underscores the importance of sound as an emotional element in watchmaking, a philosophy championed by Gérald Genta himself. The limited production of only 10 pieces worldwide positions this watch as a highly exclusive collector's item, appealing to those who appreciate both technical mastery and unique aesthetic expression in haute horlogerie. Further details and a full gallery of images are available on the brand's official website.